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Gircha
Gircha, one of the oldest Wakhi villages of Upper Hunza, with an old mosque kept by the community.
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Gircha is a village in Gojal Tehsil of Upper Hunza and one of the oldest Wakhi settlements there, said to have been founded by Bobo-e-Sufi, the first man to settle the region. Its name may come from 'grich', a hut by spring water. The village community has preserved an old mosque.
Why go
- ✦One of the oldest Wakhi villages
- ✦An old mosque kept by the community
- ✦In Gojal, Upper Hunza
How to Reach
On the Karakoram Highway in Gojal, Upper Hunza, near Sost.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, May to October.
Getting there, On the Karakoram Highway in Gojal, Upper Hunza, near Sost.
Allow, An hour.
What to Do
◆See the old mosque
◆Learn about Wakhi village life
◆Combine with Sost and Khunjerab
