Punial Valley Ghizer - Gilgit Baltistan
The valley of Punial is one of the most fascinating and absorbing sites situated in Ghizer District, where hundreds of thousands of tourists visit annually. Punial is a mountainous valley near Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The Punial valley is situated at an elevation of about 5000– 9000 feet. It is one of the vast and serene places to visit round the year due to its pleasant weather and hospitable populace. The territory of Punial is about 35,900 km².
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Things to do in Punial Valley
There are many places very near to nature in Punial Valley. Like sitting near a Punial river and inhaling the fresh air.
- A trip to Sher Qila Valley
- Short hikes and village walks
- Day trip to Hopper
- Trip to Ayash Valley (Upper Gahkuch)
1) A trip to Sher Qila valley
Sher Qila is one of the historical and oldest villages in Punial Valley. Sher Qila has 2 main bridges which connect the Ghizer road with Sher Qila valley, one is Wooden Bridge and the other one is RCC Bridge. The wooden Bridge is made in the 90s. And the RCC Bridge was formed in (May-2020), it took more than 6 years for the completion of this bridge. It is fully operational today with a huge influx of tourists and cargo vehicles coming towards the valley.There are several old forts from where the downside of Sher Qila is on birds-eye view.
2) Short hikes and village walks
Walk through a village through the streets; you will chit-chat with people in fields, offering you to sit with them and have some fun. There are tracks to hike on mountains in the valley and where shepherds take their goats and sheep for grassing.
3) Day trip to Hopper
Hopper tourist garden is a picnic point at Punial near gahkuch city Ghizer. From Gahkuch, it takes 30 minutes to reach there. It is a green and lush area.Here you can also see the view of water falling from a height. It is popular for its greenery ,waterfall and river. Travelling from Gahkuch to Hopper you come across many beautiful places.
4) Trip to Ayash Valley (Upper Gahkuch)
Ayash valley is a beautiful place, nestled between mountains. It’s a popular spot for hiking and camping, as well as for simply taking in the stunning scenery. The valley is also home to a number of wildlife, including deer, eagles, and other birds.just relax and enjoy the scenery. There are plenty of places to explore, and the views are simply stunning.
Language, Culture & Religion in Punial Valley
The inhabitants are primarily Shina speakers Ismaili Muslims, followers of His Highness Prince Aga Khan. Also, there are Sunni Muslims.
They are sober and peaceful, and well educated. You will see girls and women walking around in streets and roads openly, which is rare in other rural parts of Pakistan. There are co-schools, and the literacy rate of this generation is almost 100 %. No child is out of school. They have an excellent transition; a majority of their elders are illiterate or very less educated. The people follow Islamic culture, and women take no pictures and are a bit shy.
Mobile & Internet service in Punial Valley
Zong, Scom, and Telenor operate in Punial Valley, but SCO is the only network providing data service at very expensive rates. The data services of Scom are very slow and work in Punial Valley. Internet SIM cards are available everywhere.
The best time to visit Punial Valley
The time between April and October is the best time to visit Punial Valley However, out of this time, you will face cold weather and harsh weather too.
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