Mighty Karakorum Highway: Silk road of Pakistan
A prominent gateway for trade in country. Mighty Karakorum Highway plays a vital role in our diplomatic relations. With the upgrade and maintenance it is providing great revenue as well as tourism to the country.
The Mighty Karakorum Highway or KKH also known as silk road of Pakistan. The highest paved road in the world that connects Pakistan and Western China. It built by the collaboration of both countries. If you are an avid traveler, this road serves as a heaven to your esthetic sense. It built in the time span of 20 years. Whereas started in 1959 and completed in 1979. Opened for general public in 1988.
The two-way road (known as Karakorum Highway and China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) is 1.300km (810 mi) long (Pakistan: 887 km (551 mi) and China: 413 km (257 mi), running th...