Photo of Attabad Lake taken for the first time from that incredible height of 5700 meters, showing a full aerial view of the lake.
That lake was formed in 2010 after a massive landslide blocked the Hunza River, creating a natural dam. What began as a disaster is now turning into a blessing.
Today, it stands as one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hunza Valley, and thousands of local and international tourists visit this lake every year.
A vacation spent at Shangrila Resort, Skardu is a once in a lifetime experience that one would want to relive again and again. Located at a height of 2500 meters, this area is more commonly known as "The Roof of the World". Due to it's natural beauty, the first impression of Shangrila is of a Fairyland.
The elevation of Satpara lake is 8650 feet above sea level in Skardu. The lake is spread over an area of 2.5 km². A story is attached with this lake by local people that there is gold mine in the bottom of this lake, that is why its water seems shining in the day time!
The name of K2 is Chogori, which in the local Balti language means the King of Mountains. This name is little known outside of Pakistan. It is, therefore, desirable that - K2 be used.
K2 has variously been described as the "awesome" and "savage" mountain!
Spantik or Golden Peak is a mountain in Spantik-Sosbun Mountains subrange of Karakoram. It's northwest face features an exceptionally hard climbing route known as the "Golden Pillar".
It contains varied terrain, from rocky outcrops to snow and ice and scree!