Deosai Winter Snow Festival ended with festivity on the snowy plains of Deosai. The festival featured performances by well-known vocalists.
Various stalls were set up during the festival, offering a range of attractions. Cultural stalls showcased traditional clothing, delicious local foods, and a variety of games and competitions. Both local and international tourists attended the event.
Earlier, two winter festivals ended in Gilgit Baltistan amid fanfare and games. Winter festivals were held in Astore and Hunza and concluded on Sunday.
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The three-day festival featured nail-biting conquest and musical performances. Male and female teams from the Ghizer district secured victories in their respective final hockey matches. In the final, the Ghizer team defeated Gilgit by 3-0 in the men’s category, and the women’s team defeated Hunza by a margin of one goal in the final.
A total of 10 teams from Gilgit, Ghizer, Hunza, and Nagar participated in the Ice Hockey festival. Locals turned up in thousands to attend the event.
Stalls selling local handicrafts and cuisine were also set up.
Speaking on the occasion, GB Chief Secretary Abrar Ahmad Mirza said these initiatives will not only promote winter sports but also boost tourism in the scenic region.
Earlier this month, Pakistan’s Gilgit Baltistan was included in the top 25 travel destinations by BBC. The region has been included in the list for its incredible travel experience, environment, and beautiful landscape.
The BBC has released a list of the 25 best travel destinations in the world for the year 2025 with input from its travel journalists as well as the United Nations World Travel Organisation, Sustainable Travel International, the Black Travel Alliance, and the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Pakistan has been placed at the 20th spot on the list. BBC recognized the several arrangements made by Pakistan in its tourism sector to attract foreign tourists. It also appreciates the natural wonders including the five of the 14 8000-ers including K2 in the GB region.