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Karimabad, Gilgit-Baltistan
Karimabad (كريم آباد), formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of the Hunza District in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region.
Karimabad was named in honour of Karim Aga Khan, the late spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Nizari community.
Karimabad town is situated on the western bank of the Hunza River, opposite Nagar Valley nestled in the lower Hunza Valley. It lies at an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. The town is characterized by its construction on stone-walled and steep-sloping terraces. Historically, Karimabad served as a caravan stop for travelers journeying through the Hindu Kush mountains en route to the Vale of Kashmir.
The town is framed by deep gorges and set against the backdrop of snow-clad peaks such as Rakaposhi (7,788 m; 25,551 ft), Diran, Golden Peak, and Ultar Peak. All four peaks have dedicated view points in and around the town. Access to Karimabad is primarily via a hill road leading from Aliabad.
Altit lies 3 km to the lower west of Karimabad. To the direct south of town lies the ancient settlement of Ganish. Aliabad is around 7 km to the west. Duikar (Eagle's Nest) is to the north-west from the town. In the far east is Attabad Lake. The confluence of the Hunza River and Nagar River lies in Ganish.
The weather conditions in Karimabad are characterized by a chilly and moderate climate. Karimabad is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. Köppen and Geiger classify this climate as Dfb. The temperature here averages -5.4 °C | 22.3 °F. The annual rainfall is 860 mm | 33.9 inch.
The floral vegetation in the wild consist of roses, pansies, lilies, zinnias, and cosmos, along with trees such as apple, apricot, walnut, mulberry, willow, fir, and poplar trees.
The fauna recorded in the village consist of ibex (Capra (genus), duck, red-striped fox, snow leopard (Panthera uncia syn. Uncia uncia), markhor (Capra falconeri) (wild goat), Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii), and yak (Bos grunniens and Bos mutus).
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Karimabad, Gilgit-Baltistan
Karimabad (كريم آباد), formerly known as Baltit, is the capital of the Hunza District in Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region.
Karimabad was named in honour of Karim Aga Khan, the late spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Nizari community.
Karimabad town is situated on the western bank of the Hunza River, opposite Nagar Valley nestled in the lower Hunza Valley. It lies at an elevation of 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. The town is characterized by its construction on stone-walled and steep-sloping terraces. Historically, Karimabad served as a caravan stop for travelers journeying through the Hindu Kush mountains en route to the Vale of Kashmir.
The town is framed by deep gorges and set against the backdrop of snow-clad peaks such as Rakaposhi (7,788 m; 25,551 ft), Diran, Golden Peak, and Ultar Peak. All four peaks have dedicated view points in and around the town. Access to Karimabad is primarily via a hill road leading from Aliabad.
Altit lies 3 km to the lower west of Karimabad. To the direct south of town lies the ancient settlement of Ganish. Aliabad is around 7 km to the west. Duikar (Eagle's Nest) is to the north-west from the town. In the far east is Attabad Lake. The confluence of the Hunza River and Nagar River lies in Ganish.
The weather conditions in Karimabad are characterized by a chilly and moderate climate. Karimabad is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. Köppen and Geiger classify this climate as Dfb. The temperature here averages -5.4 °C | 22.3 °F. The annual rainfall is 860 mm | 33.9 inch.
The floral vegetation in the wild consist of roses, pansies, lilies, zinnias, and cosmos, along with trees such as apple, apricot, walnut, mulberry, willow, fir, and poplar trees.
The fauna recorded in the village consist of ibex (Capra (genus), duck, red-striped fox, snow leopard (Panthera uncia syn. Uncia uncia), markhor (Capra falconeri) (wild goat), Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii), and yak (Bos grunniens and Bos mutus).