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Pakistan is home to one of the most beautiful lakes one wishes to see.
Deserts, mountains, oceans, Pakistan has got almost all of the natural
wonders. If you a thrill seeker, you must like to see glaciers. Just in
case you really do like visiting glaciers, here is a wonderful list of
glaciers you can see in Pakistan. Glaciers are a large persistent body
of ice which hold most of the Earth’s fresh water resources. With global
warming on the the rise, the life of these glaciers is not indefinite.
Make time to see them before they vanish completely.
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Baltoro Glacier
The glacier at 63km in length is one of the largest land glaciers on
Earth. It can be accessed through Gilgit-Baltistan region. The glacier
gives rise to the Shigar River. |
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Passu Glacier
Located in the South of Passu, the Passu Peak is nearby as well. The
glacier links up with a number of other glaciers in the region and is
one of the most remarkable sights in Pakistan. |
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Panmah Glacier
Located in the Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, the
Panmah Glacier needs to be seen to be believed. The mud you see is
actually a debris laden glacier. |
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Batura Glacier
At 53 km in length, the Batura Glacier is up there with the biggest in
the world. It lies in the Batura Valley in the Gojal region of Gilgit
Baltistan. |
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Godwin-Austen Glacier
It lies close to the K2. The Godwin-Austen glacier joins up with the
Baltoro and at this confluence lies the infamous Concordia. A visit to
the glacier can be arranged from Skardu.
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Biarchedi Glacier
This truly magnificent glacier joins up with the Baltoro Glacier in the
North. It lies just a little north east of the Birachedi Peak.
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Bilafond Glacier
Located in the Siachin region, this glacier is claimed by both Pakistan
and India. It is the source of the Saltoro River, a tributary of Shyok
River.
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Gondogoro Glacier
The Gondogoro is the alternate route to reaching Concordia. It lies in
Gilgit-Baltistan and the journey through it is breathtaking.
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Vigne Glacier
The Vigne glacier also lies in Gilgit, quite near the popular Baltoro
and Gondogoro glaciers. To reach the Gondogoro Pass, you must traverse
over the Vigne glacier.
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Hispar Glacier
It is 49 kms long and along with the Biofo forms what is the longest
glacial system of the world. The Hispar River rises from this glacier.
Hiking on the Hispar is extremely tough and involves a lot of boulder
hopping and stream crossing.
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