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Beyond the Valley Wins the ICRT Gold Award
Our community work in Gilgit-Baltistan has been recognised with the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Gold Award.
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Thallay La is a 4,800 metre pass linking the old towns of Khaplu and Shigar through alpine meadows and shepherd settlements. It is Beyond the Valley's introductory Karakoram trek for those who want the experience of high altitude trekking without technical mountaineering demands.
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Muneer Alam has guided in the Karakoram for 35 years and now serves as Beyond the Valley's Lead Guide and Sustainability Lead. National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, and Adventure.com have all profiled his career and his belief that tourism should diversify Gilgit-Baltistan's economy.
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Each spring the Hunza Valley celebrates its cherry blossom season with the Hunza Spring Blossom Festival, a tradition that honours nature and marks the beginning of the new season. The festival reflects the connection between the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and the land they live on.
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Since 2003, the United Nations General Assembly has observed International Mountain Day every December 11 to highlight the ecological and cultural importance of mountains. Pakistan is home to some of the world's highest peaks, including K2, and Beyond the Valley marks the day by highlighting its commitment to environmentally conscious tourism.
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Beyond the Valley has introduced an exclusive women only trip to Hunza Valley, led by female guides. The trip combines trekking, cultural exchange, and a supportive space where solo female travellers can connect and share the experience together.
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Volunteer travel in the Karakoram combines exploring the region's landscapes with contributing to education, community development, and conservation projects. Beyond the Valley Adventures runs volunteer journeys that support local communities while giving travellers a deeper connection to the region.
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The Karakoram is home to a remarkable range of plant and animal species, from the Himalayan blue poppy to the elusive snow leopard, Siberian ibex, Marco Polo sheep, and Himalayan brown bear. Beyond the Valley Adventures is committed to the preservation of this biodiversity on its tours through the region.
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The first international flight to Skardu landed from Dubai on August 14, 2023, operated by Pakistan International Airlines and carrying 80 passengers. The route removes the need for layovers and opens direct access to the Karakoram Mountains, including K2, for international travellers.
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A cultural tour of the Karakoram offers the chance to meet diverse ethnic communities, explore ancient forts and monasteries, and experience the region's landscapes alongside its history. Beyond the Valley Adventures outlines five reasons to take a cultural tour through Hunza and Baltistan.
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All of Pakistan is known for its delicious menu and the amount of variety it contains in the case of its dishes. The Pakistani menu has absorbed most of its cooking techniques from Central Asia and also the Indian Subcontinent.
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The Silk Route, known as Karakoram Highway, connects Pakistan and China with the most harrowing asphalt road. From Kashgar to Islamabad, the roads stretch 1260 kilometers and pierce the huge territory of almost six ethnic groups:.
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The beautiful land of Hunza was a socially, politically and economically self-contained princely state until 1974. This was when the Government of Pakistan decided to end all of the prevailing governance systems, also known as.
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Welcome to Beyond the Valley Adventures, where we uncover the treasures of nature and wildlife. In this blog, we invite you to explore the attractive land of the Snow Leopard, Pakistan’s National Heritage Animal, found in the.
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When applying for a Pakistan visa? There are several important steps and requirements to consider. If you have an upcoming trip to Pakistan, we invite you to explore our guide.
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People travel to Pakistan to achieve the chance to have an uphill journey to experience a high altitude trek and also to see some of the highest mountains on earth. Like most alpine regions, there is a large number of glaciers on.
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Skardu is a name known worldwide for mountaineering and climbing expeditions. This city holds the title of having K2 in its place, which is the world’s second-tallest mountain and Pakistan’s top-highest mountain. This city’s.
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K2 Mountain is the second-highest mountain in the world, having its peak rising 28.251 feet above sea level. It is situated on the borders of Pakistan and China and is known as Savage Mountain. Because of the difficulty it poses.
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Pakistan is not on the top list of all female travelers, but there is more to it than you have ever heard or anticipated. Women who have traveled alone in Pakistan have now developed a fond attraction and love for this land based.
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Pakistan is well known for its rich culture that runs through all parts of people’s lives here. Pakistani Food comes with its fortunate distinction of using tastes and dishes originally belonging to different.
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Gilgit-Baltistan is located in northern Pakistan, considered an isolated and harsh physical, mountainous environment. Weather conditions are severe, with cold winters and hot summers. Travel and communications in these mountain.
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The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin 2023, is where the international tourism industry congregates each March. ITB Berlin, the world’s top trade show for the travel industry, has served as the tourism industry’s.
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NEW YORK, NY, The New York Travel & Adventure Show returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 28 and 29, 2023, following its eagerly anticipated 2022 debut in New York City, with more exhibitors and events,.
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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages the GSTC Criteria, global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, and provides international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies. Certification.
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It is common to hear the question about safety when traveling to a developing country. Just as most international travelers who visit Gilgit Baltistan claim it to be one of the safest places to travel, is the claim true? Why is.
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ATWS, Adventure Travel World Summit, is held each year to invite representatives from the adventure travel sector to share knowledge, find inspiration and take in a decidedly adventurous location anywhere in the world. ATWS.
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Are you travelling or planning to visit Pakistan? Following are a few answers that will give you an overall introduction to what to expect in Pakistan. You will get an idea of the essential details about Pakistan for safe and.
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At the Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS), representatives from the adventure travel sector assemble each year to share knowledge, find inspiration, and take in a decidedly adventurous location anywhere in the world. The.
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