17 Amazing Glaciers In Pakistan That You Must See Before They Are Gone

[Umair Nawaz]

The wonders and beauty of our country is undeniable. Some of the most magnificent glaciers in the entire world are present here. 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.

1. Baltoro Glacier

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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.

2. Batura Glacier

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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.

3. Biafo Glacier

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The Biago Glacier is 67kms long and the third biggest land glacier in the entire world. Mango, Baintha and Namla are campsites set up near the glacier and can be accessed through the Askole Village of Gilgit-Baltistan.

4. Panmah Glacier

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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!

5. Rupal Glacier

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It is the source of the Rupal River and lies in the Great Himalayas. It is South of the Nanga Parbat and North of Laila Peak.

6. Sarpo Laggo

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The glacier flows from Pakistan to China just north of the Baltoro Muztagh Range. It can be reached from the Baltoro Glacier by hiking but the journey is arduous.

7. Biarchedi Glacier

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This truly magnificent glacier joins up with the Baltoro Glacier in the North. It lies just a little north east of the Birachedi Peak.

8. 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.

 

[Nefarious]

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.

Who controls it right now?

 

[Umair Nawaz]

9. Godwin-Austen Glacier

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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.

10. Gondogoro Glacier

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The Gondogoro is the alternate route to reaching Concordia. It lies in Gilgit-Baltistan and the journey through it is breathtaking.

11. Shani Glacier

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The glacier lies in the Naltar Valley just north of Shani Peak. The rubble you see in this picture is not rubble. It is ice covered by mud.

12. Abruzzi Glacier

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It lies to the North of the Baltoro in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is reachable through Concordia and offers the best views of K2 in all of Pakistan.

13. Hispar Glacier

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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.

14. Hussaini Glacier

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The Husseini Glacier is just on top of the Husseini village. The river flowing at the bottom of the picture just south of the village is the Hunza River.

15. Miar Glacier

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Located in Nagar, Gilgit, the glacier forms in the north of Miar Peak. A trek along the glacier provides some of the finest views known to mankind.

16. Passu Glacier

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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.

Who controls it right now?

Pakistan. These images have Pakistani glaciers.

 

[Oracle]

Before they are gone Or you will be dead ?

 

[Umair Nawaz]

17. Vigne Glacier

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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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[ghazi52]

Thanks for sharing. . . . . . ..

 

[karakoram]

Beautiful indeed

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Thanks for sharing. . . . . . ..

lol no thanks, its u whom we should be thanking. I guess yr contribution to the economy would be like a million dollar.

 

[Pakistanisage]

MUUAAMWWAAA. You Gotto Love this " SOHNI DHARTI "

MUUAAMWWAAA. You Gotto Love this " SOHNI DHARTI "

 

[B+ Dracula]

Long Live the GLACIERS

 

[aks18]

these glaciers will not go any where they are made to balance the eco system of world if they are gone it will be end of the world and by the way some research reveled our karakoram ranges glaciers are not melting they are expanding every year

 

[[Bregs]]

Beautiful pics, virgin unexplored glaciers