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Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is the capital and largest city of Gilgit Baltistan. About 216.000 people live there.

View from Gilgit August 3, 2002
A view from the city of Gilgit

Images for kids

  • Enthroned Buddha with inscription, Gilgit Kingdom, circa 600 CE

    Enthroned Buddha of the Patola Shahis, Gilgit Kingdom, circa 600 CE.

  • Kargah Buddha Gilgit Baltistan

    The Kargah Buddha outside of Gilgit dates from around 700 C.E.

  • Henzal Stupa Gilgit

    The Hanzal stupa dates from the Buddhist era.

  • Donor with Sanskrit name venerating a stupa, Thalpan-Ziyarat, northern Pakistan, circa 7th century CE

    Devotee in Central Asian dress with a Sanskrit name, venerating a Buddhist stupa, Thalpan-Ziyarat, circa 7th century CE.

  • A Dance at Gilgit

    A Dance at Gilgit by G. W. Leitner, 1893

  • 100 years of the RAF MOD 45163719

    British Westland Wapitis based in Gilgit around 1930

  • Mount hunza

    Gilgit is situated amongst some of the world's most dramatic mountain scenery

  • City Park Gilgit

    CAA Park Gilgit

  • Jama Masjid Raja Bazar Gilgit

    Jama Mosque located in Raja Bazar Road Gilgit

  • PIA ATR-42

    ATR 42-500 at Gilgit Airport

  • Toyota Land Cruiser AWD in Gilgit

    "Jeep" used to be the widely used vehicle in the region till late 2000s

  • Babusar Road

    National Highway N-15 has abrupt direction changes which is a challenge for drivers who use this route to reach Gilgit

  • PSACJG Entrance

    One of the most renowned institutes in the GB Region, Public Schools and Colleges Jutial Gilgit

  • Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited Plant in Gilgit

    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited Plant in Gilgit

  • KKH

    Route of the Karakoram Highway

  • Hunza Tunnel

    Tunnels are common in Gilgit

  • Polo Statue Located near APSACS Gilgit

    This statue is made to show the spirit of the Polo Sport. It is located at Jutial. Polo is played every year in the valley Shandoor.

  • I Love Gilgit Sign

    I Love Gilgit sign made to show patriotism towards the region

  • Dumplings of Gilgit

    Dumplingsm a.k.a. manto, are a widely eaten dish in the region

See also

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