Why Gilgit-Baltistan is a Geological Treasure Trove

Gilgit-Baltistan lies at the confluence of the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush—making it one of the most geologically dynamic places on Earth. This collision of tectonic plates results in a variety of mineral deposits, from rubies formed in marble to alluvial gold shaped by glacial streams. These geological forces not only sculpted breathtaking landscapes but also infused the region with a richness unseen elsewhere.