Khujerab Valley

Introduction of Khujerab Valley

Khujerab Valley is an extended strip and the highest valley in the Gilgit Baltistan, northern Pakistan near the Chinese border. Located at about 3,700 meters (12,100 feet) above sea level. The valley forms part of the highest of such valleys in the area. Khujerab Valley is famed for the spectacular mountainous and alpine regions with high meadows. Glacier streams, and has gained prominence as a tourists paradise especially for the nature lovers, trekkers and tour photographers.

Khunjerab National Park where the valley is located, is opportunities to view the remarkable wildlife of the region. The rarest animal being the marcher or the Marco Polo sheep. Snow leopard and the ibex, the different species of birds. The area is EXTREMELY challenging, physically due to the hostility. The microclimate, geographical location of the valley surrounded by mountainous snowy terrains. A political perspective identifying Khunjerab Pass as the border between Pakistan and China makes the valley a major strategic region.

Khujerab Valley is still one of the most off-beat destinations in Pakistan from where tourists find it difficult to travel. But it has become famous in recent years for the sort of eco. Tourism it offers the travelers in the highlands of northern Pakistan. Given its beautiful landscape and unique positioning, the valley is an attraction for travelers on the Gilgit-Baltistan tour.

History of Khujerab Valley

Khujerab Valley has a unique and complex history rooted in both the geographic features and political. Boundaries of those areas situated at the frontier of the modern states of Pakistan and China. Geography and history of the valley. This area also refer to as The Valley of Kings has its history writ large in its geographical position. Isolation and being one of the busiest trade and cultural connector points between Central Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent.

Geologically, Khujerab Valley, as with most of the region, is defined by the interaction. Between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate several million years ago. The mountainous relief, describe geological processes and speak of glaciation, and alpine meadow are the traces of such geological events.

On an environmental subject, the valley now harbors a variety of plants. Animals that thrive in areas with high altitude. A many centuries of exposure has preserved the regions unmodified appearance with native. Species such as the Marco Polo sheep, snow leopards, and mountain ibex.

Cultural and Trade History:

The region is historic since it bordered the famous international silk trade corridor. The Silk Road that connected China, Central Asia and South Asia. Due to its location the valley became a strategic node for merchants. Travelers and armies traveling between these regions especially in the middle ages. The Khunjerab Pass located at the extreme end of the valley was the portion. The passage used by traders moving between the Tarik Basin in the present day China, and the Indus Valley.

Indeed for a long time the villages and surrounding area was almost inaccessible because of the rough. Terrain which made it a convenient barrier and confined the inhabitants in the valley. Majority of the local people in the area of Khujerab have been Balti people who are from the larger group of Tibetans although they have been informed by the cultures of Pashtun and Chinese as a result of the vicinity strips of the two culture regions.

Cultural Significance:

Most of them are Balti people who are of Mongoloid stock of Tibet and culturally affined to the Tibet and the Central Asian region. Since this valley is so remote and has extremely harsh living conditions the people living in this region have not changed their lifeway for thousands of years. Campaigns are involved in animal rearing for example of sheep and goats for meat, milk and other by products as well as farming crops appropriate to the region’s altitude.

Deliberate and Economic Position:

Favorably placing them on the Pakistan and China border, Khujerab Valley has tremendous strategic significance. Although the Khunjerab Pass has been used in the past only as a transit point, it remains a connection point between the two countries today. 

Khunjerab Pass was opened in 1982 and it became identify of friendship between the two countries, Pakistan and China. The valley act as a corridor for the products, people, and services in the two countries.

Tourism:

Administratively located in the southeast of Turkmenistan’s border with Afghanistan, the Khujerab Valley is still relatively out of bounds for tourists but offers a rich experience of nature, geography, and ethnography drawing tons of visitors in a bid to take pictures of different types of animals and plants that are endemic to the area. Trekking enthusiasts arrive to encounter the majestic look of the Karakoram range, discover the scenic beauty of the valley and pleasant vistas of this high altitude range. Moreover, it becomes part of the Karakoram Highway that is one of the high and most beautiful roads to travel in the world for travelers visiting northern areas of Pakistan.

Nonetheless, owing to its security polarity coupled with its geopolitical location at the Canada-US border, tourism follows a strict controlled calendar to avoid jeopardizing on the natural endowment and bio-diversity of the area.

Conclusion:

Khujerab Valley is a beautiful and unique zone in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan that is famous for its beautiful natural view, cultural tourism place and official ferment Point between Pakistan and China. Despite its stunning geographical features, wildlife and archeological importance its significance makes it among the most fascinating destinations in the area to the present day. However, Khujerab Valley is paradise for every tourist whether you are fond of nature or history and for the adventurous it is the Karakoram Range.