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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
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · Asia
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.
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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 majorRead 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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Gilgit is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.9187 latitude, 74.3124 longitude.
Gilgit has a population of approximately 216,760 people, making it a city in Pakistan.
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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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