The alpine pasture of Charun Owir in the district of Upper Chitral, Pakistan, is a natural wonderland known for its breathtaking display of large wild tulips. Every year, as May unfolds, the landscape here transforms into a scene straight out of a fairytale, decorated with an abundance of these colorful blooms. The sight of these majestic tulips ag...
Babu Muhammad (1930-2022) was a renowned tour guide in the Northern Pakistan region, covering Hindukush, Karakoram, and Himalayas. Born into a notable family in the Mroi village, he grew up in the village, located as a gateway to Upper Chitral. The village had a modest hotel industry, primarily serving the influx of tourists, especially foreign tra...
Fossilized rocks in the transitional zone between Lot Owir Ann in Upper Chitral and Ozhor Ann in Lower Chitral mark the path to the Terichmir Basecamp. Along this route, one encounters an array of rocks adorned with intriguing rock inscriptions. Interestingly, some of these rocks appear to preserve fossils of plants and reptiles, bearing distinct imprints of body scales and characteristic twists indicative of reptilian anatomy. Contemplating the possibility that these rocks indeed encapsulate fossils raises profound questions regarding the historical presence of living organisms in this geographical area. Is proximity to glaciation a conducive factor for fossilization in such regions? Exploring further, one wonders about the nature of reptiles and other fauna that thrived in this locale during the epochs under consideration, prompting a cascade of inquiries. A pertinent facet to consider is the relatively brief history of life's existence in the mountainous terrains of the Hindukush, Karakoram, and Himalayas....
Japanese Expedition successfully climbed the Terichmir Peak in the Hindu Kush Mountain Range, in the Chitral Valley of northern Pakistan. The remarkable achievement of Japanese climbers Mr. Hayride Kazuya and Mr. Kenro Nakajima, along with their dedicated team, has captured the admiration of mountaineering enthusiasts in Pakistan and worldwide. Their successful ascent to the summit of Terichmir is truly awe-inspiring and evidence of their skill, perseverance, and teamwork. Terichmir is an imposing mountain, soaring to a staggering height of 7708 meters (25,289 feet). Its majestic presence and the awe it commands have long made it a symbol of challenge and spiritual significance. The fascination of conquering this peak has drawn climbers from around the globe, but the difficulties posed by its extreme altitude and unforgiving terrain have deterred many. However, Mr. Kazuya, Mr. Nakajima, and their team fearlessly embraced the challenge and embarked on their journey to reach the pinnacle. The...
Kumrat, located in the Upper Dir district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, is a relatively newly explored destination. This fascinating landscape is known for its lush green meadows, towering pine forests, ancient birch trees, vibrant variety of flowers, diverse wildlife, streams and laked. Surrounded by majestic snow-peaked mountains and glacie...
Shandur (3,700 m) is where the three mountain ranges - Hindukush, Himalaya, and Karakoram - meet. The region has historic importance with beautiful landscape, flora and fauna. It is the highest polo ground on earth, where the contest of the rugged free-style polo, takes place between the team of Chitral and Gilgit from July 7 to 9 every year, ...
It is spring early spring in the mountains, where the willow trees have sprouted new leaves. The gentle breeze carries a pleasant atmosphere throughout the settlement. During this time of year, young girls in the area prepare their flutes by stripping the branches of willow and playing them while tending to herds of cattle on the grassy pastures. T...
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Northern Pakistan offers tremendous opportunities for trekkers and adventurists. After experiencing the landscape once, it casts a magic spell and compels them to repeat visits many times in their lives. These places start from Kumrat up to the Chitral valley (Drosh, Kalash valleys to the Tirich Mir base camp and Torkhow, Broghil and further on to ...
Those majestic snow towers And varieties of wildflowers Golden peaks with fairy tale Serene is Terich, the vale Terich Mir (7,708m) is the highest in the chain of eleven of the Hindukush Mountain range with different routes to their summits. The main peak is visible from every part of the Chitral region. For the last 80 years, ...