Events / Winter
Gilgit-Baltistan
Snow Cross Jeep Rally
High-altitude winter motorsport, jeeps on a snow-cross course beneath Saran Pir Chanasi.
A niche adventure-sport fixture in the GB winter calendar.
- When to plan
- January and February when snow cover is reliable at Chanasi above Shigar.
- Getting there
- Reach Skardu by air when weather allows, then drive to the Saran Pir Chanasi course.
- Region
- Gilgit-Baltistan guide →
Winter motorsport
Modified jeeps race a snow-cross course at altitude, specialist driving, cold conditions, and a very different side of GB from the summer trek season.
Not casual sightseeing
Spectators need warm kit and realistic road expectations. Combine with a Skardu winter stay only if you accept flight delays.
More in Gilgit-Baltistan
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March - April
Spring Blossom Festival
Apricot and cherry blossoms wake the orchards of Hunza and Skardu, the first sign of mountain spring.
Summer
Water Sports Festival
Boating and competitive events on Sadpara Lake, the warmest weeks at altitude.
March 21-23
Jashn-e-Nowruz
Persian new year across the northern valleys, spring cleaning, feasts, and the first outdoor gatherings after winter.
