Gulmit Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Gulmit is the capital of the
Gojal Tehsil, in the upper
Hunza region of the
Gilgit territory in the
Northern Areas of Pakistan. Before 1974, when Hunza was a state, Gulmit used to be the Summer Capital of the state. After the abolition of the state it became the Tehsil's seat of government. Gulmit is a centuries-old historic town, with
mountains, peaks and
glaciers. It is a
tourist spot and has many hotels, shops and a museum. Its altitude is 2408m (7900 ft) above the
Arabian Sea level and has a population of over 6000, with about 1000 houses. The people speak
Wakhi language and belong to the
Ismaili sect of
Islam. There are six Jamaat-khanas or religious community centres.
External link
- Gulmit Map [1]
- Gojal Photo Gallery [1]
- Gojal Eco Tourism Study
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