First Winter Snowfall Hits Gilgit, Chitral, and Kalam; Several Tourists Stranded

Gilgit-Baltistan: The **first snowfall of the winter season** has begun in the **northern regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa**, covering scenic destinations such as **Chitral, Kalam, Malam Jabba, and Gutti Meadows** in a blanket of snow.

While the **snowfall has created breathtaking landscapes**, it has also **caused travel disruptions** and **stranded several tourists** due to slippery and blocked mountain roads.

According to reports, **multiple vehicles were trapped in Gutti Meadows**, a popular tourist spot in Gilgit-Baltistan, leaving passengers facing **severe difficulties in freezing conditions**.

A post by *‘Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism’* on social media platform **X (formerly Twitter)** urged the **district administration and provincial government** to take immediate action to **rescue stranded tourists** and ensure their safety.

گٹی میڈوز، گلگت بلتستان میں تازہ اطلاعات کے مطابق 6 اکتوبر 2025 کو یہاں برفباری کے باعث کچھ گاڑیاں راستے میں پھنسنے کی اطلاع ہے۔
حکومتِ گلگت بلتستان اور ضلعی انتظامیہ سے اپیل ہے کہ فوراً ایکشن لیا جائے تاکہ پھنسے ہوئے مسافروں کو محفوظ مقام تک پہنچایا جا سکے۔
سیاحوں سے گزارش ہے کہ… pic.twitter.com/36XJKV7Gru

— Gilgit Baltistan Tourism. (@GBTourism_) October 6, 2025

Authorities have also **advised travelers** to **check weather and road conditions** before attempting to travel through **Deosai or Chilam Chowki routes**, where **heavy snowfall** has made access difficult.