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Biafo Glacier




Biafo Glacier is sited on the south-facing inclines of the Karakoram Range in the Baltistan area of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. With a maximum length of 60 km, it descends from a large glacial channel.

The main stream starting from this glacier flows into the Shigar River, a tributary of the Indus River. Small valley glaciers nourish the main glacier at different points.

Biafo Glacier can be approached via Skardu in Ladakh.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Leh
Location: Ladakh    

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