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district & valleys

Districts & Valleys of gilgit baltistan

Muthat

Muthat

The valley is located 72km north of Chilas in Diamer and surrounded by Bulder, Dader, and Phia glaciers. It is home to the Yushkun tribe, with livelihoods primarily based on forests, mines, and subsistence agriculture.

Rupal

Rupal

The valley is surrounded by Rupal, Bazin, Lataka, Girjal, and Shai Ghiri glaciers, with livelihoods based on agriculture and livestock in a single cropping zone.

Parishing

The valley is located in Astore Gilgit Baltistan (GB). It lies between Skardu and Bubin and is fed by Amno, Poyati Kane, and Maliki Harai glaciers, with dense forests and high-altitude terrain critical to GLOF risk.

Haramosh

Haramosh

Located 65km east of Gilgit Baltistan, the valley lies in the Haramosh region of the Karakoram Range and is fed by 37 glaciers, including Mani, Baska, and Phuparash, making it highly relevant for GLOF risk management.

Basho

Basho

The valley lies at 2,150m in a semi-arid mountain landscape between Deosai Plains and Kachura, with steep slopes formed by glacial deposits and is fed by Serfo, Snongo, and Sarfalinga glaciers — critical for GLOF-II interventions.

Arindu

Arindu

Located 120km from Skardu, the valley is surrounded by Chogholongma and Karfoghoro glaciers, with communities heavily reliant on agriculture and livestock — making it significant for GLOF-II risk reduction efforts.

Barah

Barah

Located 5km from Ghanche HQ along the Shayk River, the valley is adjacent to Trangpi, Khenpi, Apo Bhatta, and Chugrail glaciers, making it significant for GLOF-II interventions in a high-risk glacial zone.

Khaplu

The valley is administrative center of Ghanche district, lies 103km east of Skardu and is surrounded by Chu, Trangpi, Khenpi Phong, and Strala glaciers, with agriculture and livestock as primary livelihoods—key for GLOF-II focus.

Hispar

Hispar

The valley is located 2km below the Hispar Glacier. It is about 28km away from Nagar Khas and 25km away from Hoper Valley. 

The project’s achievements in the valley include:

Shisper

Shisper

Shisper also known as Hassanabad is one of the constituting valleys of Hunza. Karakoram Highway (KKH) crawls through the valley with total length of 5km. The valley is located at a height of 2,100m and is a gateway to Hachinder Chish mountain. Shisper Glacier, Muchukur. Glacier, and Chash Glacier are present in the valley.

Ghulkin

The valley is located in the Gojal Tehsil of Gilgit Baltistan (GB). It is situated at an elevation of 2,700m above sea level and is surrounded by majestic peaks of the Karakoram range.

The project’s achievements in the valley include:

Hussaini

The valley is located in the Gojal Tehsil of Gilgit Baltistan (GB). The valley features the Hussaini Glacier and the Khujarab River, with the Karakoram Highway (KKH) running through the village.

The project’s achievements in the valley include:

Shimshal

The valley is a village located in Gojal Tehsil of Hunza District, in the Gilgit Baltistan being the largest valley in the region. It lies at an altitude of 3,100m above sea level and is the highest settlement in the district. Shimshal includes major glaciers like Verjerab, Khurdpin, Yukshun, and Yazghal.

The project’s achievements in the valley include:

Darkut

Darkut

Located 65km from Gahkuch in Ghizer, the valley is surrounded by Ghorochi, Mandahar, Ghamubar, Kharay Ghal, and Garum Chashma glaciers, making it significant for GLOF-II interventions.

Sosat

Located 100km from Gahkuch in Ghizer, the valley comprises 10 villages and is fed by the Sosat Glacier, with pastureland and natural water channels—relevant for GLOF-II planning and risk reduction.

Badswat

Located 52km from Gahkuch in Ghizer, the valley is surrounded by Badsawat, Pithkormin, Jingal Lak, Kachiston, and Yaaz glaciers, making it a key area for GLOF-II risk reduction and resilience efforts.

Ghundus

Ghundus

Situated about 100km southeast of Skardu in Kharmang district, the valley is surrounded by Staay Mangale and Zing Gar glaciers, with agriculture and livestock-based livelihoods—key for GLOF-II risk mitigation.

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