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The Highway of Karakoram
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Karakoram Highway
COUNTRY
Pakistan
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Connects Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan to Hasan Abdal in the Punjab province of Pakistan
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About The Highway of Karakoram
It is one of the highest paved roads all over the world. It is at an elevation of 4,714 m passing through the Karakoram mountain range.
Some Lesser Known Facts About The Highway of Karakoram
- Some people also refer to the highway as the Eighth Wonder of the World due to high elevation and the conditions in which it was made.
- It also connects to the Asian Highway AH4.
- An important fact the visitors must know that the border crossing between China and Pakistan which is made at Khunjerab Pass is only open between the period of first of May to the end of December. As the region receives heavy snow in winters. You must also know that landslides are common at the time of monsoons in July and August.
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