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Delve into Harchi in Pakistan
Harchi in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is located in Pakistan - some 199 mi or ( 321 km ) North-East of Islamabad , the country's capital .
Local time in Harchi is now 12:29 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Skardu, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, and Islamabad. While being here, you might want to check out Skardu . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Harchi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Life in Hunza (1937)
This silent educational film shows rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. There is footage of fertility rites performed by the Mir and scenes of the ..
Panoramic view of Karakoram and Hunza Valley.Pakistan
The video was shot from the rooftop of Hunza View Hotel(HVH) in June 2010.It shows the magnificant view of the Karakoram Range and apart from it the Hunza and Nagar Valleys.Hunza and Nagar are two adj ..
Pakistan Karakorum Highway Karimabad and Nagär 1995
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Hunza Valley , most beatifull poient ,Eaglenest, ,,, by Asif Mughal
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Interesting facts about this location
Altit Fort
Altit Fort is an ancient fort above Karimabad in the Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title Mir, although they moved to the somewhat younger Baltit fort nearby three centuries later. Altit Fort and in particular the Shikari tower is around 900 years old, which makes it the oldest monument in the Gilgit–Baltistan.
Located at 36.31 74.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Attabad
Attabad, also spelt Atabad, is a town in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It is located at 36°19'0N 74°48'0E with an altitude of 2559 metres (8398 feet).
Located at 36.32 74.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Hispar River
The Hispar River forms from the melt water of the Hispar Glacier - a 49 kilometer-long glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains. The Hispar Glacier and river both flow northwest, passing through Hispar, Hopar and Nagar (Nagir) villages until the confluence with the Hunza River in the Hunza Valley. Road conditions are spectacular at best, treacherous at worst.
Located at 36.30 74.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. In the past, the survival of the feudal regime of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, which overlooks Karimabad. The foundations of the fort date back to 700 years ago, with rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. In the 16th century the local prince married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to renovate the building as part of her dowry.
Located at 36.33 74.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Miar Glacier
Miar Glacier is a glacier that forms in the north of Miar Peak (6,824 m) in Hoper Valley in Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Located at 36.18 74.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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