TOP 10 GLACIERS OF PAKISTAN
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Pakistan boasts some of the largest glaciers outside of polar regions, with the Siachen and Batura glaciers being prominent examples. The Siachen Glacier is often cited as the second longest non-polar glacier globally. Other notable glaciers include the Baltoro, Biafo, and Hispar, all located in the Karakoram mountain range.
Here’s a list of 10 notable glaciers in Pakistan:
- Siachen Glacier: Located in the Karakoram, it’s a major glacier and the site of ongoing territorial disputes.
- Batura Glacier: Found in the Hunza Valley, it’s the second longest glacier in Pakistan outside of Baltistan.
- Siachen Glacier: Located in the Karakoram, it’s a major glacier and the site of ongoing territorial disputes.
- Baltoro Glacier: A major glacier in the Karakoram, known for its confluence with the Godwin-Austen Glacier at Concordia.
- Biafo Glacier: Located in the Karakoram, it’s one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
- Hispar Glacier: Another significant glacier in the Karakoram, part of the Hispar-Biafo Glacier system.
- Chiantar Glacier: Located in the Hindukush region, specifically in Chitral.
- Yengunta Glacier: Situated in Baltistan within the Karakoram.
- South Barum Glacier: A notable glacier in the Karakoram region.
- Passu Glacier: Located near the Batura Glacier in the Hunza Valley, often visited by trekkers.
- Ghulkin Glacier: Also located in the Hunza Valley, near the Passu and Batura Glaciers.