Ghanche

Ghanche District is a district of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region.
It is the eastern-most district of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is the coldest place within Pakistan as it is situated on the “third pole”, with temperatures reaching below -20 °C in the winter. The Khaplu Valley and the Hushe Valley form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh, the subrange of the Karakoram Mountains that includes the mighty peaks of K2 (8,611 m), Broad Peak (8,047 m), the Gasherbrums (8,000+ m) and Masherbrum (7,821 m). Overall less than half the area of district is covered by forests, and a major portion is permanently snow covered.

🏔️ Mountains & Peaks

• Masherbrum (K1, 7,821 m)
• Saltoro Kangri
• Siachen Glacier Region

🏞️ Lakes & Rivers

• Kharfaq Lake
• Hushe River

🌿 Valleys & Villages

• Khaplu Valley
• Hushe Valley
• Saling Valley
• Machulo Valley

🏰 Cultural & Historic Sites

• Khaplu Fort (Palace)
• Chaqchan Mosque (Khaplu)
• Thoqsi Khar (Khaplu Royal Palace)

🚙 Trekking & Adventure Routes

• Gondogoro La (5,585 m)
• Saltoro Pass
• Hushe to K2 Base Camp Route