Gilgit-Baltistan district, Pakistan

Places to visit near Gilgit

Gilgit is a town in Gilgit-Baltistan district, Pakistan, home to about 10,414 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Kargah Buddha (6 km), Mehrbani Peak (46 km) and Diran (49 km).

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Gilgit, Pakistan
Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan district, Pakistan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gilgit at a glance

Location
Gilgit-Baltistan district, Pakistan
Population
about 10,414
Coordinates
35.9187° N, 74.3124° E
Places within 50 km
61 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage
Airport
Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 274 km

Top places to visit near Gilgit

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gilgit: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gilgit

226 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gilgit. The closest is Danyore Peak (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Danyore Peak · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~18 km
  • Nomal Valley · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~22 km
  • South Kunti Peak · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~23 km
  • Brang · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~23 km
  • Mehrbani Peak · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Rahimabad · viewpoint · Gilgit-Baltistan · ~28 km

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Forts & heritage near Gilgit

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gilgit. The closest is Gadi Bagh (1 km); the best-known is Kargah Buddha (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gilgit

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gilgit. The closest is Kacheli Lake (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gilgit

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Gilgit. The closest is Beautiful Stream (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gilgit

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gilgit. The closest is Astore Wildlife Sanctuary (56 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gilgit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gilgit
  2. 4 km Ali Sadpara Mounament · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  3. 1 km Heli Chock · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  4. 1 km Gulzar-e-Shohdah 1988 · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  5. 8 km Kargah Buddha · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  6. 6 km Gadi Bagh · heritage site, Gilgit-Baltistan
  7. 1 km Back to Gilgit

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From travellers near Gilgit

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How to reach Gilgit

  • By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — about 274 km by road

All places near Gilgit by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Gilgit by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints54226Danyore Peak (18 km)
Forts & heritage515Gadi Bagh (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Kacheli Lake (50 km)
Waterfalls13Beautiful Stream (6 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens02Astore Wildlife Sanctuary (56 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01دریائے سندھ (66 km)
Other attractions01Husseini Suspension Bridge (95 km)

Gilgit: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Gilgit?

Kargah Buddha (heritage site, about 6 km), Gadi Bagh (heritage site, about 1 km), Gulzar-e-Shohdah 1988 (heritage site, about 3 km), Ali Sadpara Mounament (heritage site, about 4 km), Heli Chock (heritage site, about 4 km), Beautiful Stream (waterfall, about 6 km).

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

61 places on Spotwander: 54 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 1 waterfall.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gilgit?

Danyore Peak, about 18 km by road; Nomal Valley (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gilgit?

Gadi Bagh, about 1 km by road; Gulzar-e-Shohdah 1988 (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Gilgit?

Kacheli Lake, about 50 km by road; Kutwal Lake (65 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gilgit?

Start in Gilgit, visit Ali Sadpara Mounament, then Heli Chock, then Gulzar-e-Shohdah 1988, then Kargah Buddha, then Gadi Bagh, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Gilgit?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

How do I reach Gilgit?

By air: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 274 km by road.

Towns near Gilgit

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gilgit’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gilgit on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.