Hotel Yurt & Yak is located is Skardu, Baltistan, anciently known as Little Tibet, an area where you will encounter the most dramatic contrasts found in nature. Dominating your stay are the inspirinal mountains of the Karakoram range, the highest snow capped peaks in the world, jeting into the clouds at every bend of your trek or tour. At your feet is the mighty Indus river, with its underlating gentle and angry flows. Along the Indus valley, at more than 7000 feet, are villages situated among vast and dunes and lush green fields. Visiting these villages is like stopping at an oasis in a desert surrounded by glaciers, soaring peaks and rushing rivers.

These Baltis here are descendents of the Tibetan nomads. They were shepherds who moved from the high plateau of Tibet to the lower valleys of Baltistan before the 7th century. They still speak an archaic Tibetan and believe in the deity of the mountains known as Sla Lamos. You will see how Baltis living here are retained their simple, traditional life growing apricots, wheat, potatoes and vegetables and grazing buffalo, sheep and goats in Baltistan's five principal valleys of Skardu, Rondu, Kharmong, Shigar and Kaplu.

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Hotel Metropolitan is located in G-9 Markaz Islamabad. Close to Capital Park. We offer Air conditioned Rooms, Remote control TV with Cable, Mini bar, Direct Dialing facility and room service. Laundry & Valet. Safe Deposit Boxes. Doctor on Call. Free In-house car park for residing guests only. Air port pick up & drop upon prior flight information.

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