Capital & gateway
Gilgit
The administrative heart of GB and the main hub for onward travel to Hunza, Skardu, Chitral and beyond.
Major points
Junction of the Three Mountain Ranges
Near Jaglot, just outside Gilgit, the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges meet at a single viewpoint. It is a unique landmark where three of the greatest mountain systems on earth converge and the Gilgit and Indus rivers join nearby.
Read more →Satrangi Lake, Naltar
Satrangi Lake, the Seven Colored Lake, is the largest of the Naltar lakes. Surrounded by pine forests and mountains, its water shows many shades of blue and green that change with the light and weather.
Read more →Firoza Lake, Naltar
Firoza Lake, also known as Blue Lake, is a small, striking turquoise lake in the upper Naltar Valley. Its water is so clear that pebbles and fish can be seen at the bottom, and it sits just beyond Satrangi Lake.
Read more →Bireno Suspension Bridge, Danyor
Bireno Suspension Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in Gilgit-Baltistan, spanning the Hunza River at Danyor. Built around 1960 and named after its builder Ahmad Ali Bireno, it is a loved landmark and a good place for river and mountain views.
Read more →Bagrot Valley
Bagrot Valley lies about 17 km from Gilgit Town and is a favourite for trekkers. Alpine pastures climb the slopes to almost 5,000 metres, with Rakaposhi, Diran, and Dobani peaks watching over the valley.
Read more →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 →Taj Mughal Minar (Mughali Shikar)
Taj Mughal Minar, locally called Mughali Shikar, is a historic stone monument about 700 years old, standing on a ridge above Gilgit. It is associated with Taj-ud-Din Mughal and offers a commanding view of Gilgit City and the surrounding mountains.
Read more →Chinese Cemetery, Danyor
The Chinese Cemetery in Danyor Valley is a memorial to the Chinese engineers and workers who gave their lives building the Karakoram Highway in the 1960s and 1970s. It is a quiet, respectful place that reflects the friendship between Pakistan and China.
Read more →Kutwal Lake, Haramosh
Kutwal Lake is a remote high-altitude lake in Haramosh Valley, Gilgit District, ringed by dramatic peaks including Haramosh, Laila, and Dobani. It is a hidden destination for trekkers and nature lovers who want to see wild Karakoram scenery.
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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