Gilgit Valley

Gilgit Valley (Urdu: وادی گلگت) is a valley located in Gilgit District in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan. The Gilgit River flows through the valley. 375 km of road connects it to the town of Chitral via the Shandur Pass (3,800 m). The town of Gilgit lies in the valley.
| Gilgit Valley | |
|---|---|
| Floor elevation | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gilgit District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Population centers | Gilgit |
| Coordinates | 36°13′59″N 73°35′06″E / 36.233°N 73.585°E |
| Rivers | Gilgit River |
Gilgit Valley (Urdu: وادی گلگت) is a valley located in Gilgit District in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan. The Gilgit River flows through the valley.[1] 375 km of road connects it to the town of Chitral via the Shandur Pass (3,800 m).
The town of Gilgit lies in the valley.[2]
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Gilgit Valley
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Gilgit Valley
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Gilgit Valley from Sonikot
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Broad View Of Gilgit Valley
References
[edit]- ^ Negi, S. S. (2017-05-31). Discovering the Himalaya. Indus Publishing. p. 79. ISBN 9788173870798.
- ^ Brown, William (2014-11-30). Gilgit Rebelion: The Major Who Mutinied Over Partition of India. Pen and Sword. p. 4. ISBN 9781473821873.