Fairy Meadows, named by German climbers and locally known as Jaugth, is a grassland near one of the base camp sites of Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It acts as a starting point for trekkers and expeditions for further incursion towards the mountain.
Batura Glacier is one of the largest glaciers outside of the Polar regions. It stretches some 58 kilometers in length, from the Batura Muztagh groups of peaks to the west right down to the edge of the Karakoram Highway at the Passu village in Upper Hunza. It provides breathtaking views of high peaks like Ultar (7,388m) Shishper (7,611m), Passu peak (7,284m) and other peaks of the Shimshal region. Most parts of this trek are easy with wildflowers. One of the great impressions of this trek is the experience of time spent with the local Wakhi shepherds, especially women with their cattle. They will serve you with yogurt, butter and milk.
The religion of Buddhism in Pakistan took root some 2,300 years ago under the Mauryan King Ashoka. Buddhism has played a major role in the history of Pakistan — the land of which over time has been part of predominantly Buddhist empires such as the Indo-Greek Kingdom, the Kushan Empire, the Maurya Empire of Ashoka and the Pala Empire. Signs, symbols, statues, and various other forms of Buddhist influences can be found throughout Pakistan along the old Silk Route.
The popular traditional recipes of Gilgit-Baltistan are Chapshoro, Dawdoo, Chamus, Mamtu, Sharbat, Harissa, Molida, Garma, Berikutz, Harissa, Diram, Mull, Gooli, Suppra, and Khamuloot
Imamat Day is celebrated by Nizari Ismaili Shiʿi Muslims to mark the anniversary of the day that their present (Hazar) Imam. Aga Khan IV succeeded his predecessor to become the Imam of the Time. The Aga Khan IV is the 49th Imam of the Ismailis, having succeeded his grandfather, the Aga Khan III on July 11, 1957. His Imamat Day is therefore observed annually on July 11. The recognition of the Imam of the Time is central to Ismailis' faith and belief. Imamat Day provides occasion to reinforce this and to express gratitude to the Imam who, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition of leadership, provides guidance in matters of faith, and works to improve the quality and security of their lives. It is a day to reaffirm their spiritual allegiance to the Imam and renew their commitment to the ethics of their faith.
Chineer is an annual crop harvesting festival celebrated in valleys of Hunza and Gojal valley Pakistan. It takes place on the 21st of June—the longest day of the year.
The Tagham Katak festival was historically celebrated to mark the start of spring season in the area. In Wakhi language Tagham Katak means wheat seed sowing. According to the local people this festival was celebrated in Hunza when the weather in the valley became warmer suiting the wheat cultivation.
Apricot blossom or spring season is one of the best and interesting periods to visit the mountain valley of Karakorum, "HUNZA". During the spring season, the fruit trees erupt in white blossom and down the valley looks like white carpet. The blossom starts first by the almond trees then apricot trees, cherries, apples, peaches, and pears, give wonderful contrast of blossom among the high snow-capped mountains. Normally blossom starts from the end of March to end of April in the valley and best to start the trip in the first week of April.
Shandur Polo Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Pakistan. Every year, Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit from 7 to 9 July the festival also includes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports and a camping village is set up on the pass
