Questions tagged [gilgit-baltistan]
Formerly known as the Northern Areas of Pakistan, an autonomous self-governing region sharing borders with Afghanistan, China and the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Comprises what were the Gilgit Agency, Baltistan, Hunza and Nagar.
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Finding Gilgit's Kargah Buddha
Wikivoyage says the Kargah Buddha carving is near Gilgit:
Located on a rock near Kargah Nullah (ravine), 10 km. from Gilgit town is a beautiful rock engraving of Buddha from 7th century A.D.
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Burushaski teacher or course in Hunza Valley, Pakistan
I love exotic languages as much as I love travelling so one destination I'm considering for my next trip is Pakistan where a language famous to linguists for not being related to any other language is ...
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Is it possible for Indian citizens to travel to Gilgit–Baltistan and Azad Kashmir?
The Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent and has been under territorial dispute between India and Pakistan for decades. There are two regions in particular that are claimed by India but under ...
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What is the safest way to travel from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China)?
What is the safest way to go from Hunza (North Pakistan) to Kashgar (West China) ? Travelling mainly by bus and local transportation wherever possible.
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What is the safest way to travel from Tehran to North-Pakistan?
What is the safest way to go from Tehran to Hunza (North Pakistan)? Travelling mainly by bus and local transportation wherever possible.
Note: I am aware it will not be 100% safe anyway.
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