The Seventh Wonder of the world Karakoram Highway (KKH), from the lower Pakistan starts at Hassan Abdal (Attock) 50 KM from the federal capital Islamabad. Hazara Division, a major portion and populated area of NWFP starts and run...

The Seventh Wonder of the world Karakoram Highway (KKH), from the lower Pakistan starts at Hassan Abdal (Attock) 50 KM from the federal capital Islamabad. Hazara Division, a major portion and populated area of NWFP starts and run along the KKH at Haripur .

Abbottabad and Mansehra are the top ranked hill stations and renowned for a number of picnic and holiday spots in Pakistan . Tthandiani, Nathiagali, Naran and Kaghan Valley , Daddar and many other destinations are in Hazara Division. With lush green landscapes and cooler weather, this area presents magnificent views from the KKH. Hazara Division ends at the famous bridge over the mighty Indus River at Thhakot .

At Thhakot, the Indus runs along the KKH throughout the way. On 45 minutes (approx.) drive the KKH enters into Swat Distt. in NWFP. Besham is one among the major stay-along-the-way on KKH and the main portion of Swat. As the Besham ends, its the start of Indus Kohistan . Indus Kohistan is another beautiful area along the KKH and keeps visitors attention because of green high mountains and deep down Indus River . Dassu , Pattan , Juttial , Kumaila and Shatial are the main areas of population in Kohistan. After Indus Kohistan, the Northern Areas of Pakistan welcome the visitors at Chilas (Diammer). Chilas is a dry, hot in summer and desert sort of area, but with the major charm, world renowned Killer Peak Nanga Parbat (8125 Meters). At Raikot Bridge on the Indus , Gilgit starts and continue towards Khunjerab Pass. Before entering the Gilgit City , KKH turns right and leads toward Nagar and Hunza . At Jaglot , it is the meeting point of three worlds highest mountain ranges i.e. Karakoram , Himalaya and Hindu Kush . Nagar, Hunza and onwards up to Khunjerab is considered to be the most attractive part of KKH. With good reasons, snow covered peaks, rivers, largest glaciers of the region and entirely different geographic characteristics this area is a real distinction. Ali Abad , Hussaini , Passu and Sost are the permanent settlements on KKH in Hunza region before Khunjerab Pass.

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