Gilgit is a mountain Town in the north of Pakistan. Its ancient name was Sargain. Later on people started calling it Gilit. Today the locals call it Sargain-Gilit. Gilgit is spread over an area of 3800sq km (14700 sq mi) and has an altitude of 1500m (4900ft). It is famous as a major hub for traveling and mountaineering expeditions in Northern Pakistan.In ancient times Gilgit was an important town