Naltar Valley, Mountain valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
The valley stretches 34 kilometers from Gilgit city, featuring three major lakes, dense forests, and snow-covered mountain peaks reaching high altitudes.
The Naltar Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1975, protects numerous endangered species and maintains the natural balance of this mountain ecosystem.
Local inhabitants of the valley speak Shina and maintain traditional agricultural practices, including the cultivation of potatoes known throughout the region.
Travel to Naltar requires a two-hour jeep ride from Gilgit on unpaved roads, with limited accessibility during winter due to heavy snowfall.
The valley contains three hydropower stations generating electricity, while also functioning as a ski resort with facilities managed by Pakistan Air Force.
Location: Gilgit-Baltistan
GPS coordinates: 36.16531,74.17857
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 13000 feet (4000 meters), Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad ranks among the largest mosques globally and displays contemporary design with white marble walls and four slender minarets. In Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort document Mughal architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries, while Wazir Khan Mosque is known for its tile work. The northern areas present alpine settings: Attabad Lake formed in 2010 from a landslide and sits between steep mountains, the Passu Cones rise as jagged peaks above Hunza Valley, and Fairy Meadows offers views of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on Earth. Khunjerab Pass marks one of the highest border crossings in the world at 15400 feet (4693 meters) on the Pakistan-China frontier. The collection also includes historic fortifications and cultural sites. Rohtas Fort from the 16th century extends over 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of walls, Derawar Fort shows 40 bastions in the Cholistan Desert, and Ranikot Fort stands as one of South Asia's largest fortifications. The Makli Necropolis near Thatta contains tombs and mausoleums spanning six centuries. In Karachi, Mohatta Palace and Frere Hall document colonial architecture, while Mazar-e-Quaid serves as the mausoleum of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Natural areas like Deosai National Park above 13000 feet (4000 meters) and the juniper forest of Ziarat complete the photographic range.
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