Places to visit near

Chilas

Chilas is a town in Gilgit-Baltistan district, Pakistan. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Babusar Pass, Ganalo Peak and Sarwali Peak.

35.4129° N, 74.1041° E

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Within 30 km21 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see21
Notable96
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chilas

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:47 pm

211 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chilas
  2. Nagar Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Babusar Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Sarwali Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Ganalo Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  6. Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chilas
Today’s loopChilasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Chilas

By air

Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — about 212 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chilas?

Bab-e-Chilas (heritage site, about 3 km), Fortress (heritage site, about 14 km), Babusar Pass (viewpoint, about 38 km), Chilas Rock Inscriptions (heritage site, about 2 km), Petroglyphs (attraction, about 3 km), Thalpan Petroglyphs (attraction, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chilas?

66 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chilas?

GoharAbad Valley Diamer, about 4 km by road; Philiat Gali (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Chilas?

Kharine Sar, about 15 km by road; Hiti Khari Lake (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chilas?

Start in Chilas, visit Nagar Valley, then Babusar Pass, then Sarwali Peak, then Ganalo Peak, then Fortress, and drive back — about 211 km by road in all.

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