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A Golden Era of PIA. A Timeless Glimpse from Gilgit Airport 1970s

This beautiful image reflects a time when Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) stood proudly among the world’s leading airlines.

The air hostess seen in the picture is wearing a uniform designed by renowned French designer Pierre Cardin, which was used between 1966 and 1975. The moss-green color, elegant style, and subtle blend of Pakistani cultural elements made it truly distinctive.

In the background, the aircraft is a Fokker F27 Friendship—an aircraft especially suited for mountainous regions like Gilgit, and considered the backbone of PIA’s northern operations at the time.

This image is not just a memory of travel it is a symbol of Pakistan’s golden era of aviation.
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Fresh Black Mulberry season in Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Gilgit Polo Match a historic photograph. Raja Hussain Ali Khan, Raja Gupis, Raja Mehboob Ali Khan, Raja Yasin, Raja Anwar Khan, Raja Punial, and Raja Mir Shaukat Ali Khan of Nagar.

At Karakoram Explorers Pakistan, we don’t just take you to destinations, we take you to experiences that stay with you forever. Add Gattidas Meadows to your next journey and discover a side of Pakistan that feels truly magical. Just a short descent from the majestic Babusar Pass, the landscape suddenly opens into one of the most breathtaking sights in northern Pakistan the enchanting Gattidas Meadows.
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Khunjerab Pass the border between Pakistan and China. In the near future Chinese tourists will visit Hunza.

Hussaini Bridge Gojal Hunza

Baltit Fort under the Ultar peaks Hunza

Peace you can see… and feel
The calm waters of Sadpara Lake, surrounded by towering mountains and fresh mountain air a place where your mind finally slows down.
No noise, no rush… just nature at its purest.
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A place where time slows down.

The beautiful Ganish Village, over 1000 years old, quietly sitting along the ancient Silk Road. Below, the Hunza and Nagar rivers meet, and across them stand the stunning Diran peaks a view that truly stays with you.
It’s not just about visiting… it’s about feeling the history, the peace, and the beauty of Hunza.
Come explore it with Karakorum Explorers Pakistan your journey starts here.
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