26/04/2021
Aerial views of the Ondra Poygah Gulmit
Ondra Poygah is an initiative of the Gulmit community built in a record 60-days period in the winter of 2020-21. 1.3kms long, and rising to an elevation of 1,562 ft, Ondra Poygah is considered to be Pakistan’s longest and highest stair.
Ondra Poygah comprises of 1655 stairs built by the locals of Gulmit (Gojal Valley), Hunza, on self-helps basis with mud and stones. The Ondra Poygah trail starts at the historical Gulmit Shawaran (Polo Ground) and ends at the site of an ancient hilltop fort called “Ondra”.
The Ondra Poygah project, a unique and pioneering initiative of its kind, aims to promote eco and adventure tourism, while also highlighting the history and archeological heritage of the region.
Gilgit baltisan ❤️
Photographs by Taseer Beyg