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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 a city located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. With a population of 216,760, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Gilgit sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gilgit to your route.

About Gilgit

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 the Gilgit and the Hunza rivers. Gilgit is a major

Read more tourist 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 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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Where is Gilgit located?

Gilgit is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9187 latitude, 74.3124 longitude.

What is the population of Gilgit?

Gilgit has a population of approximately 216,760 people, making it a city in Pakistan.

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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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Worth the detour from Gilgit

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gilgit.

Jaglot

🇵🇰 Pakistan

38 km awayPop. 27,000

Aliabad

🇵🇰 Pakistan

51 km away

Nagir

🇵🇰 Pakistan

54 km away

Karimabad

🇵🇰 Pakistan

55 km awayPop. 16,000

Barishal

🇵🇰 Pakistan

56 km awayPop. 2,005

Gahkuch

🇵🇰 Pakistan

57 km awayPop. 10,000

Chilas

🇵🇰 Pakistan

59 km away

Eidghah

🇵🇰 Pakistan

80 km away

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