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Barishal

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · Asia

About Barishal

Barishal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nagir, 4km from Hunza Valley.

Barishal is a town located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. With a population of 2,005, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Barishal sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barishal to your route.

About Barishal

Altit Fort (Urdu: قلعہ التیت) is an ancient fort in the Altit town in the Hunza Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title of 'Mir', although they moved to the nearby Baltit Fort three centuries later. Altit Fort, and in particular the

Read more Shikari Tower, is around 1100 years old, which makes it the oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan. The fort received the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2011.

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Where is Barishal located?

Barishal is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.3216 latitude, 74.6950 longitude.

What is the population of Barishal?

Barishal has a population of approximately 2,005 people, making it a town in Pakistan.

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Quick Information

Population
2,005
Continent
Asia
Country
Pakistan
Region
Gilgit-Baltistan
Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Coordinates
36.3216, 74.6950

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Worth the detour from Barishal

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Hunza Valley

A breathtaking valley in the Karakoram surrounded by 7,000-meter peaks, cherry blossoms, and ancient forts along the KKH.

4 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Attabad Lake

A vivid turquoise lake formed by a 2010 landslide that drowned the old Karakoram Highway. The rebuilt KKH now threads five Chinese-built tunnels along its shore, a highlight of the Hunza drive.

16 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Passu Cones (Tupopdan)

A serrated wall of 6,106 m rock spires rising straight above the Karakoram Highway north of Passu village, the most recognisable skyline in Gojal and best seen in early morning light.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Barishal.

Karimabad

🇵🇰 Pakistan

3 km awayPop. 16,000

Nagir

🇵🇰 Pakistan

6 km away

Aliabad

🇵🇰 Pakistan

7 km away

Gilgit

🇵🇰 Pakistan

56 km awayPop. 216,760

Jaglot

🇵🇰 Pakistan

71 km awayPop. 27,000

Gahkuch

🇵🇰 Pakistan

85 km awayPop. 10,000

Dambudas

🇵🇰 Pakistan

94 km away

Eidghah

🇵🇰 Pakistan

109 km away

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