Are you taken aback by the title? Because to your knowledge, there are only seven wonders of the world so when did the eighth wonder come into existence? Do not worry, you will get to know all about it. Well, for the roadways this particular highway is termed as ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’. A road trip across the Karakoram Highway would be such a mesmerizing sight! You will be able to behold such beautiful landscapes changing from time to time. Now, let us know why is it termed as the ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’.
The Marvel That Is Karakoram Highway In Pakistan!
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Millions of Chinese highways, millions of beautiful landscapes:The Karakoram Highway between mountains and rivers covers the corners of the border#WildChina #toChina #ChinaScenery #狂野中国 #去中国玩 #中国风景 pic.twitter.com/cOHzkLtuRx— Wild China 狂野中国 (@WildChina_girl) February 18, 2024
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Passu, in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan, is a picturesque village along the Karakoram Highway, drawing global tourists with its accessible beauty.
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Karakoram Highway has many names and everything goes to the marvel that this man-made civil structure with modern engineering at its peak! Another popular known fact about this highway is that it is the highest paved international road in the world! It does not stop there and it will continue to astonish you with its beauty and factual information. Karakoram Highway is also one of the world’s hardest alpine climbs to do and one such pathway is made at 15,466 feet! Indeed a road to paradise.
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Why Is It The ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’?
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Passu is a small village located in Gojal valley upper Hunza of the Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan region of Northern Pakistan. Situated along the Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza, Pakistan, Passu is a popular tourist destination in Pakistan and all over… pic.twitter.com/EEnYYKFfJ1— Muhammad Afzaal (@m_afzaljutt) February 17, 2024
The Karakoram Highway is an important natural feature in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. It passes between valleys and mountains and usually starts during heavy snowfall in winter. Due to the elevation of the SY and the exchange of free space with the water surface,… pic.twitter.com/5oBEuGa5vb
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What is interesting is that there are around 20,000 rock art! These are located at 10 sites between Hunza and Shatial. So look out for these if you are planning to travel soon. You would not know what the next turn on the Karakoram Highway will bring you face to face with magnificent natural beauty!
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