Northern Areas

Stretching North from the Arabian Sea, the plains of Pakistan culminate in the lush valleys of Dir , Swat and Kaghan. Beyond lie the great Northern valleys of Chitral, Gilgit, Hunza and Baltistan. Hunza is an ideal for mountaineering, trekking and hiking. Most parts of Hunza offer an awe-inspiring view of Rakaposhi (7,788 metres). The snows of Rakaposhi glitter in the moonlight, producing an atmosphere of ethereal magnetism. Further North, lies the Karakorum and Hindukush ranges shaping the western extension of the Himalayas.    

The land in these Northern valleys is best described as a mountainous desert. During winter, heavy snow separate the valleys from winter, heavy snow separate the valleys from the rest of the world of six months. In the summer, temperatures over 100 degrees are common. In Skardu, one is immediately struck by the juxta - position of sand dunes and snow-capped peaks. All these beautiful valleys mentioned above make Pakistan really trekker's paradise.