Bilafond La

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Bilafond La
Elevation 5,450 metres (17,881 ft)
Location Flag of Pakistan Pakistan
Range Eastern Karakoram Range

Bilafond La (meaning "Pass of the Butterflies"), also known as the Saltoro Pass, is a mountain pass situated on Saltoro Ridge, which sits immediately west of the vast Siachen Glacier. Currently held by Pakistan, the pass lies near the line of control dividing Indian- and Pakistani-administered territory.

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  • Close C, Burrard S, Younghusband F et al (1930). ""Nomenclature in the Karakoram: Discussion"". The Geographical Journal 76 (2): 148–158. doi:10.2307/1783980. 
  • "A Slow Thaw", Time. 

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Coordinates: 35°23′N 76°57′E / 35.383, 76.95