Gondogoro Glacier

Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر
View of Gondogoro Glacier, looking south
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Location in Pakistan
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر (Gilgit Baltistan)
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Map showing the location of Gondogoro Glacier گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر
Gondogoro Glacier
گوندوگرو گلیشیر (Pakistan)
TypeMountain glacier
LocationKarakoram range, Baltistan, Pakistan
Coordinates35°35′7″N 76°22′21″E / 35.58528°N 76.37250°E / 35.58528; 76.37250
Length12 kilometres (7 mi)

Gondogoro Glacier (Urdu: گوندوگرو گلیشیر) or Gondoghoro Glacier is glacier near Concordia in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1][2] It serves as an alternative means to reach Concordia, the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austen Glacier.[3]

Situated at an elevation of 5,940 metres in the Baltistan Division, Gondogoro connects Concordia in Shigar District with Hushe in Ghanche District. The Gondogoro Pass is renowned for its panoramic views and holds significance in trekking and mountaineering, offering a striking display of Baltistan's diverse and rugged landscapes.[4]

Gondogoro is typically crossed at night, as the pass is considered more susceptible to avalanches during daylight hours.[5]

References

  1. ^ Searle, M.P.; Parrish, R.R.; Thow, A.V.; Noble, S.R.; Phillips, R.J.; Waters, D.J. (January 2010). "Anatomy, age and evolution of a collisional mountain belt: the Baltoro granite batholith and Karakoram Metamorphic Complex, Pakistani Karakoram". Journal of the Geological Society. 167 (1): 183–202. doi:10.1144/0016-76492009-043. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  2. ^ Brohi, Imad (7 September 2018). "Is Gondogoro La trek the king of all treks in Pakistan? I went on the odyssey to find out". dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  3. ^ Hussain, Anam (24 May 2024). "Guardians of the glaciers – life alongside Pakistan's vanishing ice". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  4. ^ Qasim, Muhammad; Ali, Shujaat; Aqeel, Muhammad (14 June 2024). "Geographic Diversity and Landscape in Transition: Analysing the Physical Features of Gilgit Baltistan Region". Journal of Social Science Development. 3 (2): 154–169. doi:10.53664/JSSD/03-02-2024-13-154-169. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  5. ^ Shah, Danial (10 March 2013). "Concordia: The mountaineer's paradise". dawn.com. Dawn. Retrieved 1 August 2025.

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