r/GilgitBaltistan

Both Gilgit Baltistan and switzerland are extremely cold during winter, but Switzerland is so developed meanwhile Gilgit-Baltistan is only popular as a summer destination, other than that it is not developed at all! What is the reason for this? Why is Switzerland mountainous and developed while Gilgit Baltistan is also ountainous but much less developed? What did Switzerland do to become like this and can we do the same to GB?

Any frequent travellers? I am planning a car trip to skardu. I wanna plan a 1 week trip and my friends are available from 20-31st july. Whats the monsoon season in skardu. Will it clash. Need advice.

I’ve been travelling around Gilgit-Baltistan in last few years and one thing that really caught me off guard is how much the food seems to change from one valley to another. Is that down to culture, history, geography, different communities, or something else?

Also, I’d love recommendations for places serving genuinely local food. The kind locals would recommend, not the “here’s your karahi, biryani, etc” desi food tourist menu. 😅

Any must-try dishes or favourite local spots?

Will be covering various parts of Gilgit and Skardu so all recommendations are welcome 🙏

I have a trip planned for Skardu from 7 july to 13 july. Will the weather be okay? Should I worry about landsliding or floods?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi. I'm planning a trip to Skardu with my family in early August for about 7 days including fly in and out of Skardu. Would we be able to cover some of the key spots in Skardu and Hunza during this period. I realize this will be hectic but is it realistic/doable? We are flying in from out of the country so trying to make the most of it. Would appreciate any feedback/suggestions.

Leaving for skardu tomorrow by air, need weather update. Will be staying there for a week, will roads be operational due to weather?

Hi everyone!

I'm planning an 8-day family trip to Skardu in the middle of July and would love some advice from people who have visited recently.

• How is the weather in mid-July?
• Does it rain a lot, or is it still a good time for sightseeing?
• How crowded is Skardu during this time? Are the tourist spots and hotels very busy?
• Are the roads generally safe and open?

I'm also looking for accommodation suggestions.

Would you recommend staying at resorts like Shangrila and Himmel, or would it be better to stay in guest houses surrounded by nature for a more peaceful experience?

Lastly, I'm looking for a reliable, honest driver+guide with a Prado for the entire trip. If you've personally had a good experience with someone, please share their contact details.

Any recommendations for hotels, guest houses, or drivers would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

​​It is hot here in Kashmir. Temperature tipped to 34°C! Something unusual here in Kashmir.

What are those retards in WPGDB doing, the amount of load shedding in this heat is unbearable. In winters there is not enough water we get it but what is the excuse now. power shutdown for hours is totally unacceptable.

Hello, I am planning to travel solo for the first time ever, so I apologize if this post is filled with stupid questions.

I will list my questions here:

1.) Does the NATCO bus route only go from Karachi to Islamabad?

2.) From there, do I have to take a bus to gilgit? And from Gilgit, a bus to Hunza?

3.) Is Hunza walkable? I've heard people say that you don't really need transportation. I intend to go on treks, hikes, explore the mountains, and see the old forts and villages.

4.) I want to go somewhere between Sept-Dec. I know that's a huge range, but I think Dec is a bad time to go as much of Hunza will be closed because of snows. Are Sept/Oct/Nov generally okay for going? My main concern is being able to access mountains, hikes, and treks.

Local food

A few friends and I (4 guys total) are planning a trip to Skardu later this year, and we're trying to do it on a seriously tight budget. The goal is to spend as little as possible on accommodation so we can put more of the budget toward exploring.

We're hoping to find places around Rs. 1,500 per person per night, so ideally something like a 2-person room for around Rs. 3,000 or a 4-person room that works out to a similar cost per head.

Not looking for anything fancy at all, just somewhere clean, safe, and decent enough to sleep after a long day out.

If anyone has stayed in budget guest houses, hostels, or cheap hotels in Skardu and can recommend a place, I'd really appreciate it. Bonus points if it's close to the main bazaar or easy to get transport from.

Thanks!