KARAKORUM HIGHWAY
A wonder on the earth
In the north of Pakistan lies a mountainous region containing
some of the world's most incredible scenery and mountain reaching
the extreme altitudes like 7000 - 8000 & above. Between 1966
to 1978 it was for the hard work of Chinese and Pakistani
engineers that a street was built above the shoulders of these
gigantic mountains. More than five hundred life buried under this
marvelous road which is known all over the world for its beauty
and variation in terrain and culture. The highway runs along the
river Indus and later continuos to Gilgit and Hunza valleys. Each
stop of this highway will definitely force you to admire it. One
can take a tour of 7 days going across KKH visiting the worlds
most beautiful areas like Kohistan, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu.
There are niece PTDC motels on main points and cities of the
Highway A typical tour will take you from Islamabad to Besham
overnight at PTDC motel Besham located on the Bank of Indus
river. Later you continue to Gilgit staying there for a night and
than spend two days in the Shangri-la ( Hunza
valley ). It is recommended that you take the same way back
revisiting this wonderful street. though there are flights
available from Gilgit to Islamabad but depend on weather, hence
usually are cancelled.
A Photo of Karakorum Highway
Hotels On Karakorum Highway:
PTDC Besham 2*
Abaseen Besham
Greens Sharkool 2*
PTDC Barseen
Panorama Chilas 2*
Shangrila Chilas 2*
Pakistan - Karkorum Highway
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