Gudai

Gudai is a beautiful village on at elevation of 9,186 feet in the Astore Valley at the distance of 16km from Gorikot through the winding stream valley of Gudai Nallah. It is famous for the fresh water and trout fishing in the area. It is a gateway to Deosai Plains from the Astore Valley.

Riverside Trout Fishing

It is famous for riverside trout fishing in the fresh cold-water streams. Fishing permits are available from local Gilgit-Baltistan Fisheries or Astore Wildlife guidelines. There are several deep pine forest treks over the mountains to get the high view of the valley. From the Gudai village, one can trek from the Gudai village clearing through the terraced alpine agriculture fields along the clear river streams with wooden footbridges.

Gem-Stone Mines

Gudai is also popular for natural resources such as precious stones in the mountains. There are several gem-stone mines over the high mountains around the tones.

Stopover before ascending toward Deosai or Minimarg

Gudai is a small stopover town before moving forward toward Deosai Plain. There are few small roadside shops, tea stalls, and local guest houses. Stop at local tea stalls along the riverside to enjoy the hot tea and trout fish meals before gaining the altitude toward further in south.

Travelers can enjoy lunch or tea here with short-stay for make them ready to ascent in the high-altitude Deosai Plains and Minimarg. From Gudai, it takes 45 to 60 minutes on the paved road to Chillum Chowki. The lush green pastures from the Gudai begins rising immediately toward the alpine plateau of the second highest plains of the World.

Want to visit Rainbow Lake via crossing Burzil Pass, explore our Minimarg & Purzal Pass Travel Guide.

About Astore

Astore is district in the Gilgit-Baltistan and located at an altitude of 8,500 feet on the eastern side of Mount Nanga Parbat in front of the Rupal Face, at the distance of 60 km from Gilgit main city. Astore region ascends from the Indus River from Jaglot toward the opposite side of the Diamer district.