The 5 best day hikes in the Ishkoman Valley Ghizer
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| Dain Water Fall |
As you know, the Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan is rich
in natural beauty. There are numerous day hikes, treks, and passes to cross
from one valley to another valley, unlike any other part of the world. It has
some hidden places that still need to be explored. You can have a day hike or a
month-long trek in between the three valleys of Ghizer Yasin Valley, Ishkoman
Valley, and Phundar Valley. All of the valleys have distinctive landscapes,
scenery, and cultures. You will be lost in natural beauty, discovering the land
of nature.In this post, I am going to take you on the five best day
hikes in the Ishkoman Valley.
Dain Ghochar (Waterfall)
This is an interesting day hike that starts from the central
village of Chatorkhan across one of the longest suspension bridges in the
region. You walk along with the beautiful village of Dain, following a jeep
road or taking a footpath directly above Dain village. The views around the
whole Ishkoman Valley are mind-blowing. Above all, on this walk, you will
experience the local culture by visiting the traditional homes and people. Once
you reach the endpoint, the views of the spectacular Karkarom and Hindukush
Mountain Ranges will grab your attention with their awesome look. The mountains
are 5,000m to 6,500m in height and most of the year are covered with snow.
On the other hand, the refreshing breeze of the falling
water between the narrow gorge and the 70-degree temperature steals the hearts
of visitors here.
Shukargah Lake hike (a whole day hike for fit hikers)
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| Shukargah Lake |
This hike leads to an amazing landscape from Birgal Nallah
to the lake on an exciting day hike. You will explore the land of lakes by
walking along a beautiful stream flowing from Shukargah Lake. The walk starts
from the village called Birgal, a beautiful village with fields of wheat,
maize, and potatoes, as well as numerous vegetables. The walk is really
interesting, steeply going up tiny hills and falling down to the riverside.
Shukargah Lake is situated at an altitude of 3,500 meters. The blue-sky lake is
surrounded by grassy ground. There are some summer cottages that were used by
the locals in the summer with herds of animals in the past. Nowadays, people do
not keep animals and summer fields because of the advancement of education and
opportunities for employment that replace local earning activities.
Hike to the View of Imit Valley in the Gateway to the Wakhan
Corridor
Without a doubt, an interesting walk begins from the Khyber
Guest House Imit along the fields and takes you along a water channel up to
some high place. All along the hike, you will have an amazing view of the
Ishkoman and Immit Rivers and the whole valley, as well as snow-capped
mountains in the surrounding. You may walk to a hidden village, Shams Abad, in
the upper Immit Valley, in the heart of the Karakoram and Hindukush Mountains.
I am pretty sure that you may enjoy the day if you are really a nature lover.
From Immit Village to Ishkoman, the Korumbar Valley along
the Korambar Glacier,
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| Yazbin Immit |
A six-to-eight-hour walk makes your day enjoyable. Immit is
the gateway to the Wakhan Corridor via Korumbar Lake, one of the longest lakes
at an altitude of 4,200 m between the border of Ishkoman, Gilgit, and the
Broghil Valley of Chitral. A 10-day charismatic trek leads from Imit to
Ishkoman through beautiful villages with fascinating views.
The hike I am going to mention here begins from Yazbin, the
third last village in the Imit before Matramdan, which leads to the East. The
walk is quite smooth, with spectacular views of the Karakoram Mountains at 6000
m. Across these mountains, one of the longest Batural Glaciers falls down to
pass through the Upper Hunza Valley to the Karakoram Highway. The best view of
the Korumbar Glacier on the right side takes you to the beautiful summer
village of Korumbar, with fields of barley and lush green meadows. To organize this hike, you may stay in Khyber Guest House in
Imit, or either can approach from Chatorkhand as well.
A day hike from Ishkoman to Handis Village
This is another mind-blowing day hike that has mind-blowing
highlights and great views for the day. You can stay in the Ishkoman valley and
approach it with your vehicle in the proper Ishkoman direction westward. You
drive through the charming villages all the way to the end of the jeep road for
one hour. From here, you will be in the real natural beauty among numerous
snow-covered mountains of Hindukush, and your eyesight will also take you to
see the great Karakoram mountains to the eastward in the distance. You will
have a great walk in the thick forest, lush green meadows, and many more
highlights that add to the joys of your holidays. You will enjoy the running
river flowing from Attar Lake, a two-day easy trek from Ishkoman, or to Attar
Pass, 4700 m, to Darkot village in the Yasin Valley, a four-day stunning trek
in the region.
From Ghotolti, if you take the Chiantir Valley, it takes you
to one of the largest hidden glaciers in the world, the Chiantir between
Broghil and Ishkoman Valley. This glacier has an amazing skiing spot to enjoy
for adventure lovers and has easy access from Ishkoman and Broghil Chitral.
Coming to the point of the day hike, you can enjoy a walk
for 3–4 hours in the valley and drive back to your hotel in the evening with
lifetime experience and stories.
Ghotolti Village to Chiantir Summer Houses hike
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| Attar Lake Ishkoman |
A worthwhile spot with natural beauty to the north of
Ghotolti Chiantir Valley. Your walk begins in the village of Ghotolti, the last
permanent village of Ishkoman. It is the village that is a hub for different
trekking routes you can approach from this village. The hike to Chiantir is an
amazing day. You will walk along the Chiantir River under the shade of juniper
and birch trees. The walk is very smooth. In addition, you will come across
several small summer villages along the way that show the culture of mountain
communities in Pakistan. In some parts, this has disappeared, but in others it
is still alive. You will experience the great hospitality of the people who
offer tea and amazing traditional food. There are several interesting places
along the way to enjoy picnics as well as camp. If you have enough time and
like camping, you must plan a stay overnight in this romantic valley.
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