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You set the fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 8,720 as a guide. Once drivers respond, compare their offers and choose a driver based on their rating, reviews, and vehicle type. The route is 520 km long, and the drive takes 12 hours. The average ride rating is 4.92/5, based on 4,129 reviews.
Islamabad – Gilgit route details
12 hours
Average travel time
520 km
Average route distance
₨ 8,720
Recommended ride price
12 hours
Average travel time
520 km
Average route distance
₨ 8,720
Recommended ride price
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Route information
The drive from Islamabad to Gilgit follows N-15 (Kaghan Valley Road). The Islamabad to Gilgit distance is 520 km, and the average travel time is 12 hours when weather, checkpoints, and traffic near the cities do not add delays.
How do I book a ride from Islamabad to Gilgit?
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Create a ride request
Enter your pickup and destination addresses, choose a convenient date and departure time, and offer your fare.
- 2
Wait for offers from drivers
Offers usually arrive within a minute of creating a request. Drivers can propose their own price or a different departure time.
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Choose a driver and start your ride
Compare each driver's price, rating, reviews, and vehicle. After choosing a driver, call or message them to confirm the price, pickup address, destination, and departure time.
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How to get from Islamabad to Gilgit
Taxi
Regular taxi services from Islamabad to Gilgit usually charge a fixed fare. With inDrive.City to City, you can offer your own fare, using the recommended price of ₨ 8,720 as a guide, then choose a driver based on their offer, vehicle, and proposed ride details. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
Bus
Bus and coach options on the Islamabad to Gilgit corridor follow fixed terminals, timetables, and stops. The trip can take longer than the 12 hours car ride over 520 km because of boarding, breaks, and terminal transfers. It can be an affordable travel option, but you need to plan around the schedule and get to and from the bus stations. With inDrive.City to City you can book a ride with a local driver straight from door-to-door.
What are the best places to visit in Gilgit?
After arriving in Gilgit, start with Rakaposhi Viewpoint, continue to Naltar Valley, and add Gilgit-Baltistan Cultural Museum to your city route.
Rakaposhi Viewpoint
Rakaposhi Viewpoint is at Ghulmet in Nagar Valley, along the Karakoram Highway between Gilgit and Hunza. It offers roadside views of the mountain without the base-camp trek from Minapin. Plan it as an excursion beyond Gilgit rather than a city-center stop.
Naltar Valley
Naltar Valley is a mountain destination reached from Gilgit, known for forests, lakes, and skiing. It requires a separate outing beyond the city. Check the approach road and arrange suitable local transport, particularly if you plan to continue toward the lakes.
Kargah Buddha
Kargah Buddha is a standing Buddha image carved into a cliff in Kargah Nala, about 10 km west of Gilgit. The site offers a specific stop for exploring the region's Buddhist heritage, with the remains of a monastery and stupas excavated nearby.
