Gilgit

Gilgit is a city in Pakistani-administered Gilgit–Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the capital of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. The city is located in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit and the Hunza rivers. It is a major tourist destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram mountain range.

Gilgit was once a major centre for Buddhism; it was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, and today serves as a major junction along the Karakoram Highway with road connections to China as well as the Pakistani cities of Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, and Islamabad. Currently, it serves as a frontier station for the local tribal areas. The city’s economic activity is mainly focused on agriculture, with wheat, maize, and barley as the main produced crops.

🏞️ Lakes & Rivers

• Naltar Lakes (Rainbow Lakes)
• Gilgit River
• Kutwal Lake

🌿 Valleys & Scenic Spots

• Naltar Valley
• Bagrot Valley
• Danyore Valley
• Juglot
• Haramosh Valley

🏔️ Mountains & Viewpoints

• Rakaposhi View Point (near Gilgit city)
• Danyore Suspension Bridge
• Kargah Buddha

🕌 Cultural & Historic Sites

• Gilgit City
• Victory Monument of Taj Mughal
• Kargah Valley Buddhist Relics

🚙 Adventure & Routes

• Karakoram Highway (KKH)
• Naltar Ski Resort