🏔 Chilas is a small town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, located on the famous Karakoram Highway (KKH) along the banks of the mighty Indus River. It’s often used as a stopover point for travelers heading to Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu, or Fairy Meadows.
✨ Why visit Chilas?
Stunning views of the Indus River valley
Gateway to Nanga Parbat base camp (Rupal and Raikot sides)
Ancient petroglyphs and rock carvings, some over 2,000 years old
A less touristy, more rugged vibe compared to Hunza or Skardu
đźš— How to reach?
By road via KKH from Islamabad (about 12–14 hours drive)
By road from Gilgit (4–5 hours) or Skardu (7–8 hours)
There’s no commercial airport; everything’s overland