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Jun 25, 2026 6 min
Gilgit
Naltar Valley
Three rainbow-coloured glacial lakes hidden inside a pine forest.
Top Highlights
Naltar Lakes
Ski Resort
Pine Meadows
History & Background
Naltar is a forested side valley above Gilgit long used for summer grazing by families from the villages below, and the meadows between Naltar Pain and Naltar Bala are still worked that way. Its wider reputation is a recent and unusual one: the Pakistan Air Force established a ski school here, and the valley became the centre of competitive skiing in the country and the training ground for the skiers Pakistan has sent to the Winter Olympics. The lakes above the village, and the pine forest around them, have made it one of the few places in Gilgit-Baltistan visited as much in winter as in summer.
Places to Visit in Naltar Valley
The Naltar lakes
A chain of small lakes above the village, each a different colour — deep blue and green water against bare rock is what the valley is known for.
The pine forest
Unusually dense forest for this part of Gilgit-Baltistan, and the reason Naltar feels nothing like the bare valleys on the way in.
The ski slopes
Pakistan's best-known ski area, run by the Pakistan Air Force, with a chairlift operating in the winter season.
Naltar Bala and Naltar Pain
The upper and lower villages, with the meadows and grazing grounds between them.
How to Get to Naltar Valley
By Air
Fly to Gilgit, the nearest airport and the town the valley is reached from. The Gilgit page covers that flight and what it depends on.
By Road
Naltar is a side valley off the Gilgit–Hunza road, turning off near Nomal. The road ends and a jeep track climbs into the valley from there — that track is the reason a 4x4 is needed, and the reason Naltar stays as quiet as it does.
Local Transport: 4x4 for the valley itself. Our saloon cars and vans go as far as the turn-off; the climb to the village and on to the lakes is done by jeep.
Best Time to Visit & Travel Tips
Seasons
- Summer (Jun–Sep)Green meadows, the forest at its best and the lakes fully accessible.
- Autumn (Oct)Clear and cold, with the colour turning in the forest.
- Winter (Dec–Mar)The ski season, when the valley is under snow and the chairlift runs. Access depends on the track being open.
Pro Tips
- The track up from the Gilgit road is rough and this is a 4x4 valley — the jeep ride is part of the trip, not an inconvenience to be avoided.
- The lakes sit above the village; reaching them is a further jeep stage and, for the upper ones, some walking.
- It is noticeably colder than Gilgit at any time of year. Take a layer even for a summer day trip.
- The valley is a working grazing area. Give way to livestock on the track and close gates behind you.
Where to Stay
Naltar has guest houses and PAF-associated accommodation rather than hotels, and most visitors come up from Gilgit or Hunza for the day instead of staying. Where an overnight is wanted we arrange it to the category you choose — subject to availability; if a listed property is unavailable we arrange an equivalent property of the same category and tell you before booking.
Local Food & Cuisine
There is little in the way of restaurants; the guest houses cook for their guests, and most day visitors eat in Gilgit before coming up or after returning.
Tours in Naltar Valley
Naltar Valley Travel Guide
Naltar Valley Travel Tips & Guides
All guidesNaltar Valley Travel FAQs
Yes. The valley is reached by a rough jeep track climbing from the Gilgit–Hunza road, and it is not suitable for a saloon car. A Prado, Land Cruiser or local jeep is the right vehicle.
Several small lakes lie above the village, and the well-known ones are usually counted as three. They sit at different heights, so reaching the upper ones means a further jeep stage and some walking.
Yes — it is the best-known ski area in Pakistan, operated by the Pakistan Air Force, and there is a chairlift running in the winter season. Access in winter depends on the track being open.
Most people visit for the day from Gilgit or Hunza, which works comfortably. Staying overnight means a guest house rather than a hotel, and suits anyone who wants the lakes without rushing.
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