The local currency in Gilgit-Baltistan is Pakistani Rupee (PKR). It is recommended to carry cash as credit cards are not widely accepted in the region.

Gilgit-Baltistan is a culturally diverse region, and the locals follow various customs and traditions. It is advisable to respect the local culture and dress modestly. It is also customary to remove shoes before entering a mosque or a local house in GB.

Yes, the Gilgit-Baltistan Government has implemented several regulations to ensure the safety and security of tourists, as well as the preservation of the region's natural and cultural heritage. The following regulations are in place in GB to regulate the sector: 1. GB Hotel & Restaurant Act, 2020 2. GB Tour Guides Act, 2020 3. GB Travel Agencies & Tour Operators, Act 2020 Recently, the Directorate of Tourism GB has been given the mandate to function as the Directorate of Tourist Services GB in the light of above mentioned Acts and Rules.

In order to apply for Mountaineering and Trekking Permit, follow the below mentioned steps. 1. Submission of online application for Trekking /Mountaineering application 2. Submission of Royalty and Environment fee 3. Submission of insurance Before submission of application, ensure the following documents • Application from tour operator on their letterhead • Route map of proposed peak/trek • Passport copies of members of the expedition • Visa application form (duly filled) of foreign trekkers • Occupation of trekking members • Copy of license of tour operator company • Copy of Paid Trekking Fee Receipt • Copy of Waste Management Fee Receipt Dear Applicant, this document is relevant to you if visa has been granted against your application. The Royalty Fee for Mountaineering and Trekking is to be deposited, after receipt of Pakistan Visa against your application; The fee has to be paid in Pakistan as per the details given below: The Royalty Fee will differ in accordance with your travel details. Please carefully read the following guidelines to determine the Royalty Fee you are required to pay:-

All trekking and mountaineering activities in Gilgit-Baltistan must be registered with the tourism department, and tourists are required to obtain a permit before embarking on these activities in restricted areas. It is also mandatory to hire a licensed guide and porter for trekking and mountaineering in restricted areas. For further details, please contact Mr. Sajid Hussain, Deputy Director Facilitation and Coordination, Directorate of Tourists Services, Evacuee Trust Islamabad at 051-2726976.

Yes, photography is strictly prohibited in restricted areas i.e. 5 miles along Line of Control and 10 miles along Wahkhan corridor of Gilgit-Baltistan as well as military installations and sensitive border areas. Tourists are advised to seek permission before taking photographs in these areas.

Camping is allowed in designated camping areas in Gilgit- Baltistan, and tourists are required to obtain a permit from the tourism department before setting up their tents. It is also mandatory to adhere to the Leave No Trace principles and to properly dispose of the waste.

Yes, tourists are required to respect the local customs and traditions when visiting cultural sites in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is also advisable to hire a local guide to learn more about the history and significance of these sites.