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'Astore Valley' is a District in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It was carved out of Diamer District in 2004. Nowadays there is a little bit of conflict between Gorikot and Eidgha for district headquarters.

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Sub Divisions

Climate

Languages

Transport

Places of interest

Sub Divisions

★ Rama

★ Choungrah

★ Chilm

★ Gorikot

★ Rahman Pur

★ Rattu

★ Bunji

★ Gudai

★ Fina

★ Eidgah

★ Pakora

★ Parishing

★ Tarishing

★ Douan

★ Dashkin

★ Mirmalik

★ Shodas

★ Guzair

★ Zilla Bala

★ Zian

★ Qamri

★ Minimarg

Climate

Astore valley has a moderate climate during summer. In winter it can snow up to 6 inches (15 cm) in the main valleys and up to 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) in the mountains. In Mirmalik valley it snows up to 6 feet in February.

Languages

The main language spoken in the valley is Shina (also known as Tshina). Urdu, which is the National language of Pakistan, is the second most frequently spoken language. People are literate enough to speak and understand English as well and it is the third language and popular among literate society. The literacy rate is much better than any District of Pakistan. Huge number of students are residing away just for higher Education.

Transport

There were some negative perceptions in past due to rough mode of transport but nowadays there are fully smooth Metal Roads connecting Gilgit and Islamabad through the Karakorum Highway. There is a permanent road through Gilgit as well as seasonal road access via Deosai Plateau to Skardu town. Here you can obtain all types of vehicles (Jeeps, taxis, wagons, SUVs) and hire jeeps and SUVs at affordable prices. The most used vehicles are Jeeps and SUVs with a local preference for Pajeros and Landcruisers. YOU can

Places of interest

Astore is at the foothills of Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest peak in the world. In the south of Nanga Parbat massif lies the Rama Valley which is home to the Rama Lake with facilities provided to the visitors. It has a hotel namely PTDC hotel constructed by the government of Pakistan. Astore valley is simply the the best area for the tourists to visit because of its location in the foothills of Choungrah peak. On the back side of Chougrah peak are Nanga Parbat and Raikot peaks. These peaks are some of the highest peaks in the world, they are part of the Karakoram range of mountains. Most of the rivers of Pakistan originate from this range, these rivers propagate most parts of Pakistan.
Choungrah is the valley through which you reach Nanga Parbat. Another charming place is Rama Lake. and the serene and true beauty of the Northern Areas can be found by visiting it where one can find the lush green field of rama and thick forest and beautiful streams as well that are very rare in the other parts of the Northern Areas and now it is easy to access because of the metalled roads.