GILGIT BALTISTAN PAKISTAN

Gilgit baltistan is the capital city of the Northern Areas, Pakistan and a tehsil (headquarters) of Gilgit District. Its ancient name was Sargin, later to be known as Gilit, and it is still called Gilit or Sargin-Gilit by local people, in the Burushaski language, it is named Geelt. Ghallata is considered its name in ancient Sanskrit literature. Gilgit city is one of the two major hubs on the Northern Areas for all mountaineering expeditions of Karakoram to the peaks of the Himalayas, the other hub being Skardu.
At an elevation of 1,454 metres lies the Gilgit Valley. The quaint little town of Gilgit has spectacular scenic beauty. The peak tourist season is from April to October though you can visit the valley round the year. The maximum temperature in May is 33 C and the minimum 16 C and in September, maximum 28 C and minimum 11 C.
Places to visit 
Gilgit Bridge:
The bridge over the fast flowing Gilgit River, at the end of its traditional bazaar, is the largest suspension bridge in Asia (182 metres long and 2 metres wide) permitting enough room for one jeep at a time to cross.

Kargah Buddha:
Located on a rock near Kargah Nullah (ravine), 10 km. from Gilgit town is a beautiful rock engraving of Buddha from 7th century A.D.

Monument of Taj Mughal:
A victory monument of Taj Mughal, built 700 years ago, is 30 km. jeep drive from Gilgit town.

Sher Qilla:
It is 38 km. from Gilgit - Trekking route links with Naltar valley. Trout fishing can be enjoyed in Sher Qilla Nullah and a small lake.

Singal:
About 61 km from Gilgit - Trekking route links with Chilas and Kohistan valley.sangal lady

Gahkuch:
Headquarter of Ghizer District - Ideal place for trekking, good fishing sports and duck shooting in season. It is the gateway to Iskoman Valley. Government rest house and private hotels are available (73 km from Gilgit). Archaeological sites in village and a near by village Hatoon.

Naltar Valley:
Two hours jeep drive from Gilgit link rod. Government Rest house, Private hotels and a Ski slope, lush green Alpine forest with small lakes and glaciers, trout fishing in lake. Trekking routes link with Iskoman, Chalt and Punial valley.

Gilgit HOTELS

Gilgit Serena Hotel Gilgit
Ibex Lodge Gilgit
PTDC Motel Chinnar Inn Gilgit
PTDC Motel Rama Lake Gilgit
PTDC Motel Saudu Sharief Gilgit
Gilgit Serena Hotel Gilgit
PTDC Motel Chinnar Inn Gilgit
PTDC Motel Rama Lake Gilgit
Gilgit Serena Hotel Gilgit
Ibex Lodge Gilgit
PTDC Motel Chinnar Inn Gilgit
PTDC Motel Rama Lake Gilgit
PTDC Motel Saudu Sharief Gilgit
Gilgit Serena Hotel Gilgit
PTDC Motel Chinnar Inn Gilgit
PTDC Motel Rama Lake Gilgit
Gilgit Gateway Hotel Gilgit
Riveria Hotel Gilgit Gilgit
Gilgit Airport
Gilgit airportGilgit airport is a small domestic airport, located at Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan. The city of Gilgit is one of the two major hubs for all mountaineering expeditions in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Many tourists choose to travel to Gilgit by air since the road travel between Islamabad and Gilgit by Karakoram Highway takes nearly 24 hours, whereas the air travel takes a mere 45-50 minutes.
Flight between Islamabad and Gilgit

Gilgit has an airport, providing daily flights to Islamabad, punctuated only by adverse weather conditions. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flies 12 weekly flights between Gilgit and Islamabad and the flight is one of the most scenic flights of the world as its route passes over Nanga Parbat and the mountain's peak is higher than the aircraft's cruising altitude. These flights, however, are subject to the clearance of weather and in winters, flights are often delayed by several daysAirport Type Public
Elevation 4,781 ft (1,457 m)
Length 5,400 ft (Asphalt) 983 ft (Concrete)
Phone Number 92-572
Coordinates 35?55'07"N, 74?20'01"E