Gilgit is the capital city of the Province Gilgit Baltistan and Tehsil of Gilgit District.It,s ancient name was sargin.Gilgit is one of the two major hubs on the northern area for all mountaineering expeditions of Karakorm to the peaks of Himalayas.It borders Azad Kashmir to the south,the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west,Afganistan to the north and Jamu and Kashmir to the southeast.
Gilgit is home to five of the "Eight Thousanders" and to more tha fifty peaks above 7000 meters.Gigit and Skardu are the two main hubs for expeditions to those mountains.This region has highest mountains ranges.The main range is Korakoram and Himalayas.The Pamir mountains are to the north and Hindu kush is to the west.
It has three longest glaciers out side the polar regions.
- Biafo Glacier
- Baltoro Glacier
- Batura Glacier
The climate of gilgit biltistan veries from region to region Surrounding mountain ranges creates sharp variations in weather.
There are towns like Gilgit and Chilas that are very hot during the day
in summer yet cold at night and valleys like Astore, Khaplu, Yasin, Hunza,
and Nagar, where the
temperatures are cold even in summer
Shah Faisal Mosque is situated in Capital of Pakistan (Islamabad).It is the veru beautiful and largest mosque of Pakistan.It,s Name Faisal Mosque was held by the name of Saudi Arabia,s king Shah Faisal. it,s area is 5000 square meter with a capacity of 300,000 worshipers.
It is located at the end of Shaharah-e-Islamabad, putting it at one end
of the city and in front of a magnificent backdrop provided by the
Margalla Hills.It is Completed in 1986.
Karachi is the biggest city of Pakistan. It is the capital of Province Sindh and known as city of lights.It has many historical and beautiful places.Mezar e Quaid a famous place of Karachi.it is prepared by white marbles an it,s construction was started in 1948 which is completed in 1960.The location is usually calm and tranquil.The glowing tomb van be seen for miles at night.
Officials and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions.Such as on 23rd march (Pakistan Day) 14th August (Independence day) 11th September (the anniversary of Jinnah's death) and etc
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