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Rakaposhi Gilgit Baltistan September 2018

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Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek Range: Karakoram Altitude: Min : 600m - Max: 4938m Zone: Open Duration: 14 days Best Time: June - September Security  : This area is 100% safe and if you wish to avoid Islamabad it is also possible to take this trek by driving into pakistan via Khujerab pass from China Rakaposhi (7788m) is one of the most beautiful peak and the world�s 29 th highest mountain. It dominates the horizon and watches over the Karakoram Highway as you travel from Gilgit to Hunza. The peak is surrounded by famous glaciers and valleys like Bagrot, Minapin and Jaglot. There are several approaches to Rakaposhi. Its Northwestern Peak (6858m) was first reached by Campbell Secord and Vyvyan in 1938 via Jaglot route. In 1958 a British � Pakistan Forces expedition led by Captain Michael E. B. Bank attempted the peak through the north side of the Kunti Glacier and what is known as Monk�s head. The leader Captain Bank and Lieutenant T.W. Patey of the British Roya...

Lake Saiful Muluk - September 2018

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Saiful Muluk  (Urdu: جھیل سیف الملوک ) is a mountainous  lake  located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley, near the town of Naran in the  Saiful Muluk  ... Basin countries ‎: ‎Pakistan Surface elevation ‎: ‎3,224 metres (10,577 ft) Surface area ‎: ‎2.75 km 2  (1.06 sq mi) Primary outflows ‎: ‎ Kunhar River Lake is famous not only among nature lovers, and escapists but also the exotic trout fish hunters. The valley can be accessed through an un-metalled road from Kalam in a four by four (4x4) vehicle which ends in Mahudand Lake. The road is bumpy and tricky but the surrounding landscapes engrosses you so severely that you wish for more and expect to discover new panoramas. From Mahudand a track up to maximum one hour is leading to  Saiful Muluk  Lake. This Lake look similar to Mahudand Lake but both have difference in own beauty. There is also a big roaring waterfall near the  Saiful Muluk  Lake which bri...

Explorer Karachi Zoo - Garden

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The Karachi Zoo (Urdu: کراچی چڑیاگھر‬‎; Sindhi: ڪراچي جو چڙيا گهر‎), also known as Karachi Zoological Gardens, is located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.[1] It is the largest zoo of Pakistan and second oldest zoo in the country after Lahore Zoo. Karachi Zoo Date opened 1878[1] Location Nishter Road, Sir A.K. III Road, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Coordinates 24.876228°N 67.023203°E Land area 33 acres (130,000 m2)[2] No. of animals ~880[1] No. of species ~80[1] Annual visitors 0.1 million (2001)[1] Website http://www.karachizoo.pk/

Gilgit-Baltistan (Urdu: گلگت بلتستان ), formerly known as the Northern Areas

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      Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is the northernmost administrative territory in Pakistan.  Wikipedia Area :  72,971 km² Capital :  Gilgit Governor :  Mir Ghazanfar Ali Khan Population :  1.8 million (2015) Districts ‎: ‎10 Country ‎: ‎Pakistan Largest city ‎: ‎Skardu Main languages ‎: ‎Balti, Shina, Burushaski Did you know :  Gilgit-Baltistan ranks sixth among Pakistani provinces by GDP (4.60 million USD).   wikipedia.org