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It is very tough to decide on the right time of traveling that Where Should I Travel "SKARDU or HUNZA"? I will compare destinations and touristic importance. Let's get brief and try to decide where to go Skardu Baltistan or Hunza. Overview The readers have right to deny my opinion and I respect that. This blog post is to facilitate readers and travelers for planning their tours to Hunza or Skardu. You are more curious to know where these are located? why these places are famous? what is their history and which place must visit? Here I am bringing you comparisons to answer your question with facts, figures and logical reasons . Where Should I Travel "SKARDU or HUNZA"? Short History of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan came into being on 14th August 1947 and this region habitants fought for their independence against British rule. They conquered and ruled by themselves. The people voluntarily announced affiliation with Pakistan soon after getting independence from British rulers. 1st November 1948 is the day of independence celebrate and 14th August as well. The era after British rulers were full of stories of domestic wars and cruel ruling over the mass. Maqpon dynasty of Skardu and Rajas of Hunza were famous who ruled Gilgit Baltistan along with many other rulers. The family of Maqpons of Skardu united the region with Chitral and Ladakh. The trending ruling and unity of these region counted during Ali Sher Khan Anchan's era. 1970s was the era where Dogra Rulers and their story came to an end where Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto turn the administration from Rajas to public. The 2009 presidential ordinance given this region status of Gilgit Baltistan as provisional provincial status. Gilgit Baltistan is located in northern part of Pakistan which administered federally with an autonomous body as a

Pakistan hosts some of the world’s most spectacular mountains, and notably, all five of its highest peaks lie in Gilgit-Baltistan. This northern region stands out as the country’s hub for high-altitude landscapes and mountaineering. Geographically, Pakistan is located in Asia and consists of four main provinces—Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa—along with federally administered regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan. Importantly, Gilgit-Baltistan sits in the far north of the country and serves as the gateway to the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges. Moreover, the region connects to the capital, Islamabad, and the Punjab province through the iconic Karakoram Highway, one of the highest paved international roads in the world. The List of All Five Highest Mountains in Pakistan Globally, 14 mountains rise above 8,000 meters, and notably, Pakistan is home to five of them. Each of these peaks exceeds the 8,000-meter mark, making the country a destination for high-altitude mountaineering. Meanwhile, the remaining eight-thousanders are spread across Nepal, India, China, and neighboring regions. So, if you’ve been wondering, “What are the highest mountains in Pakistan?”—this guide provides a clear and complete answer. The List of All Five Highest Mountains in Pakistan These five are the highest mountains in Pakistan. Nanga Parbat is located in the Himalayan ranges of Diamir Division, Chilas and Diamir district, and rest of the remaining four mountains are located in Karakorum, which is located in Baltistan Division, Shigar District. S.No Name  Height in Meters Mountain Range 1. K2 ( Skardu Region) 8611 Karakorum 2. Nanga Parbat (Diamer Division) 8126 Himalaya 3. Gasherbrum I ( Skardu Region) 8080 Karakorum 4. Broad Peak ( Skardu Region) 8051 Karakorum 5. Gasherbrum II ( Skardu Region) 8035 Karakorum Let’s discuss each mountain in detail. 1. K2 (8611m) K2 rises within the Karakoram mountain range, which includes the well-known K1–K7 peak series in Gilgit-Baltistan. Among these, K2