Store, lush green heaven for tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Astore, yet another breathtaking destination for nature lovers, exhibits the lush green beauty of nature. From Juglot Gilgit,
one can divert the journey towards Astore. The Dard tribes have inhabited this
land for centuries and their culture, traditions, and food still exhibit the
traces of inheritance. The places worth seeing in Astore are:
Rama Meadow:
Rama Meadow, located at the center of Astore Valley, is a vast
expanse of lush green meadows surrounded by towering peaks and a glacier that
is the main source of water for the adjacent areas. Immerse yourself in the
tranquility of nature, go for a leisurely hike, and enjoy panoramic views of
Nanga Parbat. Experience the local hospitality by staying in traditional wooden
huts or campsites, and witness the starlit sky that illuminates the meadows at
night. In the summers, the Rama Festival is organized which displays local
food, handicrafts, and above all the free-style polo tournament amongst all the
districts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Chilim Choki: this place
is the gateway to the famous Deosai plains and the beautiful Minimarg, Domel, and Qamari. Small hotels offer local sheep/goat mutton broth, worth tasting. This place has historical importance as before
KKH, traders and travelers used to stay over there before going to Rawalpindi
via Kashmir.
The Rainbow Lake:
From Chilim Choki, approximately 36 kilometer south, is the
heaven on the earth-the Minimarg Valley. It is a lush serene place with a thick
forest, green pastures, and wildflowers. After traveling for a further few kilometers
(14), one finds oneself in the supernatural pristine beauty of the Domel Valley and the legendary lake- the Rainbow Lake; it’s a worth-seeing place after the
arduous journey through Burzil Pass.
The Sheosar Lake:
Traveling east on the Deosai Plains, experience the
tranquility of Sheosar Lake- a Shina language word that means "Blind
Lake,"- which reflects the surrounding mountains in its crystal-clear
waters. It seems like a supernatural world where a person forgets himself and
enthralls his senses with the captivating scenery.
The majestic beauty of Astore Valley captivates every soul
through serene meadows, alpine forests, crystal clear lakes, and trout-brimmed rivers. The serene beauty in tranquility is surely bound to overflow your brain
with emotions which, Words Worth believes, heal your forlorn and dejected soul.
Beautiful Astore, i hv visited this heaven on earth. Good post for tourists
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