Overview

Gilgit, the Capital of the Northern areas of Pakistan, is a flourishing frontier town that has expanded rapidly to about 50,000 inhabitants since the Karakoram Highway (KKH) opened in 1978, connecting Gilgit with the rest of Pakistan and China. Gilgit town is the hub of Northern Areas. Its bazaars attract traders from all over Pakistan and China. A variety of languages are spoken as Chinese silk and chinaware, fabrics, handicrafts, foodstuff and spices change hands.

It is hot from May to September, pleasant in October and April and cold from November to March. The snow-covered peak of mighty mount Rakaposhi (6143 meters) stands guard at the eastern end of town, and a semi circle of barren peaks about 4,500 meters high enclose the valley on other three sides. Gilgit gets only about 130 millimeters of rainfall annually; so all agriculture land is irrigated with water from melting snows from higher altitudes.

Gilgit Serena Hotel
The hotel is located in Jutial Village in the lap of Jutial Mountains just opposite famous Mount Rakaposhi (6143 meters). The hotel is six kilometers from the main town and the airport. The hotel offers a panoramic view of Gilgit valley. While having a cup of tea in the Dumani Restaurant or sitting in the guestroom balcony one can enjoy the fantastic view of Rakaposhi, Danyore village and the rivers of Gilgit and Hunza embracing each other just below the hotel.

Accommodation

Total guestrooms
42
Standard rooms with shower
40
Executive / Rakaposhi Suite
1
Presidential / Shimshal Suite
1
Rooms with two twin beds
32
Rooms with one large bed
8
Pairs of inter-connected rooms
2

Dining

From June to September traditional BBQ is served

Recreation

Day excursion to Naltar
- Bagrot valley
- Chinese cemetery at Danyor
- City tour and shopping (local handicraft and Chinese silk hot favorite of tourist)
- White water rafting in Hunza and Gilgit rivers
- Yak safari
- Trout fishing
- Polo
- Horse riding