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Askole, Askoli, or Askoly (Urdu: اسکولی) is a small town located in Braldo Valley (district Shigar), in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. Askole lies in a remote region of the Karakoram mountains 3,040 meters (9,970 feet) above sea level. It is notable for being the final settlement before the wilderness of the high Karakorams begins.

Askole is the gateway to four of the world's 14 highest peaks known as the Eight-thousanders (above 8,000 meters), and is the launchpad for mountaineering expeditions to K2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and other major mountains.

In 1996, Askole had a population of 370.

Expeditions to the following peaks are launched from Askole:

35°41′N 75°49′E / 35.683°N 75.817°E / 35.683; 75.817

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