Chillum, or Chilam, is the last village in Astore District and is the gateway to start the next journey toward the world highest plain known as Deosai. It is also known as Chillum Chowki due to police check post there. It is a lush green area with grazing fields and crops, and number of running streams.
Read about ChillumDeosai Plains, also known as Deosai National Park, is located at the distance of 30 km from Skardu between Astore and Skardu District. Its average elevation is 13,497 feet above sea level with vast plains and mounds of lush green grass with number of medicated herbs and plants.
Read about Deosai PlainsEidgah is the central and capital town of the Astore District at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Astore village and Rama Valley are important places for tourist near it. For tourist accommodation, there are a lot of hotels and rest-houses in the area.
Read about Eidgah AstoreGorikot is the capital and the largest valley of the Astore District. It is located at a distance of 12 km from main Astore town with fully paved road. It has lush green plains with beautiful scenic views in the high mountains with attractive colors.
Read about GorikotGudai 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.
Read about GudaiMinimarg is a very attractive village on an elevation of 2,845 meters in the Neelum Valley on the right bank of the Kishenganga River, also known as Neelum River. Geographically, it is located in Azad Kashmir, but it is mostly accessible from Astore Gilgit-Baltisan.
Read about MinimargRama Lake is located at on elevation of 11,506 feet in Chongra village in the Astore District at a distance of 122km from Gilgit city. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in Pakistan with the lush green pastures and snow-covered peaks around it.
Read about Rama LakeRama Meadows is located at the distance of 13km from Rama Village in the Astore District. It is a peaceful and calm place to enjoy the greenery in the Rama Valley within the attractive mountain structures. The vast areas with lush forests makes oneself to forget the tiredness of the long traveling.
Read about Rama MeadowsSheosar Lake, also known as Blind lake, is located in Deosai National Park at an elevation of 13,589 feet. From the Astore district side, it is located at the distance of 16 km via Chillum Chowki. From the opposite side, it is at the distance of 65 km from Skardu main town. It is one of the highest alpine lakes in the World.
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