Gilgit or “Asia's Wonderland” is located at an elevation of 1,500 m in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The city dates to 1st century AD and is the capital of the Gilgit Baltistan region. It is a small beautiful valley which lies in the lap of the mountains and is home to half a million people.

Gilgit mostly remains dry as Nanga Parbat and other high peaks block the monsoon clouds. It is one of the most significant regions of Pakistan as it links the country with China and a route way to Central Asia. Millions of tourists visit this mesmerizing place making it a popular tourist destination.

 

Islamabad to Mansehra

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Mansehra to Besham

120km

Excellent Road and it takes about 3 hrs 30 min to travel

Besham to Chilas

200km

Rough Road (good road clearance cars recommended) and it takes about 7 hrs to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent Road and it takes about 45 min to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Islamabad to Murree

65km

Excellent Expressway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Murree to Muzaffarabad

70km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Muzaffarabad to Balakot

40km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Some Rough Patches (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent Road and it takes about 45 min to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Islamabad to Mansehra

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Mansera to Balakot

44km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent Road and it takes about 40 min to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

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November to March

Winters are cold in Gilgit and some tourist sites around Gilgit remain closed due to snowfall. It is not recommended to travel during this time.

April to May

April and May are ideal for trips to Gilgit and its surrounding areas. The weather is pleasant and cherry trees are harvested during this time of year.

June to September

In Gilgit, the summers are hot with the scorching sun but all the surrounding areas are open and evenings are pleasant.

October

This is also a lovely time to travel and enjoy the magnificent colors of autumn in Gilgit and its surrounding areas. 

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