Gilgit Valley | |
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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]