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).

Gilgit Valley
Gilgit Valley is located in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit Valley
Gilgit Valley
Location in Gilgit-Baltistan
Floor elevation2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Geography
LocationGilgit District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Population centersGilgit
Coordinates36°13′59″N 73°35′06″E / 36.233°N 73.585°E / 36.233; 73.585
RiversGilgit River

The town of Gilgit lies in the valley.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Negi, S. S. (2017-05-31). Discovering the Himalaya. Indus Publishing. p. 79. ISBN 9788173870798.
  2. ^ Brown, William (2014-11-30). Gilgit Rebelion: The Major Who Mutinied Over Partition of India. Pen and Sword. p. 4. ISBN 9781473821873.