Astore (city)
Astore (Urdu: استور) is the main city of Astore District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The city is situated at an altitude of 2,546 metres (8,353 ft).
Astore
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Mountains and hilltops near Astore City | |
Astore Location in Gilgit-Baltistan Astore Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 35.22°N 74.51°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Adm. Unit | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| District | Astore District |
| Elevation | 2,546 m (8,353 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:00 (PKT) |
| Climate | Dsb |
The major Astore–Burzul Road, which linked Gilgit (in Pakistani-administered Kashmir) to Srinagar (in Indian-administered Kashmir) was indefinitely closed in 1978 following the development of the China–Pakistan Karakoram Highway.
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