Gilgit, Pakistan
گلگت
Gilgit is a regional capital of 216,760 people in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Why visit Gilgit
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 19 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Danyor Bridge, Karakoram International University, Kargah Buddha and British Graveyard.
Weather in Gilgit
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About Gilgit
Gilgit (; Shina: گِلیٗت IPA: [ɡi˧.leː˨˦t̪]; Urdu: گِلْگِت IPA: [ˈɡɪlɡɪt̪]) is the capital and most-populous city in the 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 tourist destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram mountain range of northern Pakistan.
From the Wikipedia article Gilgit (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Gilgit on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
Karakoram International University
School · 4.8 km
Public university in Gilgit, Pakistan
Museums and landmarks4
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Kargah Buddha
Monument and historic site · 4.6 km
Rock relief in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
British Graveyard
Monument and historic site · 0.8 km
Khasanna Road
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes8
ABC - Aslam Biryani Centre
Restaurant
ایئرپورٹ روڈ, گلگت
Mo-Su 11:00-16:00
Hassan Hussain Mamutu Centre
Restaurant · Regional, Mamtu, Pilawo, Soup · 1.1 km
کلمہ چوک, گلگت
Where to stay19
Enge Ishtiaq Ali House
Motel and hotel · 0.7 km
City Park Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Gilgit
Churches and places of worship7
Jamma Masjid Khulfa-e-Rashideen
Place of worship · Sunni · 1.1 km
ایئرپورٹ روڈ, Gilgit
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Gilgit
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gilgit Airport (GIL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 km away.
- Jaglot 38 km southeast, about 38 min by car
- Karimabad 55 km northeast, about 55 min by car
- Gahkuch 57 km northwest, about 57 min by car
- Barishal 56 km northeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gilgit Northern Pakistan, Ndwarraich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilgit Baltistan (2016), Asim Ikram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Madina Guest House- Gilgit- good place to stay - panoramio, Raki_Man, CC BY 3.0
- Pomegranate Tree in Gilgit, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge over the Gilgit River, Raki_Man, CC BY 3.0
- Photo 2 taken in Gilgit in 2024, HuangWending18072009, CC0
- Ground in Gilgit city, Shukaib gilani, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danyore gilgit, Ehtisham409, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kargah Buddha, Gilgit, Mountainsoil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hyundai Santro 2004 EFI 1.0 Steering Wheel, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2004 Hyundai Santro Interior, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nokia 1616 on hands, User:Kskhh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VHS Tapes, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GEO Globe 10, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GEO Globe Image, Harshul.phadke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2 Nokia dumb phones, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panasonic NV-SD2 HQ VHS, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Viewfinder of Nikon Retro Camera, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Huawei Honor 8 Lite, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nikon ZOOM 300 AF retro camera, Kskhh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) (31827287474), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) (27017662140), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) (26686824193), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosa) (31962664584), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosa) (33057887071), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) (16548381386), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosa) (50800323218), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) (49185396292), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosa) (51210196734), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) (49880703061), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosa) (49185396897), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii) (51209643708), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) (27934223650), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) (27599727593), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) (27675902591), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri) (24428407933), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri) (24849572262), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) (24634758772), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) (23890844709), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri) (24232551186), Imran Shah from Islamabad, Pakistan, CC BY-SA 2.0
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