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.
Motorway and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about 3hrs 30mins to travel
Rough Road (good road clearance cars recommended) and it takes about 7hrs to travel
Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel
Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel
Road Conditions: Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel Jaglot to Gilgit
Rough Road and it takes about 6hrs to travel
Excellent Expressway and it takes about to trave
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about to travel
Good Road and it takes about to travel
Some Rough Patches (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about to travel
Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel
Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel
Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel
Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel
Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about 40 min to travel
Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel
Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel
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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.
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April to October |
Summers are the best time to visit as the temperature is moderate. |
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October to March |
In winters, the valley experiences extreme cold and most of the places are closed due to heavy snow. |
Fish (Trout) of Phander valley is famous for its taste
The locals speak Khowar language and belong to the Ismaili sect of Islam. The literacy rate of the region is high.
