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Hispar Glacier

nearest airport: KDU, Skardu Airport, Skardu, Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

Short introduction

Stretching about 49 km, Hispar Glacier in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions. Surrounded by maje stic peaks of the Karakoram, it connects with the Biafo Glacier at the famous Hispar La (Pass), creating the world’s longest glacial traverse (over 100 km). The glacier is a paradise for trekkers and mountaineers, offering breathtaking landscapes of icefalls, crevasses, and snow-clad mountains, along with a glimpse into the raw beauty of the Karakoram wilderness.

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