There simply is no way to tour District Gilgit and not be awestruck by its scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.
Glorious Scenery
There’s a huge diversity of natural scenery: rugged Highlands in District Gilgit with glens and lake; Naltar’s fabulous fjords, seemingly chipped to jagged perfection by giants; the beautiful valleys of the nomal; and the grassy hills of Gilgit. If you’re looking for river boating, the Hunza river reveals one gem after another. Or strike out to lesser-known, yet beautiful crystal clear waterfront. Mountain lovers should head to the Karakoram: they march across Kashmir spanning the borders of Pakistan, China, and India,
joyous life
District Gilgit has some of the best nightlife in the world. Famous local DJs keep the party going in all night, all of which also offer top-class entertainment, especially theatre and live music. Other key locations for high-energy nightlife include nomal, naltar and bargo, while those hankering for something cosier can add sleeping under the open sky while watching the ocean of stars or Night cafes to their itinerary. Continue to party on the Gilgit streets at a multiplicity of festivals and celebrations, from city parades attended by tens of intimate concerts in different public places.
Magnificent Menus
Once you’ve ticked off the diversity of natural scenery, panoramic vistas and energetic nightlife, what’s left? A chance to indulge in a culinary adventure to beat all others, that’s what! Who wouldn’t want Gilgit’s favorite mamto, and chapshoroo, or even special dishes in rupple inn? But did you also know that Gilgit has some of the best International restaurants; that dessi tikka kebab is a key part of contemporary food culture; and that in Gilgit you can gorge on rice tables? Once again Gilgit’s diversity and global reach is its trump card.
Cultural Heritage
District Gilgit’s almost unmanageable wealth of attractions is its trekking: the birthplace of ancient history makers of trekking, the buddist school of art in between baseen and bargo, the graceful canals of naltar and sharoot, and the multilayered historical and cultural canvas of The north’s oldest City. Less obvious but no less impressive attractions include Moorish palaces in the city, the fascinating East-meets-West brew of Nomal, the majesty of meticulously restored imperial palaces in the surrounding areas, and the ongoing project of restoring cultural heritage.
