Gulmit Gojal Hunza

Gulmit Gojal Hunza GULMIT is the headquarter of the Gojal Tehsil, in the upper Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakis One notices their presence in every ward of the village.

GULMIT aka Gul-e-Gulmit is the headquarter of the Gojal Tehsil, in the upper Hunza region of the Gilgit territory in the deep in the Karakoram Mountain Range. Gulmit is a centuries-old historic town, with mountains, peaks and glaciers. It is a tourist spot and has many hotels, shops and a museum. Its altitude is 2408m (7900 ft) above the Arabian Sea level.Small hamlets consist of;Kamaris,Odver,Da

lgiram,Laksh,Kalha,Shawaran,Khor Lakhsh,Chamangul and Goze. Gulmit, is also a Turkish or Iranian word which means the valley of flowers. History

Before 1974, when Hunza was a state, Gulmit used to be the Summer Capital of the state. After the abolition of the state it became the Tehsil's seat of government. The oldest intact house in Gulmit is more than six centuries old. Most of the families have migrated from Bagrot and chaprot to this wakhi place. People

People in the entire Gojal Valley have Central Asian ancestral backgrounds. The people speak Wakhi language and belong to the Shia Imami Ismaili sect of Islam. Population of Gulmit, according to 2003 census, consists of around 2500 individuals. Forty nine percent of the population comprises females

Events

Different cultural and religious events are celebrated each year. In March, the arrival of spring is celebrated known as 'Taghm'.Many local dishes are made on this day.People visit their relatives and wish each other good omen for the year ahead.11th July each year is celebrated as Imamat day. On this occasion all the people of the village gather at the polo ground. Skits,plays,songs and dramas are presented to entertain the audience.Similar programs are also held in the neighboring villages to show their devotion to the Imam. Other national events are also celebrated as a sign of patriotism with Pakistan. Buildings

There are six Jamaat-khanas or religious community centres in Gulmit. The old Summer Palace of Mir of Hunza stands at the northern edge of Gulmit's historic Polo Ground. Old mosques, now used as libraries, also adorn the beautiful physique of Gulmit valley. Among new buildings constructed by the government in Gulmit are Tehsil Headquarter, Federal Government's Boys High School, Civil Hospital, Diamond Jubilee Girls Middle School and Government Girls Higher Secondary School. Al- Amyn Model School, a community based organization, has a beautiful building standing next to the Health Center of Aga Khan Health Services. Hotels

There are well furnished hotels in Gulmit valley. Some of these hotels are Silk Route Lodge, Marco Polo Hotel, Village Guest House, Gulmit Tourist Inn, Shutubar Inn and Horse Shoe Motel (not in running condition).

Gulmit Gojal 1982
08/10/2024

Gulmit Gojal 1982

05/09/2024

πŸŽ‰ Gulmit Premier League Opening Ceremony πŸŽ‰
πŸ“… Date: 6th September πŸ•— Time: 8:00 PM sharp πŸ“ Location: Gulmit Polo Ground
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off the Gulmit Premier League! 🎢 Enjoy a spectacular musical event, witness the grand unveiling of the trophy and kits, and be dazzled by a breathtaking fireworks display! πŸŽ†
This exclusive event is for the wonderful people of Gulmit. Let’s come together and celebrate our love for football and community spirit! ⚽❀️
Don’t miss out on this exciting night! See you there! 🌟

05/09/2024
16/07/2024

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16/07/2024

Old house Gulmit

03/07/2024

09/02/2023

Wakhi funny conversation between husband and wife πŸ˜ƒ

28/12/2022

We are live right now from Goharabad

Keeping in view the current circumstances going on in lower Gojal.
01/10/2022

Keeping in view the current circumstances going on in lower Gojal.

Our protective magnetic field is always restless, but every now and then something weird happens – it jerks. Although scientists have known about these rapid shifts for some 40 years, the reason why they occur has remained a frustrating mystery, until now.

02/07/2022

Mudslide in Juchar Nala due to high melting of Shatubar Glacier.

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Chamangul , Gulmit
Gilgit
15100

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