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Phander Valley

Phander Valley, Ghizar

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Description

Phander Valley or “The Land of Beauty” "is one of the most stunning valleys located in Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is approximately 187 km away from Gilgit and is one of the most scenic valleys of the area. The valley is surrounded by high snow-capped mountains and has a stunning blue “Phander Lake” mesmerizing the tourists who visit this beautiful place.

Routes

Islamabad to Manshera
Motorway and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel
Distance: 160km

Manshera to Besham
Excellent Road and it takes about 3hrs 30mins to travel
Distance: 120km

Besham to Chilas
Rough Road (good road clearance cars recommended) and it takes about 7hrs to travel
Distance: 200km

Chilas to Riakot Bridge
Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel
Distance: 57km

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot
Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel
Distance: 30km

Jaglot to Gilgit
Road Conditions: Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel Jaglot to Gilgit
Distance: 55km

Gilgit to Phander
Rough Road and it takes about 6hrs to travel
Distance: 187km

Islamabad to Murree
Excellent Expressway and it takes about to trave
Distance: 65km

Murree to Muzaffarabad
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 70km

Muzaffarabad to Balakot
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 40km

Balakot to Naran
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 80km

Naran to Babusar
Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about to travel
Distance: 60km

Babusar to Chilas
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 50km

Chilas to Raikot Bridge
Some Rough Patches (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about to travel
Distance: 57km

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot
Excellent Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 30km

Jaglot to Gilgit
Excellent Road and it takes about to travel
Distance: 55km

Gilgit to Phander
Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel
Distance: 187km

Islamabad to Mansera
Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Distance: 160km

Mansera to Balakot
Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Distance: 44km

Balakot to Naran
Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel
Distance: 80km

Naran to Babusar
Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel
Distance: 60km

Babusar to Chilas
Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel
Distance: 50km

Chilas to Raikot Bridge
Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Distance: 60km

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot
Excellent Road and it takes about 40 min to travel
Distance: 30km

Jaglot to Gilgit
Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Distance: 55km

Gilgit to Phander
Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel
Distance: 187km

Related Hotels

Places to see

Gahkuch

Khalti Lake

Weather

Months	Weather Details
April to October	Summers are the best time to visit as the temperature is moderate.
October to March	In winters, the valley experiences extreme cold and most of the places are closed due to heavy snow.

Activities

Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing in Handarap Lake is a popular activity and usually requires a permit.

Day Trip to Teru and Shandur Pass

Tourists can take day trips to Teru which is a beautiful village in the mountains and Shandur Pass which is 2-3 hours away from Phander. Shandur, however, is closed most of the year because of snowfall.

Cuisine

Fish (Trout) of Phander valley is famous for its taste

Culture

The locals speak Khowar language and belong to the Ismaili sect of Islam. The literacy rate of the region is high.