28/07/2024
Astore District Visiting points
1: Rama Lake & Meadows
Rama lake is a high mountain lake at an altitude of 3.507m above the sea level. Just half an hour trek to Rama lake witness a wonderful view of the Nanga Parbat which is surrounded by forest. Facing the southern tail of the Nanga Parbat, the Rama meadows serve as a peaceful spot in the wildland.
• Dist: 25 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 1 Hr
2: Rattu
Rattu is a small village town of the Astore district in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Rattu has been traditionally used as a route for traders going to Kashmir from Astore, Gilgit and others parts of present-day Gilgit Baltistan. Rattu is known for its delicacies: cumin and trout fish.
• Dist: 33 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 1 Hr 30 mins
3: Rupal Valley
Rupal valley is located in the Astore District of Gilgit Baltistan. Rupal valley is a beautiful and breathtaking village surrounded by huge glaciers and towering mountains which are covered by the forest of juniper and other species of plants that presents a pleasing and wonderful view to the visitors and trekkers.
• Dist: 42 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 2 Hr
4: Chilam
Chilam village is the highest altitude village in Astore, It is 53km away from the Astore valley, which links to Deosai, Buzil Pass, Minimerg, and Gultari. The village is bound in winters due to snow harsh weather but in summers it is the most beautiful scenery with lush green mountains
• Dist: 55 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 2 Hr
5: Sheosar Lake(Deosai)
Sheosar Lake is located in Deosai National Park at the elevation of 13,589 feet and at the distance of 16 km from Chillum from Astore District, whereas from the Skardu side, it is at the distance of 65 km. As Deosai is a peaceful place, so Sheosar Lake is also popular for a calm and peaceful atmosphere within the endless plains of colorful flowers. Wild animals and birds can also be observed there.
• Dist: 70 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 2 Hr 40 mins
6: Minimarg
Minimarg is a village in the Astore District of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is situated on the bank of the Burzil Nala, approximately 36 km south of the Chilam Chowki checkpost. The village, located south of Astore via the Burzil Pass, has an average elevation of 2,844.6 metres above sea level.
• Dist: 88 kms(from Astore city)
• Accessibility: car/jeep
• Traveling time: 3 Hr
