At an elevation of 1,500m lies the Gilgit valley, offering spectacular scenic beauty.It is surrounded by lakes, rivers, glaciers and high mountains ranges. Some of the world's largest peaks, such as Nanga Parbat (8,125m) and Raka Poshi (7,788m) are located here.
The best season to visit is from May to mid October. The local dialect is Shina, however, Urdu and English are also spoken and understood.
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