TREKKING       The Tourism Division of the Government of Pakistan's Ministry of Sports & Tourism is responsible for Pakistan trekking and mountaineering. The Tourism Division designates all areas into one of three zones: open, restricted, or closed. Foreigners are allowed to go anywhere in open zones up to 6,000 metres without a permit or guide. Foreigners are allowed to go in restricted zones up to 6,000 metres, but are required to pay a fee, obtain a permit, and hire a guide. Foreigners are prohibited in closed zones. No statistics are kept for tourism in open zones. Statistics are kept, however, for tourism in restricted zones. Restricted-zone tourism is further categorized by the Tourism Division as trekking (any activity below 6,000 metres) or mountaineering (any activity above 6,000 metres). Pakistan offers a great variety of trekking routes, all allowing you to experience the unique pleasures of the our vast and beautiful mountains. Our mountain ranges are filled with longest glaciers outside the polar regions, connected with panoramic passes, clear mountain lakes and expansive and dramatic plateaus.............. From hiking on the fairy meadows to crossings of above 5000 meters high glacial passes, let experience the trails of Karakoram, Himalayas and the Hindukush in all their majestic splendors.