Astore
استور | |
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City | |
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| Coordinates: 35°13′N 74°31′E / 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 |
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).[1]
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.[2]
- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Astore, Pakistan". www.fallingrain.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Gilgit-Srinagar Road: Govt seeks NA admin's opinion". www.jammu-kashmir.com. Retrieved 10 May 2022.