Awesome. We are so lucky to have these mountains. I feel sorry for all Pakistanis who dont explore the beautiful parts of our country and instead go on second rate destinations abroad.

Beautiful pictures...may be soon I see this area alive !!!

Great pics!! It's been a long time I have been to these places.

Beautiful, stunning, gorgeous! Love it.

I have no words to praise this beauty... its Awsome and eye of camera is also beautiful. Thanks for capturing such a stunning shots of GOD gifted scenary of Pakistan. Its looking heaven on earth really:) May Allah keep it safe and in peace (ameen)

Beautiful scenes, i loved the 5th 7th and 11th pictures. If i have to praise it aptly then i'll have to say 'Aalaaaaaaa!!!'

BREATHTAKING;;;;;;;;; I feel fortunate to travel on KKH The MAGNIFICENT twice upto China.I have the treasures of Sweet Memories regarding KKH. I wish to travel atleast once more to witness The NATURE AT ITS BEST

Lovely pics and really nice description.

I travelled on KKH in 1978. I have to go again. A question for someone who might have traveled lately, how is security situation along the KKH?

Karakorum is a paradise for Mountaineers, Trekkers, and adventure lovers. Here most of the mountains are simply huge monoliths of granite which raise abruptly and vertically for thousands of meters out of many a valley floor; creating awe-inspiring and inimitable mountain vistas. There is little arable land left for the tiny population that inhabits this barren but beautiful wilderness therefore, wherever possible, their small villages perch on shelf of land. Most of the trekking routes lie in the northern mountains of Karakorams, Hindukush, and the Himalayas. Pakistan offer a trekking blessed with some of the worlds nearly all rugged and splendid Himalayan scenery. Four of the world’s greatest mountain ranges, the Karakoram, the Hindukush, the Himalayas converge in the north of Pakistan; covering an area of 40,000 sq. km. Almost 37 of the world’s 100 highest peaks, including K-2 (8611 second in the world), are located in these mountains. Five of these peaks are over 8000 meters and about 100 over 7000 meters. Trekking in the Karakoram, in no other part of the world can be found such a complex of Himalayan ranges glaciers, lush valleys and mountain folk. Each range is daunting in itself and worthy of exploration. Together, they stand for the most interesting and exciting mountain destinations to be found anywhere in the world! Trekking in Pakistan is unique and unforgettable, world's highest mountain and famous mountain ranges meet the Himalayas, the Karakorum and the Hindu Kush. This sole blend within this mountainous landscape makes Gligit Baltistan of Pakistan a paradise for adventure lovers. There is little arable land left for the tiny population that inhabits this barren but beautiful wilderness therefore, wherever possible, their small villages perch on shelf of land. Every inch of arable land is carefully terraced and tended.

Subhan'ALLAH!! Couldn't find a better word to express my feelings after seeing these beautiful snaps. We are truly and amply blessed with all resources - only if we know and learn to exploit them sensibly. We need infrastructure to bring about a positive revolution in these areas.

I love nature and natural beauty enjoyed every picture PIA should make calenders out of such pictures to show the beauty of pakistans northen area. i loved all the pictures there should have been more of the rivers and waterfalls. Mashaallah may allah protect our country and its beauty expand inshallah .My thanks and blessings for the photoghrapher ferdos

I agree with Farooq Malik. The pictures are a delight to the eye. They have an extra appeal for me because living here in Chicago if you look outside through your glass doors you see grey all over. The winter this time has been very harsh and wierd. Imagine two inches of snow falling only three days back and hail storm - little balls of ice falling hard - yesterday evening. To be in one of those mountains is a keen desire which must be fulfilled in near future.

Masha Allah!!! Subhan tere qudrat. love the pics. Allah kay shandaar nazaray hay. why is there not a detail write up with this? like to read more about this valley. good work mr saltoro.

wooh what a beauty it is in pakistan govt allow any tourist visa for us((indians) realy nice pick thanks

hmmmmmmmmm a lovely greenry nd i like tht ohhhhhhooooooooo

Lush mountain greenery! A world apart from the "other" Pakistan.

awsum.... m luky to be born in Pakistan........

beautiful fotography.... this place is just heaven on earth... truly mind blowing!!!!

Lovely photos. Brings back fond memories of my travels there in 2009. I can't wait to return!

Dear Bakhtawar Bilal, The security situation in Gilgit Baltitan is absolutely fine.We never had witnessed a bomb blast here.You will feel that you are not in Pakistan but some where else if you travel here.The people are nice and hospitable,as hospitality is our tradition.Best of luck. Iqbal

there can be no place as comfortable as this... MashaALLAH and ALHAMDULILAH

All roads and highways are constructed properly by national highway authority and when are crossing towards Karakorum you will find Security check posts there. And off course it is change from 1978 ..