This document provides information on valleys located across seven districts of Gilgit Baltistan: Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Skardu, Astore, Ghizer, and Diamer. For each valley, brief details are given about its location, natural features, activities, and points of interest. Some of the valleys mentioned include Naltar Valley in Gilgit known for pine forests and skiing, Passu Valley in Hunza near glaciers and peaks over 6,000 meters, and Hushe Valley in Ghanche located along the Masherbrum mountain range. The document aims to highlight the natural beauty and tourism potential of the many valleys across the Gilgit Baltistan region of northern Pakistan.

2. Gilgit Baltistan Valleys
A Series of Presentation
Complied By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
Natural Resource
Management Specialist KP
Province Pakistan

3. 1.Gilgit
District
Valleys

4. 1.Naltar Valley Gilgit District
 Naltar is dense pine forest
valley with magnificent
landscapes, green
vegetation, wildlife,
flowers, snow-covered
mountains, lakes, streams
and echoing with the
chirping of numerous
birds. Naltar is 40 km from
Gilgit city and can be
reached by jeeps and also
famous for skiing activities
in the winter

5. 2.Kargah Valley Gilgit District
 Kargah is at distance of
10 km from the Gilgit
city, a rock wall carved
Buddha dating back to
8th century AD. A river
flows between mountains
offer stunning views, if
you like fishing then it is
the right place, as there
are loads of trout in the
river.

6. 3.Bagrote Valley Gilgit District
 A small valley
surrounded by high
mountains makes it the
perfect place for
trekking. It is a place less
known when compared
to any other nature spots
in Gilgit Baltistan, but
surely will leave you with
a much enhanced nature
treatment like the others.

7. 4. Danyore Valley Gilgit District
 If you are an adventure
junkie, then you should
not miss out on the
experience of Danyore
suspension bridge. The
bridge constructed over a
half century ago and it
enters a tunnel
constructed by locals
without any proper civil
engineering equipments.

8. 5.Gilgit Valley Gilgit District
 Gilgit Valley is also considered as one of the
finest valley of Pakistan. It is located at an
elevation of 1454 meters. Gilgit is not only
known for its beauty but also for a number of
historic places that are worth-visiting. Some
of the attractions in Gilgit Valley include:
 Budha Sculpture engraved out of stone
 Taj Mughal (30 KMs from Gilgit town)
 Sher Qilla
 Naltar Valley( at a three hours drive from
Giligit link road where you enjoy services of
rest-house and various private hotels, alpine
forest and a Ski slope)
 For those tourists who like to play and watch
Polo, Giligit is the best place to visit. A Polo
tournament is held in Gilgit valley every year
in the month of November

9. 6.Broghil Valley Gilgit District
 Broghil Valley is a valley
and national park located
in Gilgit District, Pakistan.
It is located close to the
Afghan- Pakistan border.
The valley has more than
35 lakes. By virtue of its
strategic location having
both internal and
international borders,
Broghil is an important
valley in the region.
Baroghil Valley is
homeland of many animals
and birds

10. 2.Hunza
District
Valleys

11. 1.Gojal valley District Hunza
 Gojal is a valley situated
in the far north of
Pakistan. It borders
Pakistan and China at
Khunjerab Pass and
Afghanistan

12. An Australian tourist photographed in Gojal
valley of Gilgit Baltistan. Phot

13. 2.Shimshal Valley District Hunza
Shimshal is a large Wakhi-
speaking village supported
by vast herds of sheep,
goats and yaks that are
moved up and down the
valley with the seasons....

14. Gojal

15. View of Central Shimshal and Khizerabad Village
with the Sunrise Peak (Yeerghatak)

16. Shimshal, Hunza Valley

17. 3.Chiporsun Valley District Hunza
 Chiporsun valley is a
cluster of some eight
villages in Gojal,
bordering Afghanistan
and China. Chiporsun is
magical scenery that is
fascinating at first sight.

18. 4.Hopar Valley District Hunza
 A small village with
irrigated terraced fields
known for fruit orchards
and the production of
potatos. Hopar is one of
the most recommended
treks for those who want
to have a first time
trekking experience with
a life long excitement.

19. 5.Passu Valley District Hunza
 Passu lies between
Batura & Passu Glaciers.
The famous natural
beauty of Passu is
Tupopdan Peak, also
known as "Passu Cones",
having picturesque shape
is one of the most
photographed peaks in
the region.

20. 6.Gulmit Valley District Hunza
 Anybody who wants to
take the experience of
looking at the best
landscapes, must visit
Gulmit. A walk through
the valley exposes you to
over 100 varieties of flora
and fauna all of which
are pervasive through
this region.

21. Gulmit Upper Hunza

22. 7.Hunza valley District Hunza
 The Hunza valley is situated to
the north of the Hunza River, at
an elevation of around 2,500
meters (8,200 ft). Merely at a
distance of 100 Kilometers from
Gilgit, Hunza is a small town on
Karakoram Highway. The main
town of this valley is Karimabad
(formerly called Baltit), which is
also a very popular tourist place
due to stunning scenery of the
adjacent mountains like Ultar
Sar, Rakaposhi, Bojahagur
Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza
Peak, Passu Peak, Diran Peak
and Bublimating (Ladyfinger
Peak), all 6,000 meters (19,685
ft) or higher.

23. Hunza Valley

24. 8.Passu, Hunza Valley

25. 9. Sost / Sust, Hunza Valley

26. 10.Karim Abad Hunza Valley

27. 3.Gizer
District
Valleys

28. 1.Khalti Valley Gizer District
Khalti Lake is an artificial
lake was formed due to
stretch of river near the
village of Khalti. The dark
blue waters of lake during
summer look very
charming. The lake usually
freezes during winter, it
becomes crystal-clear and
villagers of Khalti use to
walk on it.

29. 2.Phandar Valley Gizer District
A twisting road passing
through lush green fields &
forests with a view of
flowing river and icy peaks
will lead you to this
Phandar valley. From
springs of crystal clear
waters to lakes & rivers of
deep blue water, there are
all colors of nature's
beauty.

30. 3.Hundarap ValleyGizer District
Hundarap is a small
beautiful village to the west
of Phander. Hundarap
Lake is famous for trout
fishing and is a good camp
site which has been
selected as high altitude
wetland by World Wide
Fund for Nature (WWF).

31. 4.Langar Valley Gizer District
A magnificently beautiful
valley surrounded by
mighty mountains and
filled with numerous
streams. The valley great
spot for trout fishing and
camping, especially during
the summer season.

32. 5.Gupis valley Gizer District
 Gupis Valley is located
on the bank of River
Gilgit. The turquoise
water of river flowing
along the road,
surrounding fields and
trout fish habitats are
endearing for tourists

33. 6.Hundur valley Gizer District

34. 7.Ishkoman ValleyGizer District
 The Ishkoman valley lies
in the north of Pakistan
in Gilgit-Baltistan,
bordering Afghanistan

35. 8.Yasin Valley Gizer District
It is a high mountain valley
situated in the heart of
Hindu Kush Mountain.
Yasin valley has a
spectacular natural beauty
with glistening lakes,
snowy peaks and
breathtaking landscapes.

36. 9.Ghizer Valley Gizer District
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 andTajikistan via the
Karambar Pass through
Ishkomen/Darkut Yasin
(which are connected via
Shandur Pass).

37. 4.Astore
District
Valleys

38. 1.Gorikot Valley Astore District
Locally known as “Gue” –
Gorikot is the largest valley
in the Astore District of
Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley
has an unparalleled beauty,
seductive appearance and
captivating details that
attracts.

39. 2.Rupal Valley Astore District
The Rupal valley is located
in the Astore District of
Gilgit about 8,126 m to
Nanga Parbat. Due to its
proximity to one of the
highest mountain ranges of
the world, Rupal is popular
for trekking trails and
mountain face.

40. 3.Rama Valley Astore District
Rama is thickly forested
valley with huge pine,
cedar, fir and juniper trees.
Rama lake is peaceful and
beautiful lake located near
Rama village. The lake is
one of the most beautiful
tourist attractions in Gilgit
Balistan.

41. 4.Minimarg Valley Astore District
A scenic beautiful valley
close to the Indian border.
Minimarg river flows
through the valley and the
area is covered with the
grass slopes, thick pine
forests, fertile fields, blue
water streams, lush green
grasslands and tiny
colorful flowers.

42. 5.Astore Valley Astore District
Astore Valley is located in
Astore District in the territory
of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
The valley is at an elevation
of 2,600 meters (8,500 feet),
adjacent to the eastern side of
mountain Nanga Parbat. The
valley has more than 100
villages. Due to its various
landscape and weather
conditions the valley provides
outstanding habitat for a
variety of commercially
important medicinal plants.

43. 5.Skardu
District
Valleys

44. 1.Roundu Valley Skardu District
 (Urdu: ‫روندو‬ ‫وادی‬ ( )also known
as Rong Yul in Balti)[1] is the
fourth biggest[2] valley of
Baltistan after Skardu,
Khaplu, and Shigar in Gilgit-
Baltistan, northern Pakistan.
The population of the Roundu
Valley are Balti people who
speak Balti and Shina, archaic
forms of Tibetan language. It
is located about 65-70 km
from District Skardu. Its one
of the Subdivisions of Skardu.
Its headquarters is Dambudas
and 100% population of
Roundu valley belongs to Shia
sect of Islam

45. 2.Katpana valley Skardu District

46. 3.Hispar Valley Skardu District
 Set in wonderfully
curved mountainous
path, Hispar is the last
valley of Biafo Glacier
and first From Skardu.

47. 4.Haji Gham Valley Skardu District
Haji Gham is the second
highest valley of the
Skardu district of Gilgit–
Baltistan in Pakistan. Haji
Gham will lead you to
Deosai which is the second
highest plain in the world.

48. 5.Skardu Valley Skardu District
Skardu is surrounded by
dry rugged, snow-capped
mountains and sand
dunes. The place is famous
for trekking and adventure
spots. The near by Satpara
Lake and Shangrila resort
are attraction spots for
tourists.

49. 6.Khaplu Valley Skardu District
 Khaplu Valley lies 103
km east of Skardu town.
The town is a base for
trekking to Masherbrum
and Siachen mountains.

50. 6.District
Nagar
Valleys

51. 1.Nagar valley District Nagar
The Nagar valley is
situated at the picturesque
elevation of 2,438m. The
whole area of Nagar was
declared as a community
park to prevent the hunting
of endangered animals.

52. 2.Hopar Valley District Nagar
 The Hopar Valley is a
scenic portion located 10
km away from Nagar
Khas, the principal city of
the Nagar Valley. Hopar
Valley will give you the
stunning glimpse of the
Spantik peak and Hopar
glaciers.

55. 7.DistrictShig
ar Valleys

56. 1.Shigar Valley District Shigar
The Shigar valley is located in
Baltistan in northern Pakistan that
is streamed by the Shigar River. The
valley stretches about 170
Kilometers from Skardu to Askole,
and is the gateway to the high peaks
of the Karakoram. The town of
Shigar is the largest settlement in
valley. Even though the Shigar
valley is a remote and largely
inaccessible place, there are several
villages in the valley. Askole is the
last settlement in the Shigar Valley
which is still far from the high
mountains. Shigar was formerly an
administrative sub-division of
Skardu District, but is now a district
in its own right.

58. 8.District
Ganche
Valleys

59. 1.Hushe Valley District Ganche
The Hushe valley is present
in Ghanche district of
Gilgit Baltistan and very
famous for its striking and
highest mountains. This
valley runs from
Masherbrum mountain
and is one of the most
beautiful valleys of
Pakistan

60. 2.Chorbat Valley District Ganche
Chorbat Valley is a valley in
Khaplu tehsil, Ghangche
District, in the Northern
Areas, Pakistan. The valley is
surrounded by high rising
peaks of the Karakoram
mountain range and the bank
the Shyok River. The climate
is hard with little rain and
extremely cold winters due to
proximity to Siachen Glacier
and other peaks and glaciers.

61. 3.Kharkoo Valley District Ganche
It is located in the series
Karakorum Mountains, off
side of Siachen Road. The
charisma of Kharkoo is
amplified with some high
mountains and scenic
plains.

62. 4.Youching valley District Ganche

63. 5.Barah Valley Autumn ganchi

64. 9.Diamer
District
Valleys

65. Diamer District at a Glance
 Diamer district is the gateway district with Chilas as is
headquarter. Local language is Shina but English and Urdu
languages are used for communication with outsiders. Be it
the Karakoram Highway or the Naran-Kaghan road, enter into
Diamer Valley first to give passage to whole of GB. The district
manifests pre-historic traces of human pace and advancement
in the shape of rock carvings, rock inscriptions and
petroglyphs etc. these features place this district at a distinct
position as more than 35000 such inscriptions and carvings
are available here. The important valleys in Diamer district
are Tangir, Darel, Chilas, Bunar Das, Gonar Farm and Raikot.
On particular note in this district are Nanga Parbat (8125m)
Raikot face and fairy Meadows, some of the most picturesque
places on earth.

66. 1.Tangir Valley District Diamer
Tangir Valley is one of the
beautiful tourist spots of
Gilgit-Baltistan the
program is highlighting
various aspect and
attractions of the Valley.

67. A beautiful scene of Tangir village Lurak District
Diamer

68. Tangir Village Bridge District Diamer

69. 2.Darel Valley District Diamer
Darel valley is a beatiful valley of
Diamer District Gilgit
Baltistan.Darel situated 30km from
Dassu Kohistan.Shatiyal village is
Located right side of Indus River
and left side located Gilgit
Baltistan's Beautiful Valleys Tangir
and Darel.Darel valley's boundary
meets on its top Phandr valley
District Ghezer and Tasil chilas area
Ghiner Nala.Tangir valley meets on
the north Chitral and phander
valley , south Khandiya valley
Kohistan . Darel and Tangir Valleys
have parallel scene from KKH road
at Shatiyal and Sazin villages

70. Darel Village District Diamer

71. Darel gayal village

72. Amazing Stone at Darel Village
District Diamer

73. Darel Valley Start District Diamer

74. Darel Samigal District Diamer

75. 3.Chilas Valley District Diamer
 Chilas (Urdu: ‫چالس‬ )is a small
town located in the Gilgit-
Baltistan, Pakistan on the left
side of river Indus. It is part
of the Silk Road connected by
the Karakoram Highway
which links it to Islamabad in
the south via Dassu, Besham,
Battagram, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Haripur, and
Hasan Abdal. In the north,
Chilas is connected to the
Chinese cities of Tashkurgan
and Kashgar via Gilgit,
Aliabad, Sust, and the
Khunjerab Pass.

76. 4.Bunardas valley District Diamer
 The village Bunar das (1
122 m asl) is the starting
point for the trek to BC
Nanga Parbat Diamir ...
It is about 23 km away
from the bigger Chilas.

77. 5.Gonar Farm District Diamer

78. 6.Raikot District Diamer

79. 10.Kharmang
District
Valleys

80. Kharmang valley contd
The Kharmang Valley
(Urdu: ‫کھرمنگ‬ ‫وادی‬) is one
of the five biggest valleys of
Baltistan; recently it
became a district, whose
headquarters is Tolti .[1]
The valley is located about
100 km from the capital
city of Baltistan
Skardu.Indus river enter in
Pakistan from Kharmang
district,it is connected with
kargil distric of india.

81. Kharmang valley
Kharmang valley is a scattered
populated area the approximate
population of valley is about 20,000
households; most of the population
are residing in scattered villages.
The main source of income is
subsistence livestock rearing for
their livelohood and agriculture.
Natives of Kharmang Valley
speak Balti and mostly belong
to Shia sect of Islam.Kharmang has
two famous watefalls(Manthoka
waterfall and Khamush waterfall),
these attracts thousand of foreigen
and domestic tourist from different
countries