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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－Hispar冰川的源头
The upper Hispar glacier, with majestic Karakoram mountains in background, as seen on Hispar Pass, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
Hispar Pass (or Hispar La) (el. 5,128 m./16,824 ft.) is a high-altitude, non-technical mountain pass in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At the pass, the Biafo Glacier (63 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (49 km long) meet to form the world's longest glacial traverse outside of the polar regions, 100 kilometers in length..
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Baltit Fort Hunza Hunza Valley Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
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Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan.
In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, that sit on top of Karimabad. The foundations of the fort are said to date back around 700 years, but there have been rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. In the 16th century theThum married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to renovate the building as part of her dowry. The architectural style is a clear indication of Tibetan influence in Baltistan at the time.
The Mirs of Hunza abandoned the fort in 1945, and moved to a new palace down the hill. The fort started to decay and there was concern that it might possibly fall into ruin. Following a survey by the Royal Geographical Society of London, a restoration programme was initiated and supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme. The programme was completed in 1996 and the fort is now a museum run by the Baltit Heritage Trust.
Baltit Fort breaks the monotony of mud-rock houses of Hunzakuts. It is situated on the top of a hill from where it overlooks the whole valley. The fort was built some 600 years ago. It is entirely made of stones, supported by timber beams and plastered over with sun-dried mud. Elders of Hunza tell that a Balti princess was married with the Mir of Hunza. She brought Balti masons and artisans to build this fort as a dowry item. The fort remained the palace and family home of the Mirs until 1960 when a witch came to reside in it. The royal family shifted to a new granite palace. The fort has been well kept. It maintains a museum, library and a nice restaurant. The credit goes to the Agha Khan Trust for Culture.
Baltit Fort is three-storey building with 53 rooms. The main gate opens into a dark hall or corridor on the ground floor. There are guest rooms, kitchens, storerooms, prisons and living rooms attached to this corridor. A wooden staircase goes up through a square opening in the floor above.
The second floor has family apartments, reception rooms, royal court, arms depot and guards` chambers. A balcony presents a fascinating view of the valley. Another ladder takes to the roof. This is the best spot to view the famous peak of Rakaposhi that rises straight out of cultivated fields and reaches 7788 meters in the sky. Behind the fort, the Karakoram rises in a series of needle-sharp peaks. The most famous of them is lady`s finger. Locals also call it Bulbuli`s peak, after a legendary Hunza princess. The peak is so steep that even snow cannot sustain on its top. Thus, the black peak stands in contrast with its snow covered neighbors.
Baltit Fort, the former residence of the Mirs of Hunza
In olden times a number of small independent states existed in the history of Northern Areas of Pakistan. Among them Hunza and Nager were the traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the Hunza (kanjut) river. The rulers of these two states, known as Thámo / Mirs (Thάm=S), built various strongholds to express their power. According to historical sources (Ref: Tarikh-e-Ehd Atiiq Riyasat Hunza by Haji Qudrarullah Baig, Pub: S.T.Printers Rawalpindi 1980 Pakistan), the Hunza rulers initially resided in the Altit Fort, but later as a result of a conflict between the two sons of the ruler Sultan, Shah Abbas (Shάboos) and Ali Khan (Aliqhάn), Shaboos shifted to the Baltit Fort, making it the capital seat of Hunza. The power struggle between the two brothers eventually resulted in the death of younger one, and so Baltit Fort further established itself as the prime seat of power in the Hunza state.
The rich beauty of Baltit Fort can be traced to over seven hundred 700 years ago. Ayasho II, Tham / Mir of Hunza in the early 15th fifteenth century married Princess Shah Khatoon (Sha Qhatun) from Baltistan (In Moghul history Baltistan is called Tibet Khurd mean, little Tibet), and was the first to modify the face of Altit and, subsequently Baltit Fort. Baltistan meaning land of Balti people had a very strong cultural and ethnical relation with the Ladakh territory ofIndia then. Consequently, the structure of Baltit Fort was influenced by the Ladakhi / Tibetan architecture, with some resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Then additions, renovations and changes to the building were being made through the centuries by the long line of rulers of the Hunza that followed.
A veritable treasure house for ancient forts, the Northern Areas of Pakistan lost most of its glorious built heritage around the 19th century as a result of the destructive attacks by theMaharaja of Kashmir. However, in this regard people of Hunza were exceptionally fortunate to successfully defend against the invasions of Maharaja Kashmir four times. One of the biggest changes in the structure of Baltit Fort came with the invasion of the British in December 1891. Tham / Mir Safdarali Khan, ruler of Hunza his wazir Dadu (Thara Baig III), fled toKashgar (China) for political asylum with their fellows and families. With the conquest of Hunza and Nager states by the British forces in December 1891, the fortified wall and watch towers of the old Baltit village and watch towers of the Baltit Fort on its north-western end were also demolished as desired by the British authorities. The British installed his younger brother Tham / Mir Sir Muhammad Nazim Khan K.C.I.E, as the ruler of Hunza state in September 1892.
During his reign, Tham / Mir Nazeem Khan made several major alterations to the Baltit Fort. He demolished a number of rooms of third floor and added a few rooms in the British colonial style on the front elevation, using lime wash and colour glass panel windows. The Baltit Fort remained officially inhabited until 1945, when the last ruler of Hunza, Mir Muhammad Jmamal Khan, moved to a new palace further down the hill, where the present Mir of Hunza Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan (Current Chief Executive of Northern Areas) and his family are residing.
With no proper authority entrusted to care for it, the Fort was exposed to the ravages of time and over the years its structure weakened and began to deteriorate. His Highness Aga Khan IV initiated the restoration efforts for Baltit Fort in 1990, when Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan the son of last ruler of Hunza, Tham / Mir Muhammad Jamal Khan and his family generously donated the Fort to the Baltit Heritage Trust, a public charity formed for the explicit purpose of owning and maintaining the Fort. The restoration undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in Geneva in association with the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (Pakistan), took six years to complete. The project was supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture as the main donor through its Historic Cities Support Programme, as well as by the Getty Grant Program (USA), NORAD (Norway) and the French Government.
The restored Fort, resplendent in its regal glory was inaugurated on September 29, 1996 in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan IV and the president of Pakistan Farooq Ahmad Khan Laghari. It is now operated and maintained by the Baltit Heritage Trust and is open to visitors. Preservation at its best, the Baltit Fort serves as a perfect example of culture restored and preserved for the future generations of the mountain people.
In olden times a number of small independent states existed in the history of Northern Areas of Pakistan. Among them Hunza and Nager were the traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the Hunza (kanjut) river. The rulers of these two states, known as Thámo / Mirs (Thάm=S), built various strongholds to express their power.
According to historical sources {Ref: Tarikh-e-Ehd Atiiq Riyasat Hunza by Haji Qudratullah Baig, Pub: S.T.Printers Rawalpindi 1980 Pakistan}, the Hunza rulers initially resided in the Altit Fort, but later as a result of a conflict between the two sons of the ruler Sultan, Shah Abbas (Shάboos) and Ali Khan (Aliqhάn), Shaboos shifted to the Baltit Fort, making it the capital seat of Hunza. The power struggle between the two brothers eventually resulted in the death of younger one, and so Baltit Fort further established itself as the prime seat of power in the Hunza state.
The rich beauty of Baltit Fort can be traced to over seven hundred 700 years ago. Ayasho II, Tham / Mir of Hunza in the early 15th fifteenth century married Princess Shah Khatoon (Sha Qhatun) from Baltistan (In Moghul history Baltistan is called Tibet Khurd mean, little Tibet), and was the first to modify the face of Altit and, subsequently Baltit Fort. Baltistan meaning land of Balti people had a very strong cultural and ethnical relation with the Ladakh territory of India then. Consequently, the structure of Baltit Fort was influenced by the Ladakhi / Tibetan architecture, with some resemblance to the Potala palace in Lahasa
巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Skardu－享受此刻
A local resident resting on top of a cliff by Indus river, in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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Old man from Gilgit, Hunza
Hunza Valley, Pakistan
Photographs taken in the northern areas of Pakistan. Along the Hunza River and at more than 2000 meters extends this area that goes into the Karakoram Mountains (Karakoram hiway) with mountain peaks such as K2 or Rakaposhi. Images of people and landscapes that make up the valley one of the most spectacular places of the Himalayas.
Vall de Hunza, Pakistán
Fotografies preses a la regió nord del Pakistán. Al llarg del riu Hunza y a mes de 2000 metres d'altura s'exten aquesta area que s'adentra a la cordillera del karakoram (karakoram hiway) y que alberga cimes com el K2 o el Rakaposhi. Imatges de les persones i paisatges que conformen la vall en un dels enclavaments mes espectaculars dels Himalayes.
Valle de Hunza, Pakistán
Fotografias tomadas en la región norte de Pakistán. A lo largo del río Hunza y a mas de 2000 metros de altura se extiende este area que se adentra a la cordillera del karakoram ( karakoram hiway) y que alberga cimas como el K2 o el Rakaposhi. Imagenes de las gentes y paisajes que conforman el valle en uno de los enclabes mas espectaculares de los Himalayas.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Beyal－夏日的风景
Summer scenery as seen near Beyal village, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Skardu－PTDC Motel－K2博物馆
Italian K2 Museum in the scenic backyard of PTDC motel in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. It was set up in 2004 to commemorate the first successful summiting of K2 by an Italian expedition in 1954. There are numerous interesting photos documenting this expedition as well as previous expeditions into remote Baltistan.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gilgit－晨光初照
Morning light over the courtyard of Shaheen hotel in downtown Gilgit, the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan.
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These are the mountains between Gunar and Gilgit, with the obvious valley on the left leading down to Parri. The Hunza valley is beyond, and Nanga Parbat is the the right distance.
巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Fairy Meadows－受伤的小鸟
A little bird somehow could not fly. Shot at Fairy Meadows, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－路上的风景
Female trekker walking on the trail during Ultar Meadow trek in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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I managed to get some photos of people from Gilgit to sample out , how basically they look like. Most of them are pleasant or nice looking people.
Zafar is the guy at the night reception in my hotel .
Location : Gilgit, Pakistan
巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiju-Khoburtse－Baltoro冰川徒步
Two trekkers walking on Baltoro glacier, with majestic peaks of Karakoram mountains on left side, 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.
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A view of Phander Lake. Phander can be accessed from Gilgit through a 4-5 hours drive on a metaled road that connects Gilgit to Chitral via Shandur.
Gilgit: Col. Staff, Col. Hamid Rashid Malik Awan is launching Family Sunday Brunch in Serena Hotel Gilgit.
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 Village-Huru
Female trekker walking on dirt road partially flooded by Nagar river, from Hispar village to Huru, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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
Female trekker standing on top of the snow covered Hispar Pass, with Karakoram mountains and Hispar glacier in background, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
Hispar Pass (or Hispar La) (el. 5,128 m./16,824 ft.) is a high-altitude, non-technical mountain pass in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At the pass, the Biafo Glacier (63 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (49 km long) meet to form the world's longest glacial traverse outside of the polar regions, 100 kilometers in length..
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gilgit－晨光初照
Morning light over packed houses in downtown Gilgit, the capital city of Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan.
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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－怒放的山花
Wild flowers blooming on K2 Base Camp trekking route near Urdukas, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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－碧色冰潭
A turquoise colored melt pond on Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Karphogoro (means white rock in Balti language), in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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－Kani Basa冰川徒步
Porters and trekkers trekking across Kani Basa glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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－雪域冰河
The snow covered peaks of the Karakoram range, as seen on 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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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－学校里的女孩
Portrait of a cute little girl studying @ Hasegawa Memorial Public School in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－路上的风景
Female trekker taking photos of summer scenery in Hunza valley, as seen during Ultar Meadow trek in Karimabad, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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
A Balti porter trekking 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.
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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－Kani Basa-Jutmal－怒放的山花
Wild flowers blooming in Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Kani Basa and Jutmal, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步
Female trekker resting on the trail during Ultar Meadow trek in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
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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－Baltoro冰川徒步
Trekker walking on Baltoro glacier, with majestic peaks of the Karakoram range in background, 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.
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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
Female trekker taking photos on the snow covered Hispar Pass, with majestic Karakoram mountains and Hispar glacier in background, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.
Hispar Pass (or Hispar La) (el. 5,128 m./16,824 ft.) is a high-altitude, non-technical mountain pass in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At the pass, the Biafo Glacier (63 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (49 km long) meet to form the world's longest glacial traverse outside of the polar regions, 100 kilometers in length..
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