Mountains as seen from Gilgit Baltistan#
![Mountains as seen from Gilgit Baltistan Mountains as seen from Gilgit Baltistan](/attach/Geography/Asia/Pakistan/Pictures/Northern_Pakistan/Mountains_as_seen_from_Gilgit_Baltistan_1/scaled-900x600-211jpg.jpg)
Mountains as seen from Gilgit Baltistan, © Fareha Yousaf
Gilgit Baltistan is home to five of the eigth-thousanders (mounatins above 8000m) and to more than fifty peaks above 7000m. It is a major hub for mountainous expeditions. The area offers breathtaking views of alpine scenery and natural habitat.