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  Pakistan, in a surprise decision last month, announced  the elevation of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) to the status of its fifth legal ‘provisional’ province. The implications of this decision are far reaching and impact the interests of Pakistan, China, and India directly, and American interests indirectly. It’s partly a replay of the 19 th  century geopolitical and strategic wrangling known as the Great Game between Russia and British India in this very region. Even if Pakistan does not follow through with its decision to make it a province, G-B has acquired new and enhanced geopolitical importance. The region is disputed and under Pakistan’s temporary control under the United Nations Security Council resolutions. This geostrategic jewel had fallen to Pakistan during the chaotic 1947 partition of the Indian Subcontinent when the local Muslim army officers, irked by the Maharaja of Kashmir’s decision to join India, ousted the Maharaja’s governor in a military revolution, and...

Skardu Baltistan  Skardu is the main town of Baltistan region and the capital of Skardu District. Skardu is one of the major tourism, trekking and expedition hubs in baltistan. The town is sorrounded by grey-brown colored mountains and has beautiful lakes. Mountainous terrain of the region, including four of the wolid's fourteen, eight-thousander peaks (8000 m and above), attracts the attention of tourists, trekkers and mountaineers from around the world. Skardu vally is located in the 10 km wide by 40 km long. K2 base Camp K2 Base Camp Gondogoro Pass Trek is a circular trekking route in Baltistan region which connects Askole to Hushe region of Baltistan. There is an option to avoid Gongodor La and reach retrace back to Askole village however most trekkers prefer to cross the pass as it gives an immense adventure experience to the trekkers. This 15 night 16 days trek is an adventure of the lifetime. Connecting four major places in Baltoro glacier; Hushe valle, Gondogoro La, and K2 ...