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Enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery of Baltistan, a less-visited part of northern Pakistan and home to some of our favourite properties and towns where you can enjoy colourful markets and warm hospitality.
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Minimarg is a village in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
It is situated on the bank of the Burzil Nala, approximately 36 km south of the Chilam Chowki checkpost.
There is a road going north to Astore via the Burzil Pass.


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Babusar Pass opens for traffic tomorrow

Jamil Nagri
June 11, 2023


A file photo of a vehicle travelling through Babusar Pass.


A vehicle travelling through Babusar Pass.

GILGIT: After it was closed for traffic in October last year following heavy snowfall, the Gilgit-Baltistan authorities are all set to reopen Babursar Pass on Monday ahead of the tourist season.

After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allowed light traffic on the highway, the Diamer administration did not allow vehicles to ply on the road fearing more landslides and avalanches. However, tomorrow, the traffic will resume on the road after clearing the way.

It may be mentioned that the highway connecting Diamer and Mansehra via Naran remains closed for traffic from every October to June.

The journey from Diamer to Mansehra takes seven hours through the pass, while the same distance is covered in 14 hours on the Karakoram Highway.

Tourism visiting scenic spots in Gilgit-Baltistan prefer to travel through the pass to enjoy the weather as well as breath-taking sights.

Diamer Commissioner Altamash Janjua said that the road has been opened for light traffic from Mansehra a few days ago, but the authorities in Diamer did not open it amid threats of snow avalanches along the road.

Meanwhile, officials concerned remained busy clearing the road by removing snow and debris.

The commissioner said that Babusar road will be opened for traffic formally from Monday and urged the motorists to drive carefully through the pass as “fear of snow avalanches was always there”.
 
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Colours, culture and thrill, all in one at Sarfaranga

Jamil Nagri
October 8, 2023

GILGIT: The vibrant cultural festivities of the 5th edition of the Sarfaranga Cold Desert Rally 2023 captivated thousands of participants.

The three-day event in the stunning Shigar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan will conclude on Sunday.

Sarfaranga, known as the world’s highest cold desert, is perched at an elevation of 7,500 feet in Shigar district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).

On Saturday, 100 jeep drivers hailing from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and GB, including three local women, enthusiastically competed in a 100-kilometre jeep race at Sarfaranga Cold Desert. A total of 57 drivers qualified for the final round.

The event featured a variety of activities, including a thrilling Zakh (raft) competition, free-style polo matches, sword dances, musical performances, local dances, and rock climbing contests. Visitors also had the opportunity to explore 135 stalls offering local foods, gemstones and handicraft.

Saturday witnessed a colorful and culturally rich spectacle, with thousands of participants, including both national and international tourists, as well as locals, enjoying the festivities. Twelve men participated in the raft competition that took place at Blind Lake in Shigar. Shigar team won the free-style polo match.

A cultural evening held on Saturday featured singers performing traditional songs accompanied by traditional music, along with arrangements for traditional Mayfung.

On the first day of the event, paragliding, tug-of-war, javelin throwing and gymnastics added to the excitement.
 
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