Security wise, Gilgit-Baltistan is considered to be one of the safest regions under Pakistani control, but some parts of it are off-limits to tourists, especially the buffer zone along the "Line of Control" that divides the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of Kashmir. Avoid venturing close to the LoC as it could land you in trouble with both respective authorities. District Head quarter hospitals are present in Gilgit, Skardu, Khaplu Ghache District, Chilas Diamer, Ghazin Gahkuch.
contact
Mobile services are available in the area.
emergency numbers
Chief Secretary, Gilgit-Baltistan Tel: 92-0572 2501
Deputy Commissioner Tel: 92-0572 2521
I.G. Police Tel: 92-0572 2403
A.I.G. Tel: 92-0572 2366
S.S.P. Tel: 92-0572 2502
Airport Police Station el: 92-0572 3266
Special Branch Police el: 92-0572 3356
Intelligence Bureau Police Tel: 92-05722496
PIA Booking Tel: 92-0572 3390
PIA Tower Tel: 92-0572 3947
Airport Manager Tel: 92-0572 2333
talk
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan spoken throughout Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan as lingua franca. The Local languages are Shina, Balti, Khowar, Wakhi and Burushaski, As elsewhere in Pakistan, English is fairly widely spoken among the educated classes and those involved in the tourist industry.