My route usually to Gilgit-Baltistan has always been through Skardu via PIA flight with spectacular view of K-2. Last time my route was Islamabad-Gilgit-Hunza-Sost Border. Journey Islamabad-Gilgit via PIA small plane is somewhat different and rather exciting. One can see both side right or left you about 55 minutes journey. KKH with vehicles plying can easily be seen from your window seat, take snaps, enjoy scenery even Nanga Parbat can also be seen.
By reaching Gilgit I took a room in PWD Rest House located near NLI Market. After one an hour with the courtesy of friend went to Sost. We crossed Rakaposhi and when reached Passu, (in front of Passu peak) there were drizzling on the way. Sometime it increased even one time jeep driver lower the speed due to losing the balance due to wet road. We did our lunch in a Sost Hotel, in my view it was not a lunch for a slim person like me rather it was as heavy as Lunch+Dinner.
In the evening starts pack to my actual destination i.e. Hunza Valley which is situated at an elevation about 7990 ft. Karimabad is its main town which is a popular tourists attraction due to the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Rakaposhi, Ultar, Hunza Peak, Lady finger Peak all about 6-8 meter height. Like every tourists I had to search for a hotel. Though Darbar Hotel in the top of Karimabad was excellent but I prefer PTDC which also in prime location especially those who loved to see morning view of beautiful Rakaposhi etc.
Baltit Fort: If there is no Baltit Fort there is no Hunza. This ancient Fort has a special attraction for the tourists. Majority of tourists first come for Baltit Fort and then Hunza or Karimabad. It was told that in 16 century the prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to renovate the building as part of her dowry. The architectural style is a clear indication of Tibetan influence in Baltistan at the time. Later, Mirs of Hunza abandoned this Fort and moved to a new palace down the hill. It is about 700 years old, by the time it decayed and could be lost and ruin but Royal Geographic Society of lOndon, works for its restoration and in 1996 Fort was made museum and run by Baltit Heritage Trust. I spend two days in Karimabad. When I wrote these few line I still missing it and cherish to go once again early next year. Besides Hunza and Baltit Fort there is another personality who is more important and exteremely adored by the people of Hunza, like million of loyal followers worldwide is none other than but H.H. Prince Karim Aga Khan, 49th Imam of Ismaili community.
A Visit to Hunza and Baltit Fort:
New Setup for Gilgit-Baltistan
Thanks God after 62 years, people of Gilgit-Baltistan, somehow, get their identity. No one, even the most powerful man and ex-President of Pakistan could do this. It credit goes to present Govenment who moves and take this initiative which is good sign and would lead to betterment of this region. People of Gilgit-Baltistan are happy over the announcement of "GILGIT-BALTISTAN SLEF-EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-GOVERNANCE ORDER 2009" and vehemently welcomed package for Giglit-Baltistan at all level. For the last 62 years, this region could not come up at par with the rest of areas in Pakistan, though Muzaffarabad with the same status was (governed) or enjoying full privileges of Prime Minister and President. People of Gilgit-Baltistan are happy with this province like setup. Tthey urged that the this must be implemented in the letter and spirit and role of KANA Divsion to be minimum. This Division logically needs new name as Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat dealing with Budge, Planning & Development and Staff Adminitration. Rest of Sections must go to Gilgit-Baltistan.
There are some voices against it too. Those come from across the border which was understood. Record of Indian Government towards Pakistan is always negative, therefore, it has no weightage. As for as Kashmiri leaders are concrened theywere some reservations about it which are based on perception and being addressed. As far as APC or like other statement from Muzaffarabad, where were these for the last 62 years when Gilgit-Baltistan in without any identity.
How to get Gilgit-Baltistan
about these areas. 
us stop located at Pirwadhi Rawalpindi with different company like Northern Areas Transport Coporation (NATCO), Mashabrum Tours and K2 Travels and so on operating for Gilgit-Baltistan via Karakorum Highway. Tourits can have their seats from this Bus stand. But the face of that area can be the newspapers from where amongst others things a great info about particulars areas are available. Some lates images were taken while visiting these info placeswhich could be useful for the local and foreing tourists: 
