Astore Valley 6.11

Astore is one of the six districts of the Gilgit Baltistan. The district contains the Astore Valley and is bounded to the west by Diamer District (from which is was separated in 2004), to the north by Gilgit District, to the east by Skardu District and to the south by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Neelum District of Azad Kashmir. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan the population was 71,666
Accessibility
Astore is connected to Gilgit which is well connected by air with Islamabad(weather dependent) and by road with Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Skardu and Chitral. You can take a flight to Gilgit from the capital of the country and drive to Astore from Gilgit on metalled road.
Climate
Astore valley has a moderate climate during summer. In winter it can snow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in the main valleys and up to 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) in the mountains. In Mirmalik valley it snows up to 6 feet (1.8 m) in February.
Languages
The main language spoken in the valley is Shina (also known as Tshina). Urdu, which is the National language of Pakistan, is the second most frequently spoken language.There are different dialect of Shina spoken in the region. Since Astore has a history of modest tourist traffic in the summer months, local guides and police in Tarashing or Astore may speak some English.
Transport
There were some negative perceptions in past due to rough mode of transport but nowadays there are paved roads connecting Gilgit and Islamabad through the Karakorum Highway. Landslides and rockfall may be an issue in some areas of the Indus Valley. There is a permanent road through Gilgit as well as seasonal road access via Deosai Plateau to Skardu. Here you can obtain all types of vehicles (Jeeps, taxis, wagons, SUVs) and hire jeeps and SUVs at affordable prices. The most used vehicles are Jeeps and SUVs with a local preference for Pajeros and Landcruisers.
Places of interest
Astore lies about the massive base of Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest peak in the world. To the south of the Nanga Parbat massif lies Rama Valley, which is home to Rama Lake, with basic facilities for visitors. It has a hotel called the PTDC, constructed by the government of Pakistan. The entrance of the valley is located about 60 km southeast of Gilgit with four side-valleys.RAMA LAKE one of the most picturesque spots, DEOSAI plains.With its majestic mountain scenery , charming views , high challenging passes and unique ethnicity It deservedly a popular destination for the foreign visitors. There are more than 50 small Beautiful Villages in Astore. Some of which are Chilm,Gorikot,Fina, Bulen, Chongra and PariShing.
most beautiful places are Deosai, Minimarg,DOmail
Chilm is most beautiful Village among all Villages of Astore, because it is the starting point of Deosai, the worlds 2nd Heighest Planes.Deosai is the treeless highest Plateau on earth, Its hieght is from 14000 feet to 16500 feet above sea level.
to know the history plz click the notes section of Astore Valley.
we hope you ll not miss the chance to visit the most peace full land of Pakistan.