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2 unusual facts about Karakoram Highway


Baldheri

Bach Christian Hospital is also located in Baldheri UC, this hospital was very important during the 2005 Pakistan earthquake that struck the area, due to its location on the Karakoram Highway.

Sirikot

The Karakoram Highway begins at the town of Havelian and goes north through the division towards China via the Northern Areas.


Diamer District

Before the Karakoram Highway was opened in 1978, the only road reaching Gilgit town from the south was a rough track north from Balakot to Babusar Pass (via Kaghan, Naran, Besal, and Gittidas) and further north through Babusar Gah to Chilas.


see also

Gilgit District

Indus River - enters Gilgit District from Skardu District about six kilometers north of Jaglot where Gilgit River falls into Indus River and the Indus flows south along the Karakoram Highway.