K2

K2 (Karakorum 2)

 K2 is also known as Godwin Austin and in Balti (local) language it is called CHOGORI.

K2 is the second most highest mountain after Mount Everest.

It is situated at Shiger (village) of Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan.
Its elevation is  8611 m (28251 feet). It is the second mountain measured in the Karakorum range that's why its name is K2 (Karakorum 2).
First time discovered and measured in 1856.
 Sir Godwin Austin was the first person who surveyed K2 first time.

K2 view from China .

K2 View from Pakistan.

In Pakistan K2 have 4 camps without counting the base camp , after camp 4 it is the summit (end) point.

1. Camp 1 Abruzzi Route
2. Camp 2 House Chimney
3. Camp 3 The Black Pyramid 
4. Camp 4 The Shoulder  

Seasons:

K2 is open for tourists for only few months.These months are May , June , July and August. 

 Local helpers moving towards K2

 A group of tourists at Concordia .

moving towards K2

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TIBET: The land of unique cultures

Tibet: 
               Tibet is geographically part of China,situated in west of china.Tibet is very famous for their unique cultures.

Because of many large glaciers,Tibet is also known as water tower of Asia. Government of china has already invested large amount of money for water projects in Tibet.

As per history is concern,people are living here for 21000 years ago.

Tibet is also famous for many large mountains,Mount Everest(29029 ft) is the highest mountain of world is located on the border with Nepal.

This region is famous for the origination of many large and deepest river on earth.

The following rivers are originate from Tibet.

•  Yangtze river
•  Yellow river
•  Indus river
•  Ganges river
•  Salween river
•  Mekong river 
•  Barhamputra river

Famous places in Tibet:

1) Potala Palace

It was the residence of Dalai Lamas in 17th century.this palace is 117 m high having 1000 rooms in 13 storied.It has fully decorated with great wealth of art and culture of Tibet.Now it is open for visitors because some part of the beautiful palace has been turned in museum.

2) Jokhang Temple and Bharkhor  bazaar

 Jokhang is basically holiest Buddhist temple in Tibet,along this Bharkhor bazaar is present around Jokhang and always full with crowd for shopping and selling of ritual objects.

                            

3) Namtso Lake

The lake at the level of 4720 m is a popular destination of tourist in Tibet.It is a very amazing place due to its heart touching attraction.A beautiful white mountains in blue sky and the crystal like blue water make this place fantastic too.It is also highest salt water lake of world.

4) Shigatse city

       It is 2nd largest city in Lhasa,it situated just 250 Km in west of Lhasa.Tashihunpo monastery and the traditional market is very famous over here as tourist point of view.

Largest Buddhist monasteries of Tibet is present in this region.The world largest and famous brass statue called Maitreye Buddha which is 80 ft tall is present over here.

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Altit Fort Hunza

Altit Fort Hunza

Altit fort is based on a 1000 ft tall rocky cliff .It is approximately 1000 years old.It is situated at Hunza Gilgit Baltistan. this fort is made by artists of Baltistan It was the home of rulers of state Hunza. Recently Altit fort is renewed by a NGO AKRSP(Agha khan ruler support program)  and the government of Norway.It is now a museum and have historical things of the rulers of hunza. Altit fort is a beautiful place for tourism it is open for tourist since 2007.

 Prince Charles and Prince Karim Agha Khan at Altit fort at the time of inauguration ceremony.  

front view of Altit Fort

Night view of Altit fort 

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shandur the land of beauty

Shandur : The highest polo ground of world.
       Shandur polo ground was made in 1935 by UK Administrator for Gilgit-Baltistan

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shandur top is located in Gilgit Baltistan the famous tourist place through out the world.Gilgit baltistan is located in Pakistan.

It is situated 38000 meters above sea level.The world highest polo ground is situated over here.It is also famous & known for the Roof of the World.Shandur polo is also called free style polo.

As per polo is concern it is the famous and most favorite game of Gilgit Baltistan.

Shandur is 197 kilometers away from gilgit and 147 kilometers from Chitral.The route from Gilgit to Shandur is full of beauty places and amazing valleys like Gahkuch,Pandar and gupis.These places have God gifts like beautiful lakes,mountains and wildlife animals.

Polo ground of Shandur is not man made ground.it is naturally designed to be a polo ground.This ground is made by small hills around it all sides.These small hills are used by spectators to enjoy the matches.Shandur lake and the beauty of surrounding makes it more beautiful.

Shandur polo festival is very famous in entire world.it starts from 7 to 9 july at Shandur polo ground.Polo teams of Gilgit and Chitral come to face.Large number of spectators from different corners of world enjoy this match every year.This match is very hard and its very difficult for players to play at 12000 feet above sea level.

Shandur polo festival was frist held in 1936.The other acivites like paragliding,folk music, cultural dance are also held with polo matches.

Remember one thing if any one want to visit this beautiful place.Please don't forget to bring warm clothes beacuse it is cold over here in evening and night.

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