Where Five Mountain Ranges Converge
Gilgit Baltistan
About Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Baltistan is a region of superlatives. It is where five of the worlds mightiest mountain ranges converge: the Karakoram, Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Kunlun. This territory is home to three of the worlds 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, including K2, the second tallest mountain on Earth. The ancient Karakoram Highway, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, connects Pakistan to China through this incredible landscape.
Top Highlights
- ✓K2 (8,611m), the second highest peak in the world
- ✓Karakoram Highway connecting Pakistan and China
- ✓Confluence of Gilgit and Indus Rivers at Gilgit city
- ✓Naltar Valley with its colorful lakes
- ✓Phander Lake in Ghizer District
- ✓Ancient rock carvings along the Karakoram Highway
Best Time to Visit
May to October for most areas. June to September for highest altitude regions.
How to Reach
Gilgit is reachable by road from Islamabad (15 to 18 hours via KKH) or by air (PIA flights from Islamabad, weather dependent).
Things to Know
- iHigh altitude region; acclimatize before strenuous activities
- iCarry cash as digital payment options are limited in remote areas
- iFlights are weather dependent; have backup travel plans
Tour Packages in Gilgit Baltistan
6 Days Wildlife Travel Package to Gilgit Hunza Valley
6 Days 5 Nights
PKR 74,000PKR 82,000
View Details7 Days Vacation Package to Skardu Deosai Baltistan
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 29,000PKR 33,000
View Details6 Days Astore Minimarg Rainbow Lake Tour Package
6 Days 5 Nights
PKR 48,000PKR 55,000
View Details8 Days Glimpse of Gilgit Baltistan Deluxe Trip Package
8 Days 7 Nights
PKR 158,000PKR 175,000
View DetailsCheap Hunza Valley Tours Packages 2026 Book Best Trip
3 Days 2 Nights
PKR 23,000PKR 25,000
View Details5 Days Special Signature Travel Package to Hunza
5 Days 4 Nights
PKR 140,000PKR 155,000
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