What is Ghanche District?
Q: What is Ghanche District?
A: Ghanche District is the easternmost district of the Northern Areas, Pakistan.
Q: Which countries border Ghanche District?
A: China and India (occupied territories of Jammu and Kashmir) border Ghanche District.
Q: Which districts are located to the north, northwest, and west of Ghanche District?
A: Skardu District is located to the north and northwest of Ghanche District while Astore District is located to its west.
Q: Why is the line of control along the eastern most region of Ghanche District not permanent?
A: The line of control is not permanent due to the conflict between Pakistan and India.
Q: What has been proposed regarding the Siachen Glacier region?
A: Moderates in Pakistan and India have proposed to make the Siachen Glacier region a Peace Park.
Q: What is the capital of Ghanche District?
A: The capital of Ghanche District is Khaplu.
Q: What is Khaplu known for and what mountain ranges are included in Skardu District?
A: Khaplu is known as the coldest place within Pakistan and is also called the "Third Pole" with temperatures reaching below −20°C (−4°F) in the winter. Khaplu and Hushe valleys form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh, the subrange of Karakoram, that includes the mighty peaks of K2 (8,611 m), Broad Peak (8,047 m), Gasherbrums (8,000+ m), and Masherbrum (7,821 m), all of which are included in the Skardu District.
