Valleys Of Pakistan 1 Nellum Valley 2 Kalash Valley 3 Chitral Valley 4 Leepa Valley history

1. Prof. G.M Butt

2. Group Members:
• Muhammad Hassan
• Muhammad Ashhad Butt
• Ahmad Ejaz

3. A low area of land between hills or mountains,
typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

4. • Neelum Valley
• Chitral Valley
• Swat valley
• Khaghan Narran Valley
• Hunza Valley
• Kalash Valley
• Leepa Valley

5. Introduction:
Neelum valley is one of the beautiful places of Azad Kashmir and it’s
named after the river which has curves like snake and has blue color.
It is also called as the “PARASIDE OF KASHMIR”. There is a
contradiction that this valley was named after a precious stone called
Neelum. The district has a population of 191,251 according to
the 2017 Census.

6. Location:
• Coordinates :
34.5891°N 73.9106°E
• Province:
Azad Kashmir
• Total Area:
4,000 meters (13,000 ft)
• Situated :
North-east of Muzaffarabad

7. Climate:
Traveling during May to October from the scorching
heat of plains to the high land basin of Neelum Valley is
indeed an escape from hell to the cold breezes of
paradise. The temperature remains in between 65°F to
90° F during the summer. The upper portion of the area
normally receives first snow fall in the month of October
and at some times even during September.

8. Religion:
The majority of the people of Neelum valley belongs
to Islamic religion for the section Sunni. Many
people in this region regard the PIR of CHORA
SHAREEF as there spiritual leader.

9. 1. Kundal Shahi:
The village is located 74 kilometers (46 mi)
from Muzaffarabad on the bank of Neelam River.
2. Jura:
The most popular and most populated area in district neelum is
jura, which is famous for its Bazar and its beautiful places and highest
mountains. There are many colleges, private and government schools,
hospitals and other facilities. In the village the Awan Family is mostly
available.

10. 3. Dhudnial:
It is a very famous and beautiful town of Neelum Valley. There is a
government college, Girls high school and Hospital and other government
offices. There are many shops and restaurants. Private rest houses facility is
also available there.
4. Tehjian:
Tehjian is most beautiful Village of Neelum Valley. Total Population of
Tehjian is nearly 5000, There is 40 years old Middle School, but for highly
populated village there is no Post Office or Basic Health Unit. Few private
hotels and a tourist hostel of AJK Tourism Department located there for
tourists stay.

11. 1. Ratti Gali lake:
Ratti Gali Lake is located in Neelam valley at the altitude of
12,130 feet (3,700 m). The lake is accessible from Dowarian by a 17 kilometers
(11 mi) jeepable track and then 2 km hiking trek. Dowarian is the base camp to
this lake.
2. Chitta Khatta lake:
Chitta Katha Lake is located in Shonter valley, a sub valley of
Neelam valley at the altitude of 13,500 feet (4,100 m). The lake is accessible
from Kel by a 20 kilometers (12 mi) jeep track and then 5 kilometers (3.1 mi)
hiking trek. Kel is the base camp to this lake.

12. 3. Shounter lake:
Shounter Lake is a small lake located in Shounter valley at the altitude of 10,200 feet (3,100 m). It is
accessible from Kel by a jeep track.

13. The people of districts Kotli,Mirpur & Bhimber, are simple, truthful
and deeply attached to their land. The culture of this area resembles
to that of the adjoining area of Punjab . People here mostly follow
the culture which quite resemble to that of Punjab .While the district
of Muzaffarabad has its own distinctive culture. The people are
intelligent, hard working and are skillful. As it is the capital of AJK
so it quite established and people here are educated and sophisticated
when you compare with the other areas of the neelum valley.

14. Men of these valleys wear normal Shalwar Kameez and so does the women.
The men mostly wear a weskit because in summers also the there is pleasant and
cool and when we talk about winters the sweaters and the normal jackets comes
into play. Women also wear the Shalwar Kameez and you wont see a single
lady wearing a tight jeans or t-shirt. Women of these valley like to cover their
faces as well and mostly all of them wear a Burka or if not this than cover
themselves with duppata and hence

15. Introduction:
Chitral (Urdu: Chitral, Khowar: Chetrar) is the capital of
Chitral District, situated on the western bank of Chitral River (also
called Kunar River), in KPK Pakistan. It also served as the capital
of the former princely state of Chitral until 1969. The town is at
the foot of Tirich Mir, (The highest peak of the Hindu Kush)

16. Location:
Coordinates :
35°50'46"N 71°47'09"E
Country:
Pakistan
State:
NWFP
District:
Chitral District
Government Type:
Municipal Corporation

17. History:
Nothing definitive is recorded about the town’s first
settlers. In the 3rd century AD, Kanishka, the Buddhist
ruler of the Kushan Empire, occupied Chitral. In the
4th century AD, the Chinese overran the valley. Raees
rule over Chitral began in 1320 and came to an end in
the 15th century. From 1571 onwards Chitral was the
capital of the princely state of Chitral.

18. Religion:
97% of the population are followers of Islam, with majority being suni And about fourty
percent Shia and Ismaili. Although the kalash tribes are said to be Atheists.

19. 1. Tirich meer:
This lofty mountain peak is the highest of Hindukush range.
Tirich Mir can be viewed from a higher place of Chitral Town
(Like roof top of the hotel where you stay) in a clear weather. It
can also be viewed from the palace of Chitral’s King. This
mountain is also highest in the world apart from Himalaya and
Karakoram ranges.

20. 2. Shahi Mosque:
Shahi Masjid of Chitral was built in 1924 A.D. It was built by
Shujaul Mulk, the Mehtar of Chitral (1895 – 1936). The
mosque is famous for its strong and cultural architectural style.
3. Barmoghlasht:
Barmoghlasht is a beautiful and charming resort. It is situated
14.5 kilometers (9 miles) from Chitral. It is definitely a place
worth visiting.

21. 4. Ayun Valley:
The lush green marvelously beautiful and the most
favorite among tourists for its natural beauty; the
Ayun Valley is situated between Chitral Town and
Kalash. It is sited at the bank of River Chitral.
People of Ayun Valley are welcoming and
cooperating like the people in rest of Chitral.

22. Chitral is situated in the rain shadow of high mountains. It
therefore does not receive the monsoons. The mean rainfall of
Drosh and Chitral Towns (lower Chitral) is about 650 and
500 mm, respectively, received mainly in spring and winter.
Summer and autumn are dry, barely receiving 10-25 mm of
rainfall per month. In Upper Chitral, the annual precipitation
perhaps peters down to about 200 mm, received mostly as
snow at higher elevations.

23. Marriage:
Marriage is an important event which is celebrated with great joy. The Chitrali
marriage involve different sub-event and ceremonies as below:
 Wachik (Taking Proposal)
 Gali Botaik (Engagement)
 Pahatak or Ishperi ( Giving meal to villager)
 Nikah & Maher
 Ruzayo Angeik (Marriage)
 Xheri (Celebration)
 Ishtok (Musical Programming)
 Koli Bar (Stuff brought from bride’s house)
 Ghechi Naik (Taking Back to her parental place)

24. Music:
Music is very important part of local society. Music is
played during different celebration and events. Some of the
musical instruments includes
 Sitar
 Dol (Drum)
 Sunai (Local Trumpet)
 Damama (Chitrali Tabla)
 Beru (Flute)
 Gharba (Rubab)

25. Dress:
The people of Chitral wear simple dress consisting of
Shirt, trousers and home spun cap during summer
season.
 Shalwar Kamez
 Kapur (Chitrali Cap)
 Shoqa (Long woolen coat)
 Girwan Bazuri (Traditional women dress)

26.  Pandir (Cheese)
 Pandir Muzhi
 Zholai
 Pushur Tiki
 Kali
 Kawirogh
 Lazhek

27. Chitralis Speak Khowar Languages (Chitrali). Other languages are
mentioned below:
 Persian
 Wekhik War
 Pashto
 Kalash War

29. Kalash or Klasha Valley is located in Chitral district in Khyber
Pakhtunkhua.

30. The kalash people are descendants of the soldiers of
Alexander the great.
They have sustained their ancient culture and traditions since
the 4th century B. C.

31. The kalash people are divided equally between the adherents
of Islam and animism. The name of their God is Dezau.
They are also known as black kafirs.

32. A village in kalash valley, is famous for jastaken and
charsu.
It is also called dancing hall.

33. A historic palace in kalash Valley. It is the capital of the kalash
ruler Rajwai
It is also a acared palace of the grand kalash God, Mahandeo.

34. A kalash hamlet in bumburet, is famous for its dancing hall and
madojaw(cemetery) and also for scared cedar tree.
Traditional kalash charity is distributed under the shade of this
tree

35. A hamlet of kalash in Birir Valley. It is famous for its ancient and
multi-tiered abodes and culture sites

36. The kalash people celebrate three main festivals in year
Joshi : celebrated in may
Uchaw: celebrated in August
Chaumos: celebrated in December

37. Kalash people have a unique and colorful dress that serves as
the most obvious symbol of identity for the kalash community,
Their women usually long black robes, often embroidered with
cowrie shells. And men wear shalwar kameez.

38. Kalash valley is lush green with chilled water streams, valley
is full of apple and apricot trees, but their main crop is maze.

39. There are three main lakes in kalash
kalashBahuk the sacred lake
Lake Awazak
Lake shawal

41. Leepa valley is located in Azad kashmir, 105 kilometers from
muzaffarabad. It is near the line of control

42. Leepa valley was part of Karnah tehsil of kupwara district in jamu
and kashmir, India. The valley is now part of jhelum Valley district
in Azad kashmir, Pakistan. It has been an area of strife among two
neighboring countries

43. Kashmiri Muslims are ethnic Kashmiris who practice Islam and
are native to the Kashmir Valley. The majority of Kashmiri
Muslims are Sunni. They refer to themselves as "Koshur" in their
mother language. .

44. Leepa is a small village about 60 kilometers from Naily. It’s lush
green rice fields in summer and typically wooden Kashmiri
houses present a wonderful view to the people visiting the area

45. Chananian, 62 kilometers from Naily. It is opposite to Leepa,
near the line of control. Surrounded by thick pine forests

46. Dao khan is well recognized for its natural beauty and
famous for its calm and peaceful atmosphere. Dao khan is
situated some 75 kilometers from muzaffarabad.

47. One of the relatively unknown areas of kashmir, lies at an
altitude of 10000 ft above the sea level. This palace fall very
close to LOC between India and Pakistan. This part of valley is
in Indian control.

48. Gatka is the main festival in leepa valley. It is the style of stick
fighting

49. The red Kashmiri rice is grown in October by the farmers in
leepa. Husking of rice is done in traditional way. Apple is
grown in the valley in its different varieties. Most popular
being golden, delicious and Kal kullo king.