Northern Area's of Pakistan

The Northern Areas of Pakistan lying under the great mountain ranges of Himalaya – Karakorum – Hindu Kush – Hindu Raj and Pamir, surrounded by high peaks of 6500 m to 8700 meters.

Gilgit the capital of Northern Areas has been inhabited for thousands of years, the different invaders, reached in the South, reached here. The animism of early inhabitants was over laid by fair worship, brought from in Iran.

    

From the 1st century Gilgit was like Kashgar, the trade center from all places as its now. From 4th century to 11th century AD, It was under Buddhism influence of Sogdiana dynasty, Kushans Hindu Shahis and later Islam introduce in this area. Gilgit situated at an important point, Central Asia-China.

 

 Northern Area is connected with air and road with other cities of Pakistan including Islamabad the Capital. There are daily flights to Skardu and Gilgit, which is subject to weather. It’s linked with Karakorum highway through the Indus valley. Gilgit is situated at a distance of 620 kilometers from Islamabad.

Northern Areas is the fairy land, which covers thousands of square kilometers if high snow capped mountain, surrounded by lush green valley’s rivers, Glaciers - High meadows – high passes – Pine Forest, Juniper trees, cultivated fields, Fruit orchards, which offer Spectacular panoramic view of natural disaster. Northern Area is a tourist paradise for Trekkers, Climbers –Skiers –Jeep Safaris-Rock Climbing –White Water Rafting-Cultural Tours, Silk Route Travelers …