Kharmang Valley
Kharmang Valley
وادیِ کھرمنگ | |
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| Coordinates: 34°56′40″N 76°13′21″E / 34.94444°N 76.22250°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Adm. Unit | Gilgit–Baltistan |
| District | Kharmang District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
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The Kharmang Valley (Urdu: وادی کھرمنگ), also known as Kartaksha, is one of the five main valleys in Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan. The area became a district in 2015, with its temporary headquarters at the town of Tolti. The valley is located 120 kilometres (75 mi) from the city of Skardu.
Tourist destinations in the area include Manthokha Waterfall, Khamosh Waterfall, Mehdiabad Valley, Kharmang Khas Valley, and Kharmang Fort, which is located in Kharmang Khas Valley. Kharmang is the region where the Indus River enters Pakistani-administered territory from the Leh district in the Indian-controlled territory of the disputed Kashmir region.