Dawat Restaurant (Indus Lodges)
دعوت ریسٹورنٹ
Gilgit's highest-rated rooftop restaurant overlooking the river, known for grilled river trout and Hunza lamb karahi.
Located inside Indus Lodges on River View Road, this rooftop restaurant overlooks the Gilgit River and snow-capped mountains. It ranks first on TripAdvisor's Gilgit list, and a local guide rates it the best local-food restaurant in town. Recommended dishes include grilled river trout, a mixed barbecue platter and Hunza lamb karahi, often served with fish crisps and kahwa tea. Prices are on the high side for the area, and the evening river view is best. It is about a 12-minute drive from the airport.
Opening hours
About 7:00 to 1:00 the next day (confirm with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Danyor Suspension Bridge
- Chinese Memorial Cemetery (Danyor)
- Chinar Bagh
- Gilgit Bazaar
- Kargah Buddha
- Bagrot Valley
- Junction of Three Mountains
- Naltar Valley & Lakes