Gons

Gons is a locality in , and has an elevation of 2,197 metres. Gons is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Katpana Lake and Skardu Fort.

Lake
Photo: Wazir Qammer, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Hannan Balti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
or Kharpocho is a fort in in the region of Pakistan. It mainly served as a military stronghold and strategic lookout. It is situated above the junction of and rivers, overlooking the Rock of Skardu. is situated 3½ km southeast of Gons.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skardu.

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is a town in the region of the same name in , . Baltistan's five valleys – Shigar, , Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang – host an incomparable cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers, and are noted for their luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.

Gons

Latitude
35.31793° or 35° 19′ 5″ north
Longitude
75.60313° or 75° 36′ 11″ east
Elevation
2,197 metres (7,208 feet)
Open location code
8J7Q8J93+57
Geo­Names ID
7419780
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Satpara Stream and Shigar River.

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