Pakistan, Northern Areas. The colourful bustling town of Skardu located on the River Indus, gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram. Skardu main street with its many shops that line both sides of the street

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Pakistan, Skardu Town 1996. This bustling town is located on the River Indus and is the base for most expeditions heading to the mountains of the Karakoram. Not seen anything you like here, have a look at a comparable selection from my tour in 2012

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Location: Skardu Town, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Photo credit: © Allan Hartley / Alamy / Afripics
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