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Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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Sunrise Alpenglow Over Karakoram, 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－Baintha－冰川艳色

First sunlight over the snow covered Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Baintha campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) captured at Naltar, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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Amazing Clouds Over Paiju Peak, 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－Khoburtse－奇云缭绕Paiyu峰

Amazing clouds hanging over Paiju Peak (6610 m), part of the Karakoram range, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route near Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Sunset Rainbow, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Skardu－暮光中的彩虹

Rainbow above the mountains by Indus river during sunset, as seen in downtown Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, 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－Concordia－晨光初照

Dawn light over the majestic peaks of the Karakoram range, as seen near Concordia campsite, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Latok Peaks, Baintha To Marphogoro, 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－Baintha-Marphogoro－云雾缭绕的Latok群峰

Clouds hanging over the towering peaks of Latok group, part of Panmah Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Baintha and Marphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

The Latok group is a small cluster of dramatic rock peaks, notable for their extreme technical difficulty, and they have been the scene of some of the hardest climbing done at high altitude anywhere in the world..

Morning Cloud Over Kanjut Sar, Kani Basa, 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－Kani Basa－Kanjut Sar峰的玉带云

Morning cloud over the snow covered peak of Kanjut Sar (7,760 m / 25,459 ft), part of the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, as seen at Kani Basa, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Porter & Broad Peak, 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－Concordia－Broad Peak前的背夫

Portrait of a porter on Baltoro glacier, in front of the majestic Broad Peak (8,051 m / 26,414 ft), 12th highest mountain in the world, part of the Gasherbrum massif in Karakoram range, on K2 Base Camp trekking route at Concordia, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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Lenticular Cloud Over Choricho, 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－Khoburtse－Choricho峰顶的荚状云

Lenticular clouds (Altocumulus lenticularis) over snow covered peak of Choricho (6769 m), part of the Karakoram Range, as seen from Khoburtse on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Long-billed Bush Warbler (Locustella major) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Long-billed Bush Warbler (Locustella major) captured at Naltar, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Mango Gusor In the Cloud, Paiyu, 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－云端的Mango Gusor峰

The massive peak of Mango Gusor (20446 ft / 6232 m) in the cloud, part of the Karakoram Range, as seen at Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) campsite on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Landscape of Naltar Valley by Waqas Afzal

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Dawn Light Over Paiju Peak, 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－Khoburtse－晨光初照Paiju峰

Dawn light over snow covered peak of Paiju (6610 m), part of the Karakoram Range, as seen from Khoburtse on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dramatic Sky Above Karakoram, Concordia To K2BC, 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－Concordia-K2BC－壮观天象

Magnificient halos and rainbow above Karakoram mountains by Godwin-Austen glacier, as seen during the trek between Concordia and K2 base camp, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Black-throated Thrush (Turdus atrogularis) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Black-throated Thrush (Turdus atrogularis) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, Urdukas, 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－Urdukas－喀喇昆仑之晨光初照

Dawn light over snow covered peaks of Karakoram Range, with Baltoro glacier lies beneath, as seen from Urdukas on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Attabad Lake also known as Gojal lake Hunza by Faisal Chaudhary

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Attabad Lake also known as Gojal lake, is a lake in Gojal Valley, Hunza, Pakistan that was created in January 2010 by a landslide dam.

Kargah Buddha - rock carving in Gilgit by Y. Hila

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Gilgit used to be a centre of Buddhism. The rock carving was made in the 7th century AD.

Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) captured at Thore Valley, Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Cinereous Tit (Parus cinereus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Cinereous Tit (Parus cinereus) captured at Aliabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Dark Clouds In Karakoram, 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－Karphogoro宿营地－乌云压顶

Dark clouds looming over Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Karphogoro campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dawn @ Hispar Glacier, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Kani Basa To Jutmal, 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－Kani Basa-Jutmal－Hispar冰川之晨

Dawn light over Hispar glacier towards Hispar Pass, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Jutmal, 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.

Great Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilla) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Great Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilla) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Melt Pond 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－融化的冰潭

A turquoise colored melt pond on Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Marphogoro and Karphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

#Fairy_medway_Pakistan by Shahbaz Swati

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Sunrise Alpenglow Over Karakoram, 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－Baintha－晨光中的喀喇昆仑雪峰与无名冰川

First sunlight over the majestic Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Baintha campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Wild Flowers In Karakoram, Kani Basa, 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－Kani Basa-Jutmal－怒放的山花

Wild flowers blooming in Karakoram mountains by Hispar glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Kani Basa and Jutmal, 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.

Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Trekking In Karakoram, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Kani Basa To Jutmal, 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－Kani Basa-Jutmal

Balti porter trekking on hillside trail in Karakoram mountains, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Kani Basa and Jutmal, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Brown Accentor (Prunella fulvescens) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

#beautiful #Pakistan #Gilgit by Shahbaz Swati

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Snow Lake From 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－Hispar垭口远眺雪湖

Panoramic view of Snow Lake, surrounded by Karakoram mountains, as seen from 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.

Melt Pond On 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－融化的冰潭

Another melt pond 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.

Snow Lake From 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－Hispar垭口－雪湖之晨

Panoramic view of Snow Lake surrounded by Karakoram mountains, as seen on top of Hispar La, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. The highest peak in the center is Baintha Brakk (aka. the Ogre).

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.

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..

Spot-winged Tit (Periparus melanolophus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Spot-winged Tit (Periparus melanolophus) captured at Mayoon Berr, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Trekking In Karakoram, Bitanmal To Hispar Village, 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－Bitanmal-Hispar Village

Porter and trekker trekking in Karakoram mountains, between Bitanmal and Hispar village, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Blue-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus caeruleocephala) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Blue-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus caeruleocephala) captured at Naltar, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) captured at Gulmit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Nikon D500 and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

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－跨越冰桥

Trekker crossing a glacial bridge on 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.

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, Jutmal, 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－昆仑之晨

Dawn light over the snow covered peak of the Karakoram mountain range, as seen at Jutmal campsite, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Summer Scenery @ Fairy Meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Fairy Meadows－世外桃源

Summer scenery at Fairy Meadows, beneath the snow covered peak of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m, 26,660 ft), ninth highest mountain in the world, part of the western Himalayas, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Morning Clouds Over Karakoram, Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Over Karakoram, 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－Karphogoro－奇峰飘云

Morning clouds hanging over the majestic peaks of Karakoram range, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Karphogoro campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Naltar, Gilgit by Asad Ijaz

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Shooting Stars by Asad K

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umm, theres a mountain and some shooting stars, in case you cant figure it out :p

Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Blue-fronted Redstart (Phoenicurus frontalis) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit www.birdsofgilgit.com

Clouds Over Karakoram, 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－云中的雪峰

Clouds over the snow covered peak of the Karakoram range, as seen 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.

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