Where Mountains Collide: The Geological Powerhouse of Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan sits at the tectonic crossroads of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush—three colossal mountain ranges whose collision has sculpted a landscape filled with rare gemstones and metals. These geological forces gave rise to marble-rich ruby deposits, crystal-lined pegmatite veins, and mineral-rich riverbeds. In this post, we’ll uncover how millions of years of plate movement and volcanic pressure made this remote region a global hotspot for mineral wealth.