GILGIT VALLEY 

At an elevation of 1,454 meters lies the Gilgit Valley. The quaint little town of Gilgit has spectacular scenic beauty. The peak tourist season is from April to October and tourists can visit the valley round the year. The maximum temperature in May is 33o C and the minimum 16o C and in September, maximum 28 o C and minimum 11 o C.

ATTRACTIONS

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 meters long and 2 meters wide) permitting enough room for one jeep at a time to cross.

Kargah Buddha 

It is 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 located 38 km. from Gilgit .Its trekking route links are with Naltar valley. Trout fishing can be enjoyed in Sher Qilla Nullah.

Singal 

It is located about 61 km from Gilgit. Its trekking route links are with Chilas and Kohistan valley.

Gahkuch

It is headquarter of Ghizer District and is ideal place for trekking, good fishing sports and duck shooting in season. It is the gateway to Iskoman Valley. 

Naltar Valley

This valley takes two hours jeep drive from Gilgit link road. It has government Rest house, Private hotels and a Ski slope, lush green Alpine forest with small lakes and glaciers, trout fishing in lake. Its trekking routes links are with Iskoman, Chalt and Punial valley.