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Background

Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology and Museums Department

Department Overview

Welcome to the official portal of the Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology and Museums Department. Established on September 06, 2025, our mission is to conserve, manage, and promote the rich cultural heritage and tourism potential of Gilgit-Baltistan. Below is the historical timeline highlighting key milestones in the department's development.

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Historical Flow Chart

2000

Tourism Cell established in P&D Department GB under PM’s Directive

2005

Tourism, Sports, Culture, Environment, Minerals, Industries, Commerce, Labour and Transport Department GB was notified

2006

Directorate of Tourism & District Tourism Offices established

2009

Department of Tourism, Sports, Culture, Youth Affairs, Archeology, and Museums was notified under Governance Order 2009

2011

Archaeology & Museums transferred to GB Government under 18th Amendment

2021

Transfer of subject of trekking and mountaineering from GB Council to GB government in light of GB Governance Order 2018

2024

Directorate of Tourist Services (DTS) became operational

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