Introduction to Ghizer Valley Gilgit
Ghizer Valley is a very beautiful and scenic place with abundant natural resources and breathtaking views. Ghizer district has several valleys and lakes.
It is a lush green mountainous area with colorful water streams and stunning landscapes.
Location of Ghizer Valley
Ghizer Valley is located in the North of Gilgit Baltistan. China is on North of Ghizer whereas Chitral lies on its West side. Wakhan Area is located on its North West.
Ethnicity of Ghizer Valley
There are different ethnicities settled in Ghizer valley district. Among several languages being spoken in the area, four are main and widely spoken languages. Which are Shina, Wakhi, Khowar and Burushaski.
Phunder Lake is the most famous and main tourists attraction in the valley. Phunder Lake is fomous for trout as Trout is available in abundance in the Lake.
Shandur Pass connects Ghizer with Chitral (Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Province). Shandur is famous for polo ground which is the highest polo ground in the world.
More Information about Ghizer Valley
Gahkuch is the capital of Ghizer. It lies on the west of Gilgit. Ghizer is also a cross-roads to China and Tajikistan via Broghul pass.
Ghizer of Gherz means “refugee or migrant” in khowar language.
Traditional and folk dress of Ghizer are khoi and shokah. Shokah is a long cloak made up of woll. It has long sleeves and reach / long upto ankles. whereas, Khoi is a wool hat or head gear made up of wool mainly.
Valley is mainly known for its beautiful lakes and stunning landscapes. Ghizer is a center place for different valleys in the district like Phunder valley, Yasin valley. Ponial valley etc.
It lies in the most famous and stunning mountain ranges in the world known as Hindukush and Karakuram ranges.
Highest Peak in Ghizer Valley
Koyo zoom is the highest peak in Ghizer valley. It stands at 6,871 meters tall. Koyo Zoom peak lies on the Hindu kush mountain range on the border between ghizer and chitral valley (khyber pakhtunkhawa).
Main tourist attractions near Ghizer Valley are Koh-i-Ghizer, Golaghmuli valley, Phunder valley etc. A river also flows through the valley which is known as Ghizer river. River is formed from Gupis and Ishkoman rivers.
Distance of Ghizer Valley from Gilgit
Distance from Gilgit to Ghizer river is 115 kilo meters. It takes around 3 to 4 hours to travel between Gilgit and Ghizer by car. Best time to visit Ghizer valley is May to July having a best weather in the year.
As the days will be warm and nights a bit cool, nearly perfect weather for enjoyment and relaxing.
To sum-up, ghizer valley is like a heaven on earth and is a serene place to visit. Ghizer District is know for its cold, clear and colourful waters.
Places to Visit in Ghizer Valley
Following are the most attractive places located in Ghizer Valley district.
Phander Valley
Gupis Valley
Yasin Valley
Punial Valley
