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Explore Bargin in Pakistan
Bargin in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan is a place in Pakistan - some 160 mi or ( 258 km ) North-East of Islamabad , the country's capital city .
Time in Bargin is now 12:38 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Skardu, Shimrot, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Parri. Since you are here already, consider visiting Skardu . Where to go and what to see in Bargin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Bunji, Pakistan
Bunji or Boanzhe is a small town of Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The distance from Bunji to Gilgit is about 50 km on the Karakoram Highway. Bunji is located at 35°39'N, 74°36'E. BULACHI is a sub village of Bunji, Bulachi is located far from Bunji . near to Skardu District.
Located at 35.67 74.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Karakoram Highway
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is the highest paved international road in the world. It connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,693 m/{{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 15,396.981627297 | 0}} ft as confirmed by both SRTM and multiple GPS readings. It connects China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Gilgit–Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions and also serves as a popular tourist attraction.
Located at 35.60 74.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Minawar
Minawar is a village located 8 km from Gilgit city. One high school and middle school for about 500 students. Population of Minawar village is about 300 families.
Located at 35.87 74.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Dashkin
Dashkin is a village in the district Astore, 85 km from Gilgit, capital of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Dashkin is famous for certain rare species of wildlife, such as the Astor Markhor (a species of Ibex) and the Snow Leopard. The people of Dashkin are good at typical traditional sports like swimming, riding, hunting, kabdi, basra and rasa kashi. The village is full of natural resources. The Dichil nallah of Dashkin is full of gemstones and natural beauty.
Located at 35.48 74.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Sakwar
Sakwar village is near to Jutial, Gilgit city, village population is about 300 families. Water shortage is the big problem of Sakwar village.
Located at 35.88 74.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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