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Gilgit River
River in Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gilgit River (Urdu: دریائے گلگت) is a tributary of the Indus River, flowing through various districts of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, including Gupis-Yasin, Ghizer and Gilgit. The Gilgit River originates from Shandur Lake[1] and proceeds to join the Indus River near the towns of Juglot and Bunji. This confluence is believed to mark the meeting point of three prominent mountain ranges: the Hindu Kush, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram.[2][3]
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Native name | دریائے گلگت (Urdu) |
Location | |
Country | Pakistan |
Autonomous territory | Gilgit-Baltistan |
Districts | Gupis-Yasin, Ghizer and Gilgit |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• coordinates | 35°44′31″N 74°37′29″E |
Length | 240 km |
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Waterbodies | Shandur Lake, Phander Lake, Attabad Lake |
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The upper sections of the Gilgit River are referred to as the Gupis River and Ghizer River.
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