Naltar Valley

The Naltar Valley is situated near the city of Gilgit, with the settlements of Naltar Bala (upper) and Naltar Paain (lower) in the valley about 34 kilometres (21 miles) and 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Gilgit, respectively. The Naltar Expressway connects Naltar with Gilgit via Nomal and Faizabad. A road from Nomal goes through the ‘Silk Route’ to China.

The valley offers a variety of flora, fauna as well as natural scenery. There is a natural green garden known as “Halima garden”. The government has established some rest houses in the valley. GBPWD Resthouse is the oldest rest house in the valley. FCNA, GB Scouts & PAF had their own rest houses to serve the purpose. There are also several private accommodation facilities and hotels in the valley. Ski competitions are held at Naltar ski resort.