It is the coldest place within Pakistan as it is situated on the "third pole", with temperatures reaching below -20 °C in the winter.

The Khaplu Valley and the Hushe Valley form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh, the subrange of the Karakoram Mountains[5] that includes the mighty peaks of K2 (8,611 m), Broad Peak (8,047 m), the Gasherbrums (8,000+ m) and Masherbrum (7,821 m),all of which are also included in the Skardu District).

[6] The word "gang" in the Balti language means "glacier", and '"che" is used as a superlative term to indicate "an abundance".

A religious leader locally called a "bowa" has a very important place in Ghanche society.

Famous places to visit in Ghanche are:[12] According to the Alif Ailaan Pakistan District Education Rankings 2017, Ghanche is ranked 29th out of 141 districts in terms of education.