Misgar Valley
Misgar Valley is an ancient border village in Upper Hunza Gojal known for historic Silk Road trade routes Kalamdarchi Fort pine forests and high alpine treks toward China and Afghanistan.
ExploreNaltar Ski Resort
Gilgit Naltar, Gilgit-Baltistan
Overview
Situated in the high pine forests of Naltar Valley roughly two hours north of Gilgit city Naltar Ski Resort is the oldest and premier official winter sports facility in Pakistan. Managed by the Pakistan Air Force PAF the resort features high altitude ski slopes equipped with modern chairlifts snowmaking equipment and professional training facilities. Sitting at an elevation of over 2900 meters the resort hosts annual national and international skiing competitions including the Karakoram Ski Championship during the peak winter months from December to February. Surrounded by dramatic snow capped Karakoram peaks and dense evergreen forests Naltar Ski Resort attracts winter sports athletes adventure travelers and summer tourists seeking scenic chairlift rides across alpine slopes.
Highlights
- Oldest official alpine ski resort in Pakistan managed by the Pakistan Air Force
- Hosts annual international and national winter ski championships and slalom events
- Equipped with chairlift facility offering panoramic high altitude mountain views
- Surrounded by dense pine forests snowy winter slopes and alpine meadow scenery
- Year round adventure destination offering winter skiing and summer chairlift tours
Things To Do
- Experience alpine skiing snowboarding and winter ice sports on professional slopes
- Ride the scenic Naltar ski resort chairlift over pine forests and mountain ridges
- Photograph snow capped Karakoram peaks and winter landscape vistas
- Watch thrilling national and international ski competitions during winter months
- Combine your resort visit with a trek to nearby Satrangi Lake and Blue Lake
Local Transportation
Accessible via a 1 hour paved drive from Gilgit to Nomal on KKH, followed by a 1 hour 4x4 jeep ride up the Naltar pine forest track.
Accommodation
PAF ski resort guest rooms, local tourist hotels, private guesthouses, and alpine camping sites inside Naltar Bala.
Food & Cuisine
Resort cafes and local eateries offer fresh hot meals, local trout fish, chicken karahi, chapshuro, soups, and hot green tea.
Safety Information
Winter travel requires sub zero rated heavy thermal clothing, snow boots, and certified ski equipment. Hire an experienced local 4x4 jeep driver for the mountain track.
Travel Tips
Book chairlift tickets and winter ski equipment early during event days, and carry extra thermal power banks as camera batteries drain quickly in sub zero temperatures.