At an elevation of 1,454 meters lies the Gilgit Valley. The quaint little town of Gilgit has spectacular science beauty. The peak tourist season is from May to October though the tourist season is round the year. The maximum temperature in May is 33^oC and minimum 16^oC and in September. Maximum 28^oC and minimum 11^oC.

Around Gilgit:
10 kms. from Gilgit town is a beautiful rock engraving of Buddha of 7th century A.D. at the mouth of the Kargah Nullah. A victory monument of Taj Mughal, built 700 years ago, is 30 km. jeep drive from Gilgit town.
The bridge over the fast flowing Gilgit river 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.

Sher Qilla:
40 km. from Gilgit - Trekking route links with Nathar valley. Trout fishing in Sher Qilla Nullah and a small lake.

Gahkuch:
Headquarter of Ghizar District - ideal place for trekking, good fishing sports and duck shooting in season. It is the gateway to Ishkoman valley. Government rest house and private hotels are available. Archaeological sites in village and a near by village Hatoon.

Naltar Valley:
Three hours drive from Gilgit link road. Government rest-house, private hotels and a Ski slope, lush green Alpine forest with small lakes and glaciers, trout fishing in lake. Trekking routes link with Ishkoman, chalt and Punial valley.

SPORTS:
The favorite sport in Gilgit is polo which local folks claim originated here. Its more rugged, free-style version than the sedate variety known in the plains. The polo tournament held from 1st November to 7th November is a festive occasion and draws a large number of visitors.

ANGLING:
The streams and lakes of Gilgit are full of trout. These are at Kargah Nullah (10 kms. from Gilgit), Singal (56 kms), Gakuch (73 kms) and Phander (117 kms from Gilgit). Permits for fishing are issued by the Assistant Director, Fisheries, Government of Pakistan, Gilgit.

TREKKING & HIKING:
Trekking and hiking in the rugged mountains and verdant valleys of Gilgit are allowed only in the "open zone" which extends up to 16 kms. short of the control line with Indian held Kashmir and up to 50 kms. short of the Afghan border.

MOUNTAINEERING:
Around Gilgit are towering mountain peaks, waiting to be scaled. Permits for mountaineering are issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.