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Gilgit–Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas) is the northernmost territory of Pakistan. It borders the territory of Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north, the Xinjiang autonomous region of China to the east and northeast and the Jammu and Kashmir state of India to the southeast.

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Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) captured at Hudur 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

Nameless Peak, 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－暮光中犬牙交错的无名峰

Dusk light over some jagged nameless peak, 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.

Entering school by Abdul Qadir Memon

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Inside Baltit Fort by Osaidullah Kehar

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Sunset Over Uli Biaho, 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－Uli Biaho峰－日落余晖

Sunset light over the impressive peaks of Uli Biaho (6417 m), as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route at Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Trekking On Baltoro Glacier, 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－Baltoro冰川徒步

Trekker in front of a glacier melt pond 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.

Gilgit, PAKISTAN by TARIQ SULEMANI

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Hume's Warbler (Phylloscopus humei) by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Hume's Warbler (Phylloscopus humei) captured at Avgarch Valley, 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

Bakhordas 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－Jula－Bakhordas雪峰

View of the snow covered Bakhordas Peak (17822 ft / 5432 m), from Jula (Jhula) campsite, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Bakhordas is not interesting (considering Karakorum conditions) for its height, but rather for its shape of massive rock tower, which rises more than two kilometers above the river Biaho Lungma.

Borith Lake, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Clara

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Dawn Light Over 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－喀喇昆仑之晨

Dawn light over Karakoram mountains by Hispar Glacier, as seen at Kani Basa campsite during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dawn Light Over Angel Peak (Angel Sar), 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－晨光中的天使峰（Angel Sar）

Dawn light over the beautiful Angel Peak (6,858 m / 22,500 ft), a mountain near K2, in 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.

Dusk 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－昆仑暮色

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

Dawn Light 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－雪域之晨

Dawn light over the snow covered 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.

Diran, Karakoram Range, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Diran雪峰

Morning light over snow covered peak of Diran (7,266m/23,839 ft), part of the Karakoram Range, as seen on top of Hon Pass, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Melt Stream On 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－融化的溪流

A melt stream on Biafo glacier, 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.

Pasu Glacier by Osaidullah Kehar

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Stitched Panorama of 09 vertical photos.

Sunset Cloud Over Karakoram, 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－无名峰顶的火烧云

Sunset cloud over the snow covered peak of the Karakoram range, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route at Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Attabad Lake by Osaidullah Kehar

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Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan by Adnan Younus

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Across River Gilgit is a majestic view of KARAKORAM RANGE from KARAKORAM HIGH WAY. Jalal Abad Valley (Right) and Oshkund Das (Left) are separated by a small stream that originates from the Glaciers of Kakakoram.

September 2016.

Dusk Cloud 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－昆仑奇云

Dusk cloud over the rugged peak of the Karakoram mountain range, as seen near Jutmal, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Gilgit by Ghalib Hasnain

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Crossing 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－翻越Hispar垭口

Balti porters trekking on the snow covered Hispar Pass, with Karakoram mountains 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..

Crossing 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 top of Hispar La, with Snow covered Karakoram mountains 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..

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.

Sunset Over 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－日落余晖

Sunset over Hunza valley as seen on top of Hispar La, with Snow covered Karakoram mountains in background, 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..

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

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

Melt Pond On Baltoro Glacier, 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－Baltoro冰川－融化的冰潭

A giant glacier melt pond 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.

Jula Campsite With Bakhordas 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－Jula－Bakhordas雪峰下的Jula营地

Jula (Jhula) campsite on K2 Base Camp trekking route, with snow covered Bakhordas Peak (17822 ft / 5432 m) in background, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Bakhordas is not interesting (considering Karakorum conditions) for its height, but rather for its shape of massive rock tower, which rises more than two kilometers above the river Biaho Lungma.

Dawn Light 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－晨光初照

Dawn light over the snow covered peaks of the Karakoram range at 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.

View near Gilgit by Raymond Cunningham

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Gilgit Pakistan

Crossing Attabad Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad Lake

A small ship with passengers and a car crossing Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake was created in January 2010 by a massive landslide dam.

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, 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垭口－喀喇昆仑之晨

Dawn light over Karakoram mountains by Hispar Pass, as seen at Kani Basa campsite during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. The snow covered peak to the left is Baintha Brakk (aka. the Ogre), part of Panmah Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountains.

Baintha Brakk (7,285 m / 23,901 ft) is famous for being one of the hardest peaks in the world to climb. This is a mountain that has only been summitted twice, despite numerous attempts by highly qualified, top-of-their-game mountaineers.

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.

Light In the Darkness, 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－光暗之间

Sunlight shines through clouds onto Karakoram mountains and Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Baintha campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

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

Male trekker taking photos at Snow Lake campsite, 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.

Junction of Hispar & 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－Hispar与Jutmo冰川汇合处

View of the junction of Hispar and Jutmo (Jutmal) glacier towards Hispar Pass, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Kani Basa and Jutmal, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, 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－日照金山

Dawn light over the snow coered peaks of the 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.

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..

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－云雾缭绕的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.

Dawn Light 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

Dawn light 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.

Tripplepoint, where Himalaja, Hindukush and Karakorum meet, Pakistan by Clara

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Traditional Carpet @ 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－光影迷离

Sunlight shines through painted windows over the traditional carpet inside 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.

Gilgit-Hunza Road! by Shehzaad Maroof

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Gilgit (Karakoram Highway, Silk Route)

Shehzaad Maroof Photography

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.

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, with majestic Karakoram mountains in background, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Dawn Light Over Paiju Peak, Urdurkas, 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－晨光初照Choricho峰

Dawn light over snow covered Paiju peak (6610 m), part of the Karakoram Range, as seen from Urdukas 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

Trekker and porters trekking in Karakoram mountains by Hispar glacier, 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.

Gilgit Autumn by Shehzaad Maroof

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Near Gilgit city!

Shehzaad Maroof Photography

Trekking 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冰川徒步

Balti porters trekking on Hispar glacier, 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.

Trekking On 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冰川徒步

Trekker and porter walking on Biafo glacier, 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.

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