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Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit
1,500 m200 trips available
Best time
June – September
Trip cost
PKR 550 – 1,400,000
Typical length
1 – 45 days
How to reach
Accessible by air via daily flights from Islamabad to Gilgit Airport (1.5 hrs). By road, Gilgit is connected via the Karakoram Highway (KKH) from Islamabad (12–14 hrs). Regular bus and van services operate from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Chitral.
Gilgit is the capital and most-populous city in Pakistani-administered territory of Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in the broad Gilgit Valley near the confluence of the Gilgit and the 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.
Trips to Gilgit
200 trips · from PKR 550
USD 550
10 Days on the Road: Epic Bike Journey to Hunza Valley & Islamabad - DNP
Discovernorthpakistan10D / 9Nfrom Karachi
≈ PKR 154,000
USD 765
Photography Tours in Hunza & Gilgit
Pak Tours6D / 5Nfrom Gilgit
≈ PKR 214,200
USD 900
Baskochi Meadows Trek
Apricot Tours7D / 6Nfrom islamabad
≈ PKR 252,000
USD 1,000
Ice Hockey in Hunza GB
Apricot Tours7D / 6Nfrom islamabad
≈ PKR 280,000
USD 1,050
Avgarch & Boybar Valley Trek
Apricot Tours8D / 7Nfrom islamabad
≈ PKR 294,000
USD 1,050
Yasin Valley Tour
Apricot Tours8D / 7Nfrom Karachi
≈ PKR 294,000
USD 1,188
Hunza heritage Tour
Travel & Culture Services11 Daysfrom Gilgit
≈ PKR 332,640
USD 1,200
Hunza Winter Festival | 2026-27
Apricot Tours9D / 8Nfrom islamabad
≈ PKR 336,000
USD 1,200
Ghizer Valley Tour
Apricot Tours9D / 8Nfrom islamabad
≈ PKR 336,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Gilgit?
Accessible by air via daily flights from Islamabad to Gilgit Airport (1.5 hrs). By road, Gilgit is connected via the Karakoram Highway (KKH) from Islamabad (12–14 hrs). Regular bus and van services operate from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Chitral.
What is the best time to visit Gilgit?
The best months to visit Gilgit are June, July, August, September. During these months the weather is most favourable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Do I need a permit to visit Gilgit?
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
Is Gilgit safe for foreign tourists?
Gilgit is considered safe and welcoming for tourists. Pakistan's northern regions have seen a significant tourism boom and locals are well accustomed to visitors. Standard travel precautions apply — follow your guide's advice on weather and trail conditions.
Good to know
Permit
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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