{"id":61411,"date":"2025-01-04T23:17:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T18:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=61411"},"modified":"2025-01-04T23:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T18:17:15","slug":"gilgit-baltistan-named-among-cnns-top-25-tourist-destinations-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/gilgit-baltistan-named-among-cnns-top-25-tourist-destinations-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Gilgit Baltistan named among CNN\u2019s top 25 tourist destinations for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GILIGT: Nestled in the Karakoram Mountains, <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/major-protests-erupt-across-gilgit-baltistan-against-kurram-attack\/\">Gilgit-Baltistan<\/a> has made it to CNN Travel\u2019s list of top 25 destinations for 2025. Often called a hidden gem, this captivating region offers unparalleled adventure and natural beauty, making it a unique destination. A must-visit destination for travelers seeking unique experiences.<\/p>\n<p>CNN Travel\u2019s article, \u201cWhere to Go in 2025: The Best Places to See,\u201d celebrates the rugged terrain and breathtaking scenery of Gilgit-Baltistan. It recalls how, during the 1970s, Pakistan was a hotspot for adventure seekers with the famous \u201chippie trail,\u201d which lured travelers with its stunning mountain scenery. While political instability temporarily dampened its appeal, Gilgit-Baltistan\u2019s towering peaks remain a lasting allure.<\/p>\n<p>The article highlights the region\u2019s unique challenges and rewards for visitors. With flight schedules that can be unpredictable and roads that can be seasonally inaccessible, reaching Gilgit-Baltistan requires effort. However, the destination rewards travelers with stunning views of towering peaks, including five of the world\u2019s 14 highest \u201ceight-thousanders.\u201d Among them is the towering K2, the world\u2019s second-highest mountain and a symbol of both danger and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>CNN Travel notes that hiking in the region surpasses the Himalayas in terms of difficulty and adventure, calling it an experience that is anything but ordinary. Although solo hiking is not permitted in the region due to its challenges, leading global tour operators now offer fully supported 10-day treks in the area, often referred to as \u201cLittle Tibet,\u201d with packages starting at around $3,000.<\/p>\n<p>Gilgit-Baltistan\u2019s inclusion in CNN\u2019s 2025 list highlights its growing recognition as a global tourism hotspot. Joining the list alongside places like Almaty in Kazakhstan, India\u2019s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rabat in Morocco, and Vancouver Island in Canada, Gilgit-Baltistan is cementing its place as a destination of immense cultural and natural significance.<\/p>\n<p>For adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers, Gilgit-Baltistan offers an unparalleled experience. From its towering peaks to its untouched landscapes, the region promises a journey into a world of breathtaking beauty, making it one of the most exciting places to explore in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GILIGT: Nestled in the Karakoram Mountains, Gilgit-Baltistan has made it to CNN Travel\u2019s list of top 25 destinations for 2025. Often called a hidden gem, this captivating region offers unparalleled adventure and natural beauty, making it a unique destination. A must-visit destination for travelers seeking unique experiences. CNN Travel\u2019s article, \u201cWhere to Go in 2025: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":61412,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[643],"class_list":["post-61411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pakistan","tag-gilgit-baltistan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61411"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61413,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61411\/revisions\/61413"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}