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Shangrilla Resort Skardu

Shangrila was established in 1983 with the opening of the first Resort Hotel in Skardu, Baltistan.It was named”HEAVEN ON EARTH” because of its spectacular beauty,and breathtaking view and peaceful atmosphere. Shangrila Resort Hotel was founded by the late Brig.(Retd) Muhammad Aslam Khan, the first commander of the Northern Scouts who liberated the [...]

Phundar Valley Punial Gilgit

I chanced to go to Phundar by pure chance. While returning after seeing the exciting annual Summer Polo match at Shandur in Chitral, I decided to go by a somewhat less-used jeep track to Ghizzer, the nearest road, and thence to Gilgit. From there, I hoped to get a plane back [...]

Shigar Fort Residence  

Shigar Fort Residence has been open since June 1, 2005, following an intensive six-year restoration undertaken by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan. Originally known as Fong-Khar, which in the local Balti language means “Palace on the Rock”, this 400-year old Raja fort-palace has been brought back to life following a careful [...]

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By Sher Afzal Hunzai (Hunzatimes)

Sost Dry Port

Courtesy of ( www.gojal.net )

Hunza, September 27:  The Civil Judge Hunza, Minhas Hussain has notified the schedule for the election of Sost Dry Port Trust (SDPT).  According to the notification, sent to the Chairman, SDPT, Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan, the elections will be held on October 6 under the supervision of [...]

View of Rakaposhi Peak From Shinaki Hunza

The Shinaki area is located in the valley of the Hunza River, about 65km north of Gilgit, the capital of the Northern Areas. It is made up of five villages – Khizerabad, Hussainabad, Mayoon, Khanabad and Nasirabad. The area extends northwards from these villages, incorporating their summer pastures [...]

Video of Silk Route Festival by Geo News.

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We are very Thankful to Zulfiqar Ali Khan of Pamirtimes for providing us this wonderfull video.

Photos by Didar Ali Hunzai 

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