Junction Point of River Ghizer & River Hunza

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza at Gilgit.

In the heart of Gilgit city, a remarkable natural confluence occurs where the river Ghizer  and river Hunza/Nagar meet to form the Gilgit river. This junction point is not only a geographical landmark but also holds cultural and strategic significance in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The river Ghizer, originating from the Shandur Pass and fed by the high-altitude streams of the Ghizer District, flows eastward. The river Hunza/Nagar, coming from the Hunza Valley and fed by glacial meltwaters from the Karakoram Range, flows southward. These two rivers converge near Gilgit town, creating a vivid and dramatic landscape where turquoise and silty glacial waters blend.

This confluence is a symbol of the interconnectedness of the region’s diverse valleys and cultures. It also plays a key role in the hydrology of the Indus River system, as the Gilgit River ultimately flows into the mighty Indus River downstream.

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza/Nagar at Gilgit. 

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza/Nagar at Gilgit. 

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza/Nagar at Gilgit. 

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza/Nagar at Gilgit. 

Junction Point of River Ghizer and River Hunza/Nagar at Gilgit.