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Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is a mountainous town located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Travelers venturing into the Pakistani Himalayas or heading to or from China will likely spend at least one night here. This makes it an ideal base to conduct further trip research, connect with potential travel companions, or simply relax. It also serves as a starting point for climbers aiming for nearby Rakaposhi.
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The optimal time to visit is from May until mid-October. The local dialect spoken is Shina, but Urdu and English are also commonly spoken and understood.
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Gilgit City has a view from the Gilgit Serena Hotel.
Gilgit is situated just off the Karakoram Highway between Chilas and Karimabad, and most visitors arrive by road.
