natural wonder
Hunza Valley
A breathtaking valley in the Karakoram surrounded by 7,000-meter peaks, cherry blossoms, and ancient forts along the KKH.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Gilgit
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · Asia
About Gilgit
Gilgit sits on the route: 45 minutes from Jaglot, 54km from Hunza Valley.
Gilgit is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, with about 220,000 people. The nearest town is Jaglot, about 38 km away.
Gilgit (; Shina: گِلیٗت IPA: [ɡi˧.leː˨˦t̪]; Urdu: گِلْگِت IPA: [ˈɡɪlɡɪt̪]) is the capital and most-populous city in Pakistani-administered territory of Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the broad Gilgit Valley near the confluence of Gilgit and Hunza rivers. Gilgit is a major touristRead more
destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram mountain range of northern Pakistan.
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 Kashgar in China as well as the Pakistani cities of Skardu, Chitral, Peshawar, and Islamabad. The economic activity is mainly focused on agriculture, with wheat, maize, and barley as the main crops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Gilgit?
Within an hour or so of Gilgit: Hunza Valley (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Gilgit?
The nearest famous roads are Babusar Pass, Khunjerab Pass and Karakoram Highway.
Where is Gilgit?
Gilgit is in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, about 38 km from Jaglot.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 216,760
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 35.9187, 74.3124
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