Naltar is a valley near Gilgit, Hunza and Nomal in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Naltar is about from Gilgit and can be reached by jeeps. Naltar is a forested region known for its dramatic mountain scenery. Ski competitions are held at Naltar ski resort. Naltar Bala and Naltar Pine are two villages of Naltar valley. Naltar Pine is at a distance of and Naltar Bala at from Gilgit. There is a main village known as Nomal between Naltar valley and Gilgit. A road from Nomal goes to 'The Silk Route' to China.
Naltar Hydropower Projects (I, II, IV)
Recently the government has constructed an 18 MW hydropower plant, Naltar Hydropower Plant-IV, near Naltar Pine, in addition to three smaller hydel power generating plants already there, to fulfill the power requirement of the area as well as Gilgit. Naltar-III and Naltar-V Hydropower Projects of 16 MW and 14 MW generation capacity respectively are under construction. , Hunza and Nomal in the Gilgit–Baltistan province of Pakistan. Naltar is 40 km from Gilgit and can be reached by jeeps.
The sanctuary is forested, there being a greatly comfortable growth of mixed montane, broadleaf and coniferous forests at lower altitudes and montane coniferous forest higher up. Coniferous species that are present include Picea and Juniperus. The trees present include Fraxinus, Olea, Pistacia, Sageretia, Betula, Salix, Populus and Krascheninnikovia ceratoides. Some herbs that grow here and there include Artemisia, Haloxylon and Stipa. A few number of Astor markhor and an endangered specie of wild goat lives in the reserve. Other large mammals present include the Alpine ibex, snow leopard, brown bear, grey wolf, red fox, beech marten and leopard cat. Almost 35 species of birds have been recorded in the valley, including Brooks's leaf warbler.
There are five lakes in the Naltar valley known as 'Satrangi Lake' Halima Lake' Bodo Lake'Green Lake' &'Blue Lakes' at a distance of 13 kilometers from Naltar Bala. The road from village to the lakes is nonmetallic and narrow alongside a stream throughout this road coming from the mountains. In winter it is almost impossible to reach the lake through any vehicle due to the snow on the road.
Tourism Facilities
Naltar Valley is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Northern Pakistan. The valley offers a variety of flora, fauna as well as natural scenery. Government has established a number of rest houses in the valley. GBPWD Rest house is the oldest rest house in the valley. FCNA, GB Scouts & PAF had their own rest houses to serve the purpose. There also are a number of private accommodation facilities & hotels in the valley. Mehmaan Resort is the largest and best facility in the valley.
