Kuru
Kuru is a locality in Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan and has an elevation of 2,395 metres. Kuru is situated nearby to the locality Farul, as well as near Khuramabad.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ghawari and Yugo.
Ghawari
Village
Photo: Inamullahugv, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ghawari is a union council and oasis in Ghanche District, Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies on the Shyok River about 14 miles east of Sermik and 45.5 miles southeast of Skardu.
Yugo
Village
Photo: Baqirpa, Public domain.
Yugo is a small village with a population of more than 6,000 people in the Ghanche district of Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The village is located above the Shyok River 70 km from Baltistan's capital Skardu on a tarmac highway heading towards Khaplu after passing Ghawari and Kunes. Yugo is situated 8 km east of Kuru.
Kuru
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Khōngāh”
- Location: Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.18846° or 35° 11′ 19″ northLongitude
76.07059° or 76° 4′ 14″ eastElevation
2,395 metres (7,858 feet)Open location code
8J7R53QC+96GeoNames ID
1172564
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