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Dark-throated Thrush (Turdus ruficollis) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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

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.

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.

Gilgit River by Shehzaad Maroof

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Gilgit River is a tributary of the Indus River, and flows past the town of Gilgit. It is located in the Northern Areas of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The Gilgit starts from Shandur lake. The Gilgit River is also referred to as the Ghizar River.

Shandur is a place where an annual polo game is played between teams representing Chitral and Gilgit. Shandur is the route to Chitral from Gilgit in the Hindukush mountain range and has a height of about 12,000 ft (3,700 m).

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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.

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..

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.

Hunza Valley by Rohaan Ali Bhatti

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Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus thura) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus thura) captured at Muchuwar Valley, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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

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.

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) 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.

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.

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.

Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit fb.me/birdsgb

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

Landscape of Naltar Valley by Waqas Afzal

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#beautiful #Pakistan #Gilgit 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.

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..

Sunset Over Gasherbrum IV, Goro II, 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－Goro II宿营地－Gasherbrum IV雪峰夕照

Sunset light over the majestic west face of Gasherbrum IV (7,925 m / 26,001 ft), part of the Karakoram range, as seen at Goro II campsite, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

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.

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.

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) captured at Don-e-Das, Hunza, 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

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.

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) 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

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) captured at Ghulkin, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit fb.me/birdsgb

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) 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

Red-Mantled Rosefinch (Carpodacus rhodochlamys) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Red-Mantled Rosefinch (Carpodacus rhodochlamys) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit fb.me/birdsgb

Western Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Western Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis) captured at Naltar, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

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

Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius) captured at Jarba Tso, Shigar, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Serena Hotel Gilgit by Muhammad Ashar

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Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) captured at Pidakesh, 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

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

Gilgit bazar by Ralph Apeldoorn

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Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) captured at Borit, Gojal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan with Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

For detailed information about Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan visit fb.me/birdsgb

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－雪湖密境

Stunning landscape of Snow Lake, as seen 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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