Ghizer valley is one of worth seeing place in Gigit
Ghizer District is the westernmost part of the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. Its capital is Gahkuch. Ghizer is a crossroads between Gilgit and Chitral and also to China, Tajikistan via Qurumber pass through Ishkomen Darkut Yasin, which are connected via Shandur Pass. Ghizer is a multi ethnic district and three major languages are spoken; shina, khowar and Burushaski. There are also Wakhi speakers in Ishkoman and some Tajiks. Ghizer is the gateway to Central Asia. District Ghizer is the quick way to Tajikistan through Boroghul Pamair pass and South West Ghizer meets to Chitral in NFWP. District Ghizer is Northmost part of the Northern Areas located in the extreme north of Pakistan. It joins with Wakhan strip on its north west, and China on its northmost borders. On its west, there is Chitral District of NWFP; and on its east is located Gilgit. Diamer District is on its south, which is again a part of the Northern areas. Gakuch is the capital of the Ghizer District. The highest peak in Ghizer District is Koyo Zum, 6,871 m, Hindu Kush Range, which resides on the boundary of Ghizer District and NWFP of Pakistan. Gherz" is a village in Golaghmuli Valley, which is now known as Golaghmuli. Whenever the Mehtar of Chitral did unjust with their people in Chitral and forced them to migrate towards Gupis. They were settled in the area between Chitral and Gupis and the area called Gherz and the people were called Gherzic. Tehsil Gupis is the central part of Ghizer district. There are so many villages lush green and very pleasant places, like Shandur, Phunder lake, Khalti lake, the biggest Lake in Khalti is very famous for trout fishes. There is also PTDC Hotel available and also some private hotels in Ghahkuch. This is the land of adventure because it provides a lot of avenues for adventure and fun like: trekking, jeep safari, trophy hunting, water rafting, wind surfing and sight seeing.
A large number of tourists come to the District Ghizer each year because all four major valleys are beautiful and easily accessible areas for visitors. Ghizer has spectacular scenic beauty. The peak tourist season from May to mid-October through the tourist season is round the year. The maximum temperature in May is 320C and minimum 160C in September. Raja Gohar Aman is the only ruler of Ghizer who defeated all other rulers of Gilgit and captured the area from Thoi to Bagrot in Gilgit District. The Rajas of Yasin Suleman Shah and Gohar Aman stretched their rule to Gilgit by pushing back Dogras and at some particular juncture of history remained defeated rulers of the region stretched from Yasin to Gilgit. Later on after the death of Gohar Aman owing to the internal conspiracy the Dogras of Maharaja Kashmir came to Yasin and Modori debacle occurred in Yasin.However, the last and most popular Raja of Ghizer in his Tehsil Yasin the (Late) Raja, Metar Thum of Yasin Raja Ghulam Dastgir,after his death no rajas and no Riaya remains. PTDC Motel Phunder Description: Superb location, at the edge of Phunder lake it offers 10 comfortable guest rooms. All rooms are installed dish and TV, marbled bathrooms, hot and cold running water, and efficient room service accommodation rooms. Ishkoman Valley which separates the Karakoram range from the Himalayas is almost 129km in the north west of Gilgit and 65km from Gahkuch. The valley has immense natural beauty in the shape of alpine meadows, massive glacier, perennials streams. It is the home of several passes in treks and alpine lakes. It links district Ghizer with Asumbar, Naltar, Darkut and Chipursan. It is one of the most important tourist points which open the gates towards Wakhan Border. It is situated at a distance of 64km Valley Ghizer from the main town of Ghizer Gahkuch and away from 50 Km Afghan Wakhan Border.
During ancient times a very colorful trade festival was once held in Imit. Traders from entire Central Asia used to participate. The people of Imit have different background and give a speech various languages. They are very friendly and hospitable. Borth is a wonderful picnic spot and is located at a distance of 65 Km from Gahkuch and 34Km away from Wakhan corridor in the upper region of Ishkoman Valley. The spot presents a perfect camping place for domestic and International tourists where the glacial stream runs nearby and offers gentle cool breezes which are really breath taking. People speak Wakhi and have migrated centuries ago from Central Asia. Chilengi Pass trek starts from the village of Matramdan Ishkoman, 2895 mt. The jeep road ends at Matramdan and from there start 5 days treks. The trail crosses a footbridge to the Krumber River and after the crossing of chilengi glacier, this trek leads Baba Ghondi Shrine, the upper most part of Chipursan valley in District Gilgit. Major rivers in the district are Ghizer River, which is recognized as Gupis River in the east of Gupis town. Some of its tributaries include Karambar River, Ishkoman River, Phakora River, Hayal River and Yasin River. Main Lakes in this district are Phander Lake and Khalti Lake. Yasin Valley is yet another most spectacular scenic valleys in Ghizer. Yasin valley lies at just 137km from Gilgit and 62km from Gahkuch (the headquarter of Ghizer). It's charming villages, carefully cultivated fields and orchards offer a blend of lifetime experience in remote valleys of Hindukush.The summer in Yasin valley has great attraction not only because of scenic beauty but, it also offers avenues from adventure lovers thanks to its trekking options from Darkut to Chitral via Broghal pass and baba Ghundi via Chilingi pass.
A large number of tourists come to the District Ghizer each year because all four major valleys are beautiful and easily accessible areas for visitors. Ghizer has spectacular scenic beauty. The peak tourist season from May to mid-October through the tourist season is round the year. The maximum temperature in May is 320C and minimum 160C in September. Raja Gohar Aman is the only ruler of Ghizer who defeated all other rulers of Gilgit and captured the area from Thoi to Bagrot in Gilgit District. The Rajas of Yasin Suleman Shah and Gohar Aman stretched their rule to Gilgit by pushing back Dogras and at some particular juncture of history remained defeated rulers of the region stretched from Yasin to Gilgit. Later on after the death of Gohar Aman owing to the internal conspiracy the Dogras of Maharaja Kashmir came to Yasin and Modori debacle occurred in Yasin.However, the last and most popular Raja of Ghizer in his Tehsil Yasin the (Late) Raja, Metar Thum of Yasin Raja Ghulam Dastgir,after his death no rajas and no Riaya remains. PTDC Motel Phunder Description: Superb location, at the edge of Phunder lake it offers 10 comfortable guest rooms. All rooms are installed dish and TV, marbled bathrooms, hot and cold running water, and efficient room service accommodation rooms. Ishkoman Valley which separates the Karakoram range from the Himalayas is almost 129km in the north west of Gilgit and 65km from Gahkuch. The valley has immense natural beauty in the shape of alpine meadows, massive glacier, perennials streams. It is the home of several passes in treks and alpine lakes. It links district Ghizer with Asumbar, Naltar, Darkut and Chipursan. It is one of the most important tourist points which open the gates towards Wakhan Border. It is situated at a distance of 64km Valley Ghizer from the main town of Ghizer Gahkuch and away from 50 Km Afghan Wakhan Border.
During ancient times a very colorful trade festival was once held in Imit. Traders from entire Central Asia used to participate. The people of Imit have different background and give a speech various languages. They are very friendly and hospitable. Borth is a wonderful picnic spot and is located at a distance of 65 Km from Gahkuch and 34Km away from Wakhan corridor in the upper region of Ishkoman Valley. The spot presents a perfect camping place for domestic and International tourists where the glacial stream runs nearby and offers gentle cool breezes which are really breath taking. People speak Wakhi and have migrated centuries ago from Central Asia. Chilengi Pass trek starts from the village of Matramdan Ishkoman, 2895 mt. The jeep road ends at Matramdan and from there start 5 days treks. The trail crosses a footbridge to the Krumber River and after the crossing of chilengi glacier, this trek leads Baba Ghondi Shrine, the upper most part of Chipursan valley in District Gilgit. Major rivers in the district are Ghizer River, which is recognized as Gupis River in the east of Gupis town. Some of its tributaries include Karambar River, Ishkoman River, Phakora River, Hayal River and Yasin River. Main Lakes in this district are Phander Lake and Khalti Lake. Yasin Valley is yet another most spectacular scenic valleys in Ghizer. Yasin valley lies at just 137km from Gilgit and 62km from Gahkuch (the headquarter of Ghizer). It's charming villages, carefully cultivated fields and orchards offer a blend of lifetime experience in remote valleys of Hindukush.The summer in Yasin valley has great attraction not only because of scenic beauty but, it also offers avenues from adventure lovers thanks to its trekking options from Darkut to Chitral via Broghal pass and baba Ghundi via Chilingi pass.
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