Gilgit, 10 km from the Karakoram Hwy (KKH) in the northern frontier of Pakistan, is surrounded by mountains with glaciers, ice fields, and valleys.  The beautiful Gilgit River runs through the city and soaring above Gilgit is breathtaking Mount Rakaposhi with an altitude of 7,788m.
 
Traveling further north and north east in the province of Gilgit, on the KKH, takes us to the famous Hunza, beyond the Muztagh and Karakoram ranges, we move onward to the borders of China, and finally to the Chinese cities of Tashkurgan, upal, andKashgar in Xinjiang. Gilgit is only 20km from the charming small village of Parri Bangla on the Karakoram Highway, and Chhamoghar a larger village east of Parri Bangla and 15km from Gilgit.
 
Gilgit is one of two major focal points for mountaineering expeditions. It is from Gilgit that climbers either venture to Karakoram or the Himalaya mountains.
 


  Attractions 
Gilgit has a snow skiing resort. Chair lifts take skiers to the mountain heights. Guides are available for novice and experts alike and snow clearing equipment simplifies parking access. The resort has modern facilities and the finest amenities. Gilgit is a great place to purchase a large variety of semiprecious stones from the areas mountain mines. 

  Accomodation 
The exclusive Serena motel in the area serves delicious cuisine and providing warming lodge rooms that have spectacular views for relaxation before returning to the hills