Gilgit is where the Karakorams and Hindu Kush ranges meet and form some of the world’s highest mountains. It is the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan and is located in the broad valley near the Gilgit River and Hunza River. It serves as a major tourist destination as it is a hub for trekking, mountaineering and expeditions in the Karakoram Range.
GILGIT CITY GUIDE BY IBEXTRAILS
It acts as a border crossing point for the surrounding tribal territories. The city's economy is mostly based on agriculture, with wheat, maize, and barley being the most often grown crops. It also serves as an important crossroads on the Karakoram Highway, connecting China to the Pakistani towns of Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, and Islamabad.
Distance Guide for Gilgit
Distance Guide in km from major cities
Distance from Hunza: 100km
Distance from Abbottabad: 388 km
Distance from Naran: 234 km
Distance from Skardu: 201 km
Distance from Peshawar: 580 km
Useful Information about Gilgit KPK
Interesting Places to Explore in Gilgit
- Gilgit Bridge
- Monument of Taj Mughal
- Sher Qilla
- Naltar Valley
- Mountaineering, Trekking and Hiking
Where to stay in Gilgit?
- Park Hotel Gilgit
- Madina Hotel 2 and Guest House
- Gilgit Motel
- Park Hotel
- Serena Gilgit Hotel
- Riverdale Resort Gilgit
- Heaven Lodge
- PTDC Motel GilgitGilgit Gateway Hotel
Other Useful Information about Gilgit?
Banks that convert cash and traveler's checks may be found around town. Some shops also take foreign money. You may buy everything from silk to technology, including diamonds, antiques, and Chinese products.
Where to eat in Gilgit?
Try local fruits like apples, cherries, and apricots, as well as omega-5-rich nuts like almonds, chestnuts, and walnuts. Restaurants serve a variety of Western breakfast options to locals, including salted tea and toast, as well as Chinese cuisine, Tanduries, and regional specialties. People in this region do not eat spicy cuisine as much as the rest of the country. Specially baked bread (of many types), handmade-noodle soups, salted meats, roasted meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products are all part of the local cuisine. Because they believe in traditional farming without the use of artificial fertilizers and sprays, all of their goods are organic.
Adventure Sports in Gilgit
- Trekking and Climbing – Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Basecamp, Rakaposhi Basecamp
- Skiing – Naltar Ski Resort
- Camping – Naltar Lake
- Snowmobiling – Chillam and Rattu Valleys
- Paragliding
Important Events in Gilgit
- Yasin Spring Festival
- Shandur Polo Festival
- Gilgit-Baltistan Independence Day
- Thumushalling Festival
Useful Numbers
- Gilgit Airport: +92336 4184157
- Tourist Facilitation: +92346-8484484
- NATCO Gilgit Office: +925811-920435
DHQ Hospital Gilgit: +92(58119) 20253
CMH Gilgit: +92(58119) 22089
Family Health Hospital: +92(58119) 20331
Zubeda Khaliq Memorial Free Hospital: +92(58154) 68165
Fauji Foundation Medical Centers Gilgit: +92(58114) 51742
Tourist Assistance Helpline of District Police Gilgit: 05811930033
