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Machulo La

Machulo La (has been spelt Machulu), is a mountain pass at an altitude of about 5,000 metres (16,000 ft), located in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

It offers stunning views of some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. From this point one can see K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-I, Gasherbrum-II, Gasherbrum III, Gasherbrum IV, K7, K6 and Nanga Parbat. It is also possible to have a wider view point including Masherbrum (K1) by moving along the ridgeline to the southeast.

See also

References

  1. ^ Gansser, A. (1980). "The division between Himalaya and Karakorum". Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences. 13 (1): 9–22.
  2. ^ "Machulo La trek". Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Machulu la Trek :: Machulo Trek, The Shortest way to see K2, Trekking in Baltistan, Skardu Trekking Agency". tours-treks.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Travel & Tourism Articles : Hamariweb.com - کے ٹو view Point". hamariweb.com. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2014.

35°16′25″N 76°19′08″E / 35.27368°N 76.31893°E / 35.27368; 76.31893