Karakoram Highway: The Eighth wonder

‘’On earth, there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it’’.Jules Renard

Karakoram highway also known as the road to Paradise is the most epic road someone would have seen. The colossal mountains along with the contrasting landscape fill one's eyes with wonders. The road has attracted people all over the world because it covers three mightiest mountain ranges of the world: the Himalayas, the Karakorum, and the Hindu Kush. Along with them, one will also be able to gaze the most fiberglassing Nangaparbat.
It was the greatest achievement of the 20^th century which made it the world’s highest international border with the elevation of 4800m at Khunjrab pass. Due to which it has become the most visited tourist destination in Pakistan and is ranked 3^rd according to the Guardian Newspaper.

Now we let dive into the history of Karakorum highway to broaden its horizon.
The name traces back the Mongolian for Black Range when the Mongols had their great empire, after that the same name was adopted by Mughal Empire who ruled India. The construction of the high way began in 1959 and lasted for 20 years. The NewYork times reported in 1979 it took every mans life to carve a single mile on mounting terrains. Since its construction, it has provided huge economic benefits to both nations as the peace and tranquility there is envisioned by everyone. The road boosted up the trade volumes due to fast delivery provided by the highway and the bulk of fruit grown on the sidelines of the way including cherries and plums. Along with economic benefit, it also provided China great military and strategic advantage in times of conflict.
So it’s the time to just get to the most fascinating road the network of the world, let’s see how!

The Karakorum highway still follows the route of the ancient Silk Road. The Pakistani section of the highway officially starts form Hassan abdal while Chinese section starts from Kashgar. The one from Pakistan side starts by taking N5 highway, or GT road. Best availability of air-conditioned buses and vans provide passengers a great interest to travel and unveil the beauty of Pakistan.
It lies in the safest part of Part, the more one goes to the north the more safe it becomes. The threat of any man-made disaster is not seen for decades despite natural calamities. The huge terrain with mounting beauty has the ability to take ones soul apart.
If someone had the opportunity of traveling on Karakorum highway, he must have seen it as a road to Paradise. The fascinating sceneries of ice-capped Himalayas and beautifully paved road. it is like the way to dig the up explored mysteries of nature hidden in the ice glittering mountains. The cool breeze in the way takes ones soul beyond the world. Pakistan no doubt has the most beautiful landscape hidden. the heavens are still unexplored!
‘’We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds’’. Anton Chekov.