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Rush Lake | A Difficult But Must Visit Destination in Gilgit-Baltistan

Rush Lake

Rush Lake Rush is a wonderful high-altitude lake in Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies near Rush Pari Peak, which is 5,098 metres (16,726 feet) above sea level. Rush lake is the 25th highest in the world, at a height of 4,694 metres (15,400 feet). It is about 15 kilometres (9 miles) North of Nagar valley, between Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak). The …

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Shangrila Resorts | A Piece of Heaven in Skardu

Shangrila Resorts Skardu

Shangrila Resorts Brigadier Muhammad Aslam Khan (late) was the first commander of the Pakistan Army’s Northern Scouts. He devised Shangrila, the first resort of its kind on the Pakistani territory. It is located on the side of Shangrila lake, which also bears the name Lower Kachura Lake. The lake’s elevation is nearly 2,499 metres (8,199 feet) above sea level. Skardu …

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Passu Cones | An Amazing Phenomenon of Gilgit-Baltistan

Passu Cones

Passu Cones While discussing Gilgit-Baltistan, Passu village is an important location, the meeting point of three of the world’s most mighty mountain ranges. K-2, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Masherbrum and Rakaposhi are amongst the highest peaks. This is the host of the Deosai Plains, the Baltoro glacier, the Batura glacier and many picturesque valleys. Hunza is a strikingly beautiful location that …

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