From Wikitravel

Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is a mountain town in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Travelers exploring the Pakistani Himalayas or en route to or from China are almost definitely going to spend at least one night here. This makes it a great base to further research your trip, meet up with potential travel partners, or simply take a break. It's also a launching pad for climbers to nearby Rakaposhi.

[edit] Get in

Gilgit is just off the Karakoram Highway between Chilas and Karimabad, and most people arrive by road. The main bus stand is on the KKH, and requires a taxi ride or shared jeep to reach from town. There are booking agents in town for long distance buses along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours.

Gilgit Airport (IATA: GIL) is small and has 45 minute flights to Islamabad on PIA [1].

[edit] Get around

Private vehciles known as "Suzuki" are normally used as local transport. Renting jeeps is also a common way of moving around. You can go to nearby cities on buses and by air.

[edit][add listing] See

You can see the statue of Budha in Kargah. Visit to Chilyli Kargah.

• You can visit by jeep to Ghizar disdrict, Chilass city, Astor district, Hunza valley, Skardu city and Ghanchy from Gilgit. K-2, at 28,250 meters the world's 2nd Highest peak, Mashaburam, Gashaburam, Rakaposhi and Nanga Parbat (killer mountain) world's 6th highest peak.

You can also visit Fairi madow.

[edit][add listing] Do

Hiking, trekking,camping,swimming,boating in river Gilgit and river Indus,Hunting,Fishing,Gliding.

[edit][add listing] Buy

There are banks around town that change cash and travelers checks,You can buy gem stones, antique and Chinese shopping also.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Eat local fruits and nuts.Chines food also available in Gilgit city.

[edit][add listing] Drink

No alcohol is available in Gilgit.In Hunza you can drink Hunza water<local alcohal> and Chines drinks.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Madina Guest House, NLI Chowk. This place is very popular and cheap for foreigners, and has a good in house restaurant.50 Rs or 1$ per day Rs 100-300.  edit

[edit] Contact

There are a handful of internet cafes along the main road. Fax and telex are also available.

The main post office (M-Sa 9AM-7PM, closed Sundays) is at Saddar Bazaar on the main road.

[edit] Stay safe

Gilgit is usually fairly stable and safe with many travelers confined to their guesthouses and travel agancies. Gilgit has cheapest accommodation for visitors.

[edit] Get out

Rakaposhi – this nearby mountain is a popular destination for climbers and hikers, and offers stunning landscapes at most times of the year. The views en route to base camp are especially fantastic in the fall when the surrounding countryside is painted orange yellow and red. You could arrange a tour here in Gilgit, or gather information on hiking around yourself.

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