Gilgit is the capital and most-populous city within the Pakistani-administered territory of Gilgit-Baltistan, situated in the disputed Kashmir region. It is geographically located in the broad Gilgit Valley near the confluence of the Gilgit and Hunza rivers.
The city serves as a major tourist destination in Pakistan, primarily functioning as a central hub for mountaineering expeditions and trekking activities within the Karakoram mountain range of northern Pakistan.