Central Karakoram National Park
- Central Karakoram National Park
Central Karakoram National Park or Karakoram National Park is a National Park in the Northern Areas of Pakistan that comprises the Baltoro, Panmah, Biafo and Hispar glaciers and their tributary glaciers. The Central Karakoram National Park lies mostly in Skardu District of the Northern Areas, but also includes area within the Gilgit District.
ee also
*Northern Areas of Pakistan
External links
* [http://www.mtnforum.org/resources/library/mockj95a.htm Objects of Desire in the Northern Areas - Report by John Mock, UC Berkeley]
* [http://www.mtnforum.org/resources/library/mockj97a.htm Mountain Protected Areas in Pakistan - Report by John Mock, UC Berkeley]
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