Day trip from Gilgit to Muzaffarābād
Muzaffarābād lies 188 km (117 mi) south-west of Gilgit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 188 km (117 mi) apart, Muzaffarābād is a realistic day trip from Gilgit: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
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| Gilgit | Muzaffarābād | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Population | 216,760 | 725,000 |
| Elevation | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Muzaffarābād
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Staying in Muzaffarābād
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Muzaffarabad. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 547 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Muzaffarābād from Gilgit?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gilgit; by road roughly 230 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gilgit to Muzaffarābād by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gilgit and Muzaffarābād?
No, both are on Asia/Karachi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Muzaffarābād?
Our booking partner lists 54 places to stay in Muzaffarabad, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.