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Field guide · Nature
Gilgit Division
Gupis-Yasin District · Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Yasin Valley
A Hindu Kush valley of Ghizer, start of treks to Chitral over the Broghil pass.
Yasin is a high valley in the Hindu Kush in Ghizer District. In summer it draws trekkers for the routes from Darkut over the Broghil pass to Chitral, and over the Chilingi pass to Baba Ghundi.
Why go
- ✦Treks from Darkut over the Broghil pass
- ✦The Chilingi pass route to Baba Ghundi
- ✦The Tukhm Rezi spring festival
- ✦Hindu Kush scenery
About
The valley's own festival, Tukhm Rezi, is an old farming festival held in spring or early summer, with traditional polo, horse jumping, dancing and local dishes such as diram and diram phiti.
How to Reach
Off the Gilgit–Shandur road in Ghizer, north up the Yasin valley.
Responsible Travel
Use Leave No Trace principles, carry out all rubbish, avoid disturbing wildlife and livestock, and respect private/community land.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, June to September for treks; spring or early summer for Tukhm Rezi.
Getting there, Off the Gilgit–Shandur road in Ghizer, north up the Yasin valley.
Allow, One or two nights; longer for treks.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Yasin Valley, within 5 km.
Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Yasin Valley) is published yet.
