Kharmang Valley
The Kharmang Valley (Urdu: وادی کھرمنگ), also known as Kartaksho, is one of the five main valleys situated in Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. The area became an individual district in 2015, with its temporary headquarters set at the town of Tolti. The valley is located 120 kilometres (75 mi) from the city of Skardu.
Kharmang Valley
وادئ کھرمنگ | |
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Kharmang Valley Location within Gilgit–Baltistan Kharmang Valley Location within Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 34°56′40″N 76°13′21″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Adm. Unit | Gilgit–Baltistan |
| District | Kharmang District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
Tourist destinations in the area include Manthokha Waterfall, Khamosh Waterfall Mehdiabad Valley and Kharmang khas valley. Kharmang is where the Indus River enters Pakistani-administered territory from the Leh district in Indian-controlled territory of the disputed Kashmir region.
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