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Chilas
Chilas is the main town of the Diamer district, on the Indus along the Karakoram Highway. The rocks around it carry thousands of carvings and inscriptions left by travellers, traders and Buddhist pilgrims over many centuries. It is also where the Babusar road from Naran joins the highway.
About Chilas
Chilas is the main town of the Diamer district, on the Indus along the Karakoram Highway. The rocks around it carry thousands of carvings and inscriptions left by travellers, traders and Buddhist pilgrims over many centuries. It is also where the Babusar road from Naran joins the highway.
- Rock carvings and inscriptions along the Indus
- Junction of the Babusar road and the Karakoram Highway
- Stop on the way to Fairy Meadows and Hunza
Best time to visit
April–October; summers in the Indus gorge are very hot.
Travel tips
- Visit the rock carvings early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
- Go with a guide who knows where the best carvings are.
- Overnight here when driving between Naran and Gilgit.
Cost estimate
Usually an overnight stop on a Karakoram Highway tour — ask for a quote.