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The last western hold of Karakoram remains till Karumbar and Ishkoman and at here 300 miles long journey of Karakoram Finishes from Siachen Muztagh to end of Batura Muztagh and then starts another majestic range of Mountains "The Hinduraj range" of Pakistan. This time a bit green with less amount of glaciers and heights.
 
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This place of Pakistan must be included among Ten Most beautiful places of the world. The World Ninth Highest Mountain "Nanga Parbat" 8126 meters above sea level in the Background.
 
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The spell bounding lake of Karambar in the border's region of Chitral with Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Ishkoman is also very near from here. The lake itself is at 4300 m above sea level and is among one of the highest lakes of the world. The reddish wild flowers are awesome in the end of Summer's season. The Lake itself is 3 km long approx.
 
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The beautiful Karambar lake and Karambar Pass at 4300 m approx above sea level in Chitral, Pakistan
 
The Katasraj temples are located 40 km from Chakwal District of Punjab.

Dedicated to Shiva, the temple has existed since the days of Mahābhārata and the Pandava brothers spent a substantial part of their exile at the site.

The Katas site houses the Satgraha, a group of seven ancient temples, remains of a Buddhist stupa, a few medieval temples, havelis and some recently constructed temples, scattered around a pond considered holy by Hindus. The temples at Katas are mostly constructed on square platforms. The elevation of the sub shrines seems to form a series of cornices with small rows of pillars, crowned by a ribbed dome.

the temple is evidently ancient, but not antiquitic. The earliest construction has been dated to around 600 CE, at least a thousand years before hte mahabharat war.

Its amazing that when INdian historians, and historians of India, lament the lack of any architectural evidence regarding the period of hte mhabharata wars, we have people claiming this.
 
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The Beautiful Village in the Mountains of Hindu Raj named as "Kishmanja" in Upper yarkhun valley, Chitral. In the background Koyozoom peaks(6871 metres Above Sea Level) rising into the sky. notice the river on the right side coming from glaciers in the far.
 
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The mountains of Pamirs almost follow same pattern and same Slope that is what made Shimshal So beautiful and Unreal. The gentle slopes of Pamirs are so soothing to the eye unlike Karakorams in the other parts of Pakistan whose height makes one neck to feel uncomfortable. the flowers spread on the fields are Marvelous. The Lake is just an addition to the beauty.
Credits: Muhammad Ali Jawed
 
thanks for the pictures, neo..absolutely stunning.

Thanks mate...I feel so home sick right now...:cry:

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The Junction point of Pamirs and Karakoram Mountains. The beautiful gently sloped mountains of Pamirs with gentle glaciers meet the Rugged High mountains of Karakoram which possess the large area of Glacial ice on their face. In the background and on the right hand side is the start of Karakoram mountains while on the left hand side are Pamirs and the start of their lovely green pastures.
 
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The beautiful valley of Shimshal constitutes the northern most Pamir mountain ranges of Pakistan. This is one of the most beautiful point in the valley as the Shimshal lake surrounds it.The mountain of Mingli Sar is in front of it. From here one can have the glimpses of Karakoram mountains located just south of it. The world largest glaciers are located on the South eastern side of this valley. To the North is located the province of China while to the left are Hindukush ranges and their beautiful pastures.K2 i located on the southern eastern side of this valley.
Credits: Muhammad Ali Jawed
 
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The beautiful reflections of Dudipatsar Lake in it's Crystal Clear Waters.
Credits: Saad Asad
 
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Green In the Black refers to the Kararkoram mountains whose name means Black Mountains and it is surprisingly that a lush green valley is found inside the snow clad peaks and largest glaciers of the world.
Credits: Atif Gulzar
 
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The beautiful valley of Naltar in the south eastern side of Gilgit is 35 km away from the main town. It's lush green pastures and green carpeted ground make it a jewel of the Gilgit. The untouched forests of Naltar compelled WWF to and it is now a protected game reserve.The beautiful Small stream like river coming from the Shani glacier in the far.
Credits: Atif Gulzar
 

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