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Biafo Glacier, Mango To Baintha, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango-Baintha－Biafo冰川

View of Biafo glacier beneath Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Mango and Baintha, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Crossing Jutmo Glacier, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－穿越Jutmo冰川

Female trekker trekking across Jutmo (Jutmal) glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Trekking Toward Hispar La, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－翻越Hispar垭口

Balti porters trekking on permanent snow cover of Snow Lake (4,838 m), toward Hispar La (5,128 m), during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Traditional House Interior, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－传统老房子内部

The interior of a traditional house in upper Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

watching polo Gilgit by Shaun Metcalfe

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This man has a really interesting face, I bet he has some stories to tell too

Hon Pass, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－Hon Pass - 到此一游

Male hiker posing for a shot on top of Hon Pass (4257 m), with snow covered peak of Karakoram range in background, in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Route to Gilgit by Ahmed Nayyar

Confluence of Indus & Gilgit Rivers. by Umair Ashfaq

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At this point the Indus (known as Lion river ) meets the gilgit river. Originating in Tibet and having reached the northern most point in its journey a few miles before this point it turns and now flows in a southerly direction running through the entire length of PAKISTAN, to culminate in the Arabian sea.

The Indus existed before the mountains formed, and it was able to maintain its course as these rose. It enters Pakistan flowing northwestwards into Baltistan, having already travelled nearly 1,000km from its source near Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailas in Tibet, China passing through Ladakh along the way in Gilgit-Baltistan its main tributaries are the Shingus, The nagar, The Chalt, the Yasin, the Ghizer and the Ishkoman rivers drains into the Gilgit River before this confluence point.

The Indus is 3200km long, making it the 3ed longest river in the Asia and the 21st longest in the world.85% of the river discharge is carried in May to September period resulting from snow and glacial melt as well as the moonsoons.

Umair Ashfaq Photography.

Baltit Fort @ Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Baltit古堡

Interier of Baltit Fort in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Baltit Fort was founded in the 1st CE, and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list since 2004.

Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Snow Lake－雪湖留影

Female trekker in traditional costume at Snow Lake, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

The Shepherd by Danial Shah

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Hillside Trail, Askole to Namla, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Biafo Hispa Snow Lake徒步－Askole-Namla

Winding trail on the foot of the Karakoram mountains near Askole (Askoli) village, located in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Askole is Pakistan's highest and most remote village, the last human settlement before trek to the wilderness of the Karakoram mountains.

Decorated Truck By Attabad Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad湖畔的卡车

A highly decorated truck unloading cargo by the shore of Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake was created in January 2010 by a massive landslide dam.

Military Outpost, Goro II, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Goro II－深山里的军事哨所

A igloo style military outpost in Karakoram mountains, as seen near Goro II campsite, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hunza Girl In Traditional Dress, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－穿传统服饰的风之谷女孩

Portrait of a young Hunza girl in traditional dress, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Lonely Yak In Karakoram, Jutmal To Bitanmal, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Jutmal-Bitanmal－Hispar冰川边上的牦牛

A lonely yak wondering in Karakoram mountains, with Hispar glacier in background, as seen between Jutmal and Bitanmal, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Trekking On Biafo Glacier, Namla to Mango, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Namla-Mango－Biafo冰川徒步

Trekker walking on the moraine of Biafo glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Namla and Mango, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Ifrah Posing Like A Super Model, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－有超模范的Ifrah

Portrait of Ifrah, posing like a super model, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

KARAKORAM by Muhammad Shahbaz Zain

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Gasherbrum IV, K2 Base Camp Trek, Urdukas To Goro II, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Urdukas-Goro II－Gasherbrum IV峰

The majestic west face of Gasherbrum IV (7,925 m / 26,001 ft), as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Urdukas and Goro II, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Godwin-Austen Glacier, Concordia To K2BC, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Concordia-K2BC－Godwin-Austen冰川

View of Godwin-Austen glacier, with majestic Karakoram mountains in background, as seen during the trek between Concordia and K2 base camp, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Golden sunrise hitting a peak opposite Asumber Pass by Mobeen Ansari

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Hon Pass, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－Hon Pass - 到此一游

Male hiker posing for a shot on top of Hon Pass (4257 m), with snow covered peak of Karakoram range in background, in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Urdurkas Campsite, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Urburkas宿营地

View of Urdukas campsite, situated on a rocky hillside high above Baltoro glacier, with Urdukas peak in background, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Summer Scenery, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Shigar河谷－夏日风景

Summer scenery by Shigar river, in Shigar valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Shigar valley stretches about 170 km from Skardu to Askole and is the gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram.

Trekking On Biafo Glacier, Marphogoro To Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Marphogoro-Karphogoro－Biafo冰川徒步

Trekkers and porters walking on Biafo glacier, with towering peaks of the Karakoram range in background, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Marphogoro and Karphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Glacier, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar冰川全景

Panoramic view of Hispar glacier, with majestic Karakoram mountains in background, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Hispar Pass and Kani Basa, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Glacier is a 49 km (30 mi) long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan which meets the 63 km (39 mi) long Biafo Glacier at the Hispar La (Pass) at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) to create the world's longest glacial system outside of the polar regions. This 100 km (62 mi) highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Hunza Girl On Meadow, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷女孩

Portrait of a young Hunza girl on the meadow, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Security Guard @ Baltit Fort, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Baltit古堡－门口的警卫

Portrait of the security guard at the entrance gate to Baltit Fort, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Baltit Fort was founded in the 1st CE, and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list since 2004.

by Waleed Ahmed Usmani

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Deep Crevasse On Hispar Pass, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar冰川－冰之深渊

A deep crevasse on Hispar glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Glacier is a 49 km (30 mi) long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan which meets the 63 km (39 mi) long Biafo Glacier at the Hispar La (Pass) at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) to create the world's longest glacial system outside of the polar regions. This 100 km (62 mi) highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Chilas Gilgit by Hunzographer

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Trekking On Biafo Glacier, Askole to Namla, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Askole-Namla－Biafo冰川徒步

Trekker, porter and guide walking on the moraine of Biafo glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Askole (Askoli) and Namla, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Snow Lake－雪湖留影

Female trekker in traditional costume at Snow Lake, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Trango Tower (Nameless Tower), Paiju To Khoburtse, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiju-Khoburtse－川口无名（Trango Nameless Tower）峰

The majestic peak of Trango Tower (Nameless Tower) (6239 m), a large, pointed, rather symmetrical spire which juts 1000 m out of the ridgeline, part of the Trango Towers, Baltoro Muztagh, Karakoram Range, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Poplar Trees By Attabad Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad湖畔的白杨树

Poplar trees growing by the shores of Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake was created in January 2010 by a massive landslide dam.

Lonely Yak In Karakoram, Jutmal To Bitanmal, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Jutmal-Bitanmal－花丛中的牦牛

A lonely yak resting on meadow in Karakoram mountains, as seen between Jutmal and Bitanmal, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) by imtiaz ahmad

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Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) captured at sonikot ,Jutial, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Decorated Truck By Attabad Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad湖畔的卡车

A highly decorated truck parked by the shore of Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake was created in January 2010 by a massive landslide dam.

Summer Scenery In Karakoram, Shafung to Baintha, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Shafung-Baintha－夏日风景

Summer scenery in Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Shafung and Baintha, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Traditional House Exterior, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－传统老房子外观

The exterior of a traditional house in upper Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Military Outpost, Goro II To Concordia, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Goro II－雪山下的军事哨所

A igloo style military outpost in Karakoram mountains, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Goro II and Concordia, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Children of Hunza, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷的孩子们

Portrait of a little boy and a girl living in Karimabad, in Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Towering Peak, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiyu-Khoburtse－高耸入云的无名峰

Morning cloud over a nameless peak, part of the Karakoram Range, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Village, Hispar Nagar Valley, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar村

View of Hispar village, located two kilometers below the snout of the 49 kilometer-long Hispar Glacier. as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Glacial Pool On Baltoro Glacier, Paiju To Khoburtse, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiju-Khoburtse－Baltoro冰川－冰潭惊艳

Turquoise colored glacial pools on Baltoro glacier, with majestic peaks of Karakoram Range in background, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiju (Paju, Paiyu) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Horse @ Mango II Campsite, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango II 宿营地－吃草的马儿

A horse grazing on the meadow near Mango II campsite, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Karakoram Mountains, Mango I To Mango II, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango I-Mango II－巍巍昆仑

View of Kakakoram mountains by Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Mango I and Mango II campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Gilgit Baltistan by Umair Mushtaq

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From the date of 20th July to 29th July I have Spend my holidays in Khunjrab Pass, Gilgit Baltistan and Hunza Valley

Trekking On Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Karphogoro-Snow Lake－雪湖徒步

Balti porters resting on the permanent snow cover of Snow Lake, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

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