Capital & gateway
Gilgit
The administrative heart of GB and the main hub for onward travel to Hunza, Skardu, Chitral and beyond.
Major points
Bonal Meadows
Bonal Meadows is a hidden alpine meadow located above Bargo Bala in Bonal (Binal) Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan. Known mostly to local residents and shepherds, this untouched destination offers peaceful landscapes, breathtaking mountain views, and a rewarding two-hour hike, making it an ideal escape for trekkers, campers, and nature lovers.
Read more →Kargah Buddha
7th-century rock carving of a standing Buddha, a short drive from the city.
Read more →Naltar Valley
Alpine lakes, pine forest and ski slopes at 3,000 m.
Read more →Jutial Nallah
Popular day hike above Gilgit city with river views.
Read more →Danyore Rock Inscriptions
Ancient inscriptions in Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts.
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