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Historical Places Near Karakoram Highway

38 Historical Places to Visit Near Karakoram Highway

Chashme Shahi
Historical & Heritage Site
1
Chashme Shahi is one of the beautiful Mughal gardens situated in the heart of Srinagar, Jammu & Kash..
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Pari Mahal
Historical Garden/Monument
2
Pari Mahal, meaning 'Palace of Fairies', is a historic garden located above the Chashme Shahi Garden..
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Shalimar Bagh
Historical garden
3
Shalimar Bagh, also known as Shalimar Gardens, is a Mughal garden linked through a channel to the no..
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Rani Temple
Historical Temple
4
The Rani Temple, also known as the Maharani Temple, is an alluring historical structure situated in ..
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Akhand Chandi Palace
Historical Landmark
5
The Akhand Chandi Palace is situated in Chamba, a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surr..
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Francis Catholic Church
Historical Landmark
6
St. Francis Catholic Church in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful example of colonial archi..
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Dera Baba Banda
Historical Gurudwara
7
Dera Baba Banda is a revered Sikh shrine located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. ..
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Shey Monastery and Palace
Historic site
8
Shey Monastery and Palace is an ancient complex perched on a hillock 15 kilometers to the south of L..
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John's Church
Historical & Religious Site
9
St. John's Church is a significant historical church situated in the majestic town of Dalhousie, Him..
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Shankaracharya Temple
Historical Temple
10
Shankaracharya Temple, also known as Jyeshteshwara Temple, is perched atop the Shankaracharya Hill, ..
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Nishat Bagh
Historic/Mughal Garden
11
Nishat Bagh, known as the 'Garden of Bliss,' is situated on the eastern side of the Dal Lake with th..
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Subhash Baoli
Historic site/Natural attraction
12
Subhash Baoli is a picturesque spot located in the quaint hill station of Dalhousie in Himachal Prad..
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Skardu Fort
Historic Fortress
13
Skardu Fort, also known as Skardu Castle, is a historic fortress situated in Skardu, the capital of ..
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Altit Fort
Historical Landmark
14
Altit Fort is an ancient fort located at an elevation in the heart of Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltist..
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Shigar Fort
Historical Landmark
15
Shigar Fort, also known as Fong Khar, meaning the Palace on the Rock, is a 17th-century fortificatio..
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Baltit Fort
Historical Landmark
16
Baltit Fort is a historical fort in the Hunza valley, near Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region..
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Chowk Yadgar
Historical Landmark
17
Chowk Yadgar is a historic landmark located at the heart of Peshawar, Pakistan. It serves as a symbo..
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Khaplu Palace
Historical Landmark
18
Khaplu Palace, also known as Yabgo Khar, is a historic serenity located in the town of Khaplu, in th..
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Jamrud Fort
Historical Landmark
19
Jamrud Fort, situated at the entrance to the Khyber Pass in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas ..
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Mahabat Khan Mosque
Historical Landmark
20
Mahabat Khan Mosque is an iconic 17th-century Mughal-era mosque situated in the heart of Peshawar's ..
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Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Historical Marketplace
21
Qissa Khwani Bazaar, located in Peshawar, Pakistan, is renowned for its vibrant history as the 'Baza..
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Bala Hisar Fort
Historic site
22
Bala Hisar Fort is a historic fortress located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It stands ..
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Shakarparian
Historical Landmark & Park
23
Shakarparian is one of Islamabad's most renowned tourist spots, offering panoramic views of the city..
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Saidpur Village
Historical Site
24
Saidpur Village is a quaint and historic village nestled in the Margalla Hills of Islamabad, Pakista..
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Wakha Rgyal
Historical and Cultural site
25
Wakha Rgyal, located in Mulbekh, is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Ladakh, India. It ..
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Mulbekh Chamba (Maitreya Buddha Statue)
Monument/Historical Place
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The Mulbekh Chamba, or Maitreya Buddha statue, is a revered monument located in Mulbekh, a village i..
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Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty
Historical Landmark
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The Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty is situated in Turtuk, a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, Ind..
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Tiger Hill (Drass)
Historic Site/Natural Attraction
28
Tiger Hill is a prominent peak located in the Drass sector near Kargil in the Ladakh region of Jammu..
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Basgo Monastery
Historical & Religious Site
29
Basgo Monastery is a historical monastery situated in Alchi, a small village in the Ladakh region of..
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Zongkhul Monastery
Historical & Religious Site
30
Zongkhul Monastery clings to the Ating Gorge's rock face in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India. Thi..
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Hunderman village
Historic Village
31
Hunderman village is a remote gem located near the Line of Control between India and Pakistan in the..
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Stok Palace
Historical Landmark
32
Stok Palace, located in the Stok village of Leh district in Ladakh, India, is an emblematic symbol o..
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Leh Palace
Historical Landmark
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Leh Palace, often compared to the Potala Palace of Lhasa, Tibet, is a former royal palace overlookin..
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Mulbekh
Village/Historical Site
34
Mulbekh is a small village situated in the Kargil District of Ladakh in India. This picturesque loca..
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Gauri Shankar Temple
Historical & Spiritual Site
35
Gauri Shankar Temple is an ancient shrine situated at a picturesque location in Pahalgam, Kashmir, I..
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Shikargah
Historical Landmark
36
Shikargah, also known as the Hunting Lodge, is a lesser-known historical attraction that sits over T..
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Khanqah of Shah Hamdan
Historical, Religious
37
The Khanqah of Shah Hamdan, also known as Khanqah-e-Moula, is a mosque and Sufi shrine located in th..
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Sher Garhi Palace
Historic Site
38
Sher Garhi Palace is a historic structure that stands as a significant remnant of the architectural ..
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Hill Stations (19)
Religious Places (56)
Historical Places (38)
Museums (10)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (1)
National Parks (5)
Forts (1)
Villages (16)
Zoos (2)
Mountains (20)
Gardens (6)
Dams (3)
Lakes (16)
Trekking Places (6)

Other Places to Visit in Gilgit

Naltar Valley
Valley
Naltar Valley
Rakaposhi View Point
Mountain Viewpoint
Rakaposhi View Point
Hunza Valley
Valley
Hunza Valley
Kargah Buddha
Archaeological Site
Kargah Buddha
Hushe Valley
Mountain Valley
Hushe Valley
Phander Lake
Lake
Phander Lake
Khunjerab Pass
Mountain Pass
Khunjerab Pass
Attabad Lake
Lake
Attabad Lake
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Explore Places to Visit Near Karakoram Highway by Type

Hill Stations (19)
Religious Places (56)
Historical Places (38)
Museums (10)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (1)
National Parks (5)
Forts (1)
Villages (16)
Zoos (2)
Mountains (20)
Gardens (6)
Dams (3)
Lakes (16)
Trekking Places (6)

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