Shimshal Valley
Shimshal is nestled deep in Hunza Valley , sharing a border with China’s Xinjiang region. It is a beautiful mountainous village located in Gojal, and the highest settelment in Hunza-Nagar District, in Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies at an altitude of 3,200m above sea level. The total area of this valley is approximately 3,800 km 2 It is the largest village of Hunza valley. Its mighty mountains, gigantic passes, amazing glaciers, fertile landscape, and lush green fields are comparable to none. The largest herds of yaks, sheep and goats in its vast pasture lands; Shimshaal Pamir, Gujerav, Yazghail and Loopghar are a major fascination for tourists. The beautiful Shimshaal Pamir lake attracts many tourists toward it. The Lok Versa Museum of Shim-shal has some rare antiques, artifacts, musical instruments, and daily life items made from wood show cases the creativity and rich history of local community. Don’t miss visiting this heritage museum whenever...