KARAKORUM HIGHWAY
A wonder on the earth
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INTRODUCTION
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.
Hotels On Karakorum Highway:
PTDC Besham 2
Abaseen Besham
Greens Sharkool 2
PTDC Barseen
Panorama Chilas 2
Shangrila Chilas 2