Nagar Valley


Nagar Valley also known as formerly princely state, is one of the ten districts of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The valley is along the Karakoram Highway on the way north from Gilgit main city. Hunza Valley is across the Hunza River. The valley is home to many high mountain peaks including Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, Golden Peak and Rush Peak. 24 villages exist today in the whole district named as Bar, Budelas, Chaprot, Chalt, Sikanderabad, Jafferabad, Nilt, Thol, Masot, Ghulmat, Yal, Pissan, Minapin, Miachar, Dadimal, Tashot, Pheker, Hakuchar, Shayar, Askurdas, Sumayar, Nagar Khaas, Hoper and Hisper. But the most famous touristic spots are Minapin, Ghulmat, Chalt, and Hoper. Burushaski and Shina languages are spoken in the valley. Rush Lake, the highest alpine lake of Pakistan and the 27th highest lake in the world also lies in this valley.

History

Geography

The whole region is hilly and mountainous topographically, but every part of the valley is easily accessible. The Karakoram mountain range covers the whole region, of which Rakaposhi is one part. Of the total area of Nagar valley, 90% is above 3,000 meters above sea level and 30% is 5,000 meters above sea level.

Famous Peaks

Famous peaks in the region are:
Rakaposhi, Diran, Golden Peak and Miachar Peak

Glaciers

Hoper Glacier, Hisper Glacier, Barpu Glacier, Minapin Glacier, Pissan Glacier.

Tourism

Hotels

Trekking

Climbling

Valleys nearby