Ishkoman Valley
The Ishkoman (Urdu: اشکومن) valley lies in the north of Ghizer District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and the Pamir Wakhan Corridor.[1][2] It is located at a range of altitudes, from 7,000 to 12,000 feet (2,100 to 3,700 m). The valley consists of more than 30 villages, with a total population of 30,000 inhabitants. Four major languages are spoken here: Wakhi, Khowar, Shina and Burushaski.[3]
Ishkoman Valley
اشکومن | |
|---|---|
| Ishkoman | |
 Ishkoman Valley in summer | |
  Ishkoman Valley  Ishkoman Valley | |
| Coordinates: 36.5164°N 73.8502°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit Baltistan |
| District | Ghizer |
References
- "A Bicycle Ride Around the Borders of Pakistan - The Wire". The Wire.
- "Cultural festival in Hunza a sight to see - Samaa TV". www.samaa.tv.
- "Trip to Ishkoman Valley City from Pakistan - Pakistani Tourism". www.pakistanitourism.com.
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