A historical places to visit in Ghizer Valley

Ghizar the of Lakes historical places to visit

Day -1
Drive to Chatorkhand Ishkoman 100 km from Gilgit towards the west is the land of lakes Ghizar District is bestowed by God full of natural beauty and tourist attractions but most of them are still hidden, need to be explored, unleashed the valley, and brought into the map of tourist attractions.

 There are numerous snow-covered peaks, passes (easy and technical), circle trekking routes for adventure lovers with magnificent views, stunning landscapes, archeological sites, historical forts, blue sky lakes and rivers full of trout fish worth visiting, and above all the tourist-friendly and extraordinary hospitality of the people is unlike anywhere else in the world. Hindukush Karakoram Tours and Treks is the first and only tour agency in this district struggling with its highly qualified professional team to discover all the hidden treasures and bring to the notice nature lovers and interested concerns.

The first stop is 13 km from Gilgit on the Hanzal Buddhist Stupa at the gateway of Ghizar District the road leads from here. This stupa was between 4 to 7 century known to be one of the main stupas during the Buddhist period in the different parts of the Ghizer District such as Punial, Ishkoman, Gupis, Yasin, and Phunder Valleys where Buddhists used to stay for long periods still there are some of their cultures is practiced by the locals. This is a place where the posts used to be exchanged between Gilgit and Ghizar during the rule of the f dynasty.

2nd stop Biarchi

 the boundary line between Gilgit and Ghihizar District is a historical spot where in the year arround1880 a battle was fought between Raja Pehlawan of Yasin and Maharaja of Kashmir. The interesting moment here was when the two sword fighters Badang and Bodol from Yasin played a vital role in the battle trying to defeat the Maharaja but the thMaharajaja of Kashmir defeated the Raja Phelawan of Yasin.

3rd stop is Sheri Qila

 the most populated and largest village of Ghizar District which was once the center of the Punial Kingdom of the Brush dynasty. Essa Bahdur Akber Khan and Sifat Bahadur were popular rajas of this dynasty. The last ruler of this dynasty Raja Jan Alam was a tourist-friendly host who used to visit his home and enjoy cups of green tea. Places of interest are the Old Mosque of Akber Khan and the ruins of the fort which remind me of the cup of tea.
Singul is a village e a valley to the south that leads to Darel Tangir and Kargah Gilgit.

4th stop: Dome Raa Bubur Punial

After 30 km from Sher Qila, we will visit an exciting place called Dome Raa a collective burial place of Buddhist graveyard remains are still found. There are some Archeological sites from the 3rd to the 8th century worth visiting, but still a need for excavation to find more history about these sites.

5th stop: Gahkuch: 

8 kilometers from Bubur the Districheadquarterser of Ghizar is the town with a bazaar area where all necessary supplies are available. Visit to Gahkuch Bala. A tower of the old fort here is located which has been under the rulers Punial during their rule. The most famous story about this is about Raja Gohar Aman of Yasin, a popular raja of his time who kept his son arrested in this fort. The second interesting point from near the hills is a superb view down to Gahkuch and the Ghizar River. 

Another historical point is a cave called Jadao Malik with some humane remains of those who were plagued and thrown into caves to die. Another story about this is said to be of those people who escaped the invaders of the time. Drive to Ishkoman for an overnight stay in the guest house.
Local Musical show at night in the guest house. Royal Guest House Chatorkhand  
Day 2

Explore Ishkoman Valley Imit, Proper Ishkoman, Chatorkhand And Dain

1st Stop: Visit Chatorkhand Tehsi headquarters of Ishkoman with the residence of Pir Syed Karam Ali Shah former governor of Gilgit-Baltistan which is an interesting place to visit and enjoy his hospitality. This is the beginning point of two unexplored 4-5 days trek from Shokarga Lakeke to Sher Qila Punial or Naltar Valley near Gilgit. The people of Ishkoman speak the Khowar Language as Chitrali.

2nd stop Pakhora: another village near Chatoorkhan is the Starting point for the Naltar Pass (4,690m) an exciting trek to Naltar from Ishkoman Valley. This is the pass crossed by British explorer and writer( of Between the Oxus and Indus) first-time in the n the 1930s.
3rd stop Shonas: is a village near Pakhora from where the afour-dayy trek to  Asumbar Pass (4410m) got to Yasin Valley begins across the river to Asumbar Village.

Imit: Upper Ishkoman speaking Wakhi language which is spoken in Wakhan.

 It was once a small center of the Ishkoman kingdom of Wahkic Mehtar( Mir Ali Mardan) the first ruler.
Visit a famous shrine ( Khora Borth). If the road is clear we can visit furthermore, to Batswat Lake (the new lake from 2018) and Korumbar Glacier near the village of Borth is worth visiting. There are stunning views all the way around. The beginning of the beautiful trek to Korumbar Lake and Korumbar Pass to Broghil to Chitral and over historical Darkot Pass (4575m) to Yasin begins from the last village of Imit Matramdan at about 3100m.  seven-day trek to Korumbar Lake and Back to Matramdan or to continue to Darkot Yain or Yakhun and to Mastuj Chitral. Another 5-7 days interesting trek goes to Chilinji Pass 5200 m connecting with Chupursan Gojal upper Hunza and Sost. There are numerous peaks for climbing for mountaineers. The Kormbar National Park provides an opportunity for trophy hunting of Ibex which is another tourist attraction.

4th stop On the way back to Proper Ishkoman: An interesting valley from there is the starting point of three different treks some beautiful lakes in Mathan Tir, Atar Lake, and Sutgah Lakes are 3-4 days of trekking within the valley and across the Attar Pass(4740m) and Punji Pass 4739m) to Darkot Yasin Valley. There is Chiantir Glacier in the valley could great skiing Resort which still unexplored. We can cross a pass of a week-long trek to Broghil and to Yarkhun MastujChitralrl or go on Zindhkaram Pass 4600 m to Darkot Yasin again. This is one of the most interesting trips for adventure lovers.

5th 

stop Dain:

 is a small village opposite Chatokhand crossing one of the longest suspension bridges in Pakistan is worth visiting. There are some interesting spots three archeological sites and Dain watefallsll about t 6 kuphillll drive with significant views of the Hindukush mountains and great photo points. There is a fortune teller lady who predicts the future of the people and suggests their acts. Another interesting spot is the tomb of the queen of Ishkoman an interesting story is behind it the love of the king and queen( more could be told on the spot)
Overnight stay in the guest House.
     
 Day -3
   Drive to Yasin Valley Sandhi, Darkot Tause, and Proper Yasin: 90 km drive en-route visit to 1st stop Hatoon rock carving: from 3rd and 8th century.
2nd The tea stop aHopperer Garden about 8 km from Gahkuch is a beautiful picnic point with a waterfall nearby and you can also enjoy a little horse riding in the Garden.

4th top Thumushki: 

After a few km stop at a historical spot where the famous treaty was signed by Aman-ul-Mulk Mehter of Chitarl, Raja Ghulam Muhi-ud-Din(Known as Pehlawan Thum) and Maharaja of Kashmir Gulab Singh division of rule each respective treaty. The complete story will be provided on the spot.
5th stop Gol Bangala: it is located at Gupis the sub-division a historical room built by Raja MuhammaRahim Khanan once he was the ruler of Gupis Koh-e-Ghizar.
GupiFortrt on the roadside there an s old fort built British in year around 1892 during their rule sub-continent.
Charitoyee: It is famous for locals who believe in fairies this is a place where a chicken is slaughtered for the blessed life of f newly wedded couple whereon route to cross this spot.
Yasin proper:  visit to the ruins of the fort of Raja Gohar Aman who was one of the strongest rajas who fought against Dogras in 1858s and defeated them on their way to conquer Yasin. He attacked on Dogara force at Bob Singh and killing 1200 people is top in the history of the ancient battles. Visit the graveyard of Gohar Aman too which is close to the Fort.
Overnight stay in Vershigum Guest House/Yasin View Hotel Tause Yasin.
Musical evening with local traditional musicians
 
Day 4

Yasin Valley

Makuli Yasin

1st Stop Muduri Fort Sandhi: It is a historical spot and has a shocking story about Dogra's attack on the people of Yasin in 1963 in revenge for Gohar Aman's Attack on Bob Singh interesting to hear from the locals. There are some signs of ruins in MudurFortrt and is t a great view point Yasin Valley. This is the starting point of the famous Asumbar pass to Ishkoman and many other unexplored treks could begin from this village. Visit the oldest traditional house in the village
2nd Stop Mizar-e-Lalik Jan: it is about 7 km from Sandhi to Hundur. Lalik Jan Shaheed.

3rd stop Darkot

 The last village of Yasin which is famous for the murder of George Hayward a British traveler on his way to explore Oxus was killed there in 1870. We can visit the spot near Darkot village. This was also the starting point of the historical Darkot Pass to Broghil which was used by many of the invaders from China Darkot Pass has a history of the Tibetans with 10,000 troops, they crossed the Pamir and defeated an equal force of Tibetans on the Wakhan side of the Brohghil Pass and chased them across the Broghil Pass and Darkot Pass. The Chinese took control over Yasin blocking the advance of Tibetans by cutting a bridge near Gupis blocking the advance of Tibetans. Chinese ruled for a short time as defeat at 751 near Tashkent at the hands of Arabs lost control of Central Asia.

Yasin is the hub of many trekking routes and a starting point for mountains to climb. From the proper Yasin, there are Nazbar and Zagar Passes to Shamran Phunder and to Chapali Mastuj Chitral 6-7 days trekking, from Thui over Thui Pass to Yarkhun Valley from Darkot over Attar and Panji Passes to Ishkoman and over Darkot and Zindhkharam Pass to Broghil and there are numerous unexplored passes and valleys. HKTT is busy exploring and finding new destinations in the mountains of Hindukush to provide services and unfold the hidden treasures of the Ghizar District which has been out of the eyes of adventure lovers.  

Day 5

Drive to Phunder Valley

This will be an interesting ride along the Phunder River, Khalti lake is one of the attractive spots on the way which is full of trout fish. Beyond Khalttheyhe pass through charming villages and fantastic landscapes with rock carvings on the roadside. These art form illustrates the lives of pastoral nomads who may have moved here in early Christian times, and show great continuity with similar designs found in the Pamir region. Manshowsow mounted horsemen, solar motifs, hunting scenes, along-horned ibexes Furthermore  Bathratflowsng from Swat  Kohistan and leads South towards Tangir Vallewhichat needs to be explored.  

Chashi, the valley widens greatly and is augmented by tributaries by both the N and S, which provide access to Tangir and Darel Valleys. The main Phunder Valley has the loveliest scenery in the whole of Pakistan. The blue Phunder Lake is magnificent with the Ghizar River. The lake is situated at an altitude of 2800 m full of trout fish. To the west of Phunder Valley a side valley leads to South Hundrap Lake, also renowned for its trout fishing. There is the possibility to trek South from here across the Dadarilli Pass into Swat Valley it takes 4-5 days easy trek from either side.

  

Shandur Pass  

The roads up to Shandur Pass (3,737m) to Chitral a jeep road between the two interesting. The Shundur Polo ground is famous for the Shandur Festival which is celebrated every year with different events. The polo match between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit is famous in the world. There are numerous tourist attractions in this valley Yasin and Ishkoman need to explore more and bring to the map of tourist attractions. The day will end with trout fishing experiences in the Phunder River and having dinner to enjoy the last dinner overnight. Guest House/Camping

 

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