10 Best Hilly Areas in Gilgit-Baltistan for 2026
For summer 2026, most of the tourist have already planned to visit these trending and best hilly areas in Gilgit-Baltistan to have an adventurous tour. These are the hot tourist points for the year 2026, as thousands of queries have already processed to provide information about these hilly areas of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Here, you are provided a list of beautiful hilly areas in Gilgit-Baltistan to make your adventurous and unforgettable tour in the year of 2026. List is created on the basis of last three years data using tourist reviews and logistics available there. It is created after analyzing various factors such as number of visitors, tourist attractions for that hilly area, trekking difficulties, available facilities & logistics, and accessibility. These hilly areas in Gilgit-Baltistan will be the place of your dreams where you must go to spend few days and enjoy the best time of your life and do memorable adventure available there.
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Passu
Passu is a small village located on the Hunza River at an elevation of 8,117 feet at the distance of 150 km from Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway. It is one of the beautiful valley of Gojal Upper Hunza and famous for the magnificent and panoramic view of Passu Cones from the KKH.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 8,117 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From April to December
Shimshal
Shimshal is a largest village located in Hunza district in Gilgit-Baltistan on Pakistan China Border. It is the highest settlement in the Hunza district at the altitude of 10,170 feet above the sea level, and located at 210 KM from Gilgit City.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 10,170 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From May to September
Skardu
Skardu is the main hub for tourism, trekking, and expedition in the Gilgit-Baltistan. The mountainous terrain of the region with four of the world's 14 Eight-thousander peaks, attracts people around the world having an interest in trekking, mountaineering, etc.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 8,202 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From June to end of September
Naltar valley
Naltar is a pine forest village in Gilgit at a distance of 40 km from Gilgit city. It is famous for its scenery and wildlife. Various animals can be seen while moving toward Naltar valley. Naltar is the second Ski Resort in Pakistan.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 9,680 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From April to October
Nagar
Nagar district is located next to the Gilgit district in Gilgit Baltistan at an altitude of 8,822 feet on the Karakoram Highway. It was part of the Nagar-Hunza district, it is constituted as a separate district in July 2015. Nagar Khas is the major town and administrative headquarter of the Nagar district.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 8,822 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From May to October
Gojal Upper Hunza
Gojal is the largest city in Baltistan next to Hunza, having a border with China and Afghanistan. It connects with China through the Khunjerab Pass and with Afghanistan through the Chapursan Valley. Gojal, also known as Upper Hunza, is the highest mountains area in the Karakoram and Pamir mountain ranges, at an average elevation of 4,000 meters.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 4,000 meters from sea level
Best Visit Time: From May to October
Ghizer
Ghizer district is located along the Gilgit River on the west of the Gilgit River. It is the most beautiful and attractive valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. It has a number of colorful valleys with singing streams within the green fields. It is the gateway to Chitral from the Gilgit side via Shandur Pass.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 9,940 ft from sea level
Best Visit Time: From May to September
Gahkuch
Gahkuch is the capital of Ghizer at the distance of 72km from Gilgit City on Shandur Gilgit Road. It is surrounded by mountains on the bank of the Gilgit River. There are all types of accommodations including PTDC hotel for tourists. It is a lush green valley with high mountains. The view of the Gilgit River in Gahkuch is very of beauty due to the wideness of the river in this area. Another wonderful view is the confluence of the Gilgit River and the Ishkoman River.
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Chilas is the capital town of Diamer district on the Karakoram Highway on the left side of the Indus River at the foot of Nanga Parbat. It is located at an elevation of 3,000 feet above sea level at a distance of 471 km from Islamabad via Besham through KKH and Hazara Motorway M-15. It is also accessible via Naran, Kaghan Valley, in less time by crossing Babusar Top.
Province: Gilgit Baltistan
Elevation: 4,150 ft from sea level
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