Rawalpindi to Gilgit | Phander Valley Shandur Top | Ghizer Valley Chitral Autumn Season | Bike Tour

Chitral (Khowar: چھترار, romanized: ćhitrār, lit. 'field'; Urdu: چترال, romanized: ćitrāl) is situated on the Chitral River in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It serves as the capital of the Chitral District and before that as the capital of Chitral princely state that encompassed the region until its direct incorporation into West Pakistan on 14 August 1947. It has population of 49,780 peoples in 2017 census.[3]

Chitral
Mastuj (Urdu: مستوج) is a town and Tehsil of Upper Chitral District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at 36°17'0N 72°31'0E with an altitude of 2359 metres (7742 feet). There are ruins of old fort built originally in 18th century and reconstructed several times.
During the annual 'Shandur Polo Festival,' there are polo matches played in Shandur Polo Ground on Shandur Top, between the teams of Chitral District and Gilgit-Baltistan Province. Approximately seven matches are played in the three days of the festival usually held on July 7th to 9th every year. The final match is played on July 9th between Teams A of Gilgit Baltistan
Peace and paradise in Phander Valley

A Phander Valley travel guide, for those looking for an off the beaten track place to relax in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
The winding road from Gilgit to Chitral is traversed by many, but savored by few. Poplar-lined pathways, brilliant turquoise waters, hospitable Ismaili people; these are but a few of the reasons you should take your time along the road.
A plethora of villages line the way from Shandur Pass to Gilgit, but none are so picturesque as Phander (pronounced “fun-der”), a small village in the eponymous Phander Valley.
I meant to visit Phander for two or three days… and what began as two days turned into five nights! Every day, there was another reason to stay: new people coming to say hello and speak with me for hours, fishing excursions along Phander’s famous trout-filled waterways, motorbike adventures to nearby villages. I could’ve easily whiled away a few more days if my time wasn’t limited, and I know I’ll be back one day.

If you’re looking for a peaceful place to put up your feet in Gilgit Baltistan, Phander is the place. Here’s a quick Phander Valley travel guide to make your trip as smooth as possible.
Gilgit (/ˈɡɪlɡɪt/; Shina: Urdu:  IPA: [ˈɡɪlɡɪt]) is the capital city of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan. The city is located in a broad valley near the confluence of the Gilgit River and Hunza River, and is a major tourist destination in Pakistan, serving as a hub for trekking and mountaineering expeditions in the Karakoram mountain range.
The Karakoram  śāhirāh qarāquram; known by its initials KKH, also known as N-35 or National Highway 35 (Urdu: قومی شاہراہ ۳۵) or the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway) is a 1,300 km (810 mi) national highway which extends from Hasan Abdal in the Punjab province of Pakistan to the Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan, where it crosses into China and becomes China National Highway 314. The highway connects the Pakistani provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plus Gilgit-Baltistan with China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The highway is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the highest paved roads in the world, passing through the Karakoram mountain range, at 36°51′00″N 75°25′40″E at maximum elevation of 4,714 m (15,466 ft) near Khunjerab Pass.Due to its high elevation and the difficult conditions under which it was constructed, it is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World.The highway is also a part of the Asian Highway AH4.
Autumn in Pakistan

Fall comes in early October on the plains, to the mountainous areas even sooner – in the beginning of September.Autumn is more attractive season especially for photography tours to Gilgit Baltistan
Phander valley located in the extreme north east of Pakistan. The valley which is an awesome paradise elegantly painted in various colors of autumn awes the visitors to rejoice at the breathtaking sceneries hence need to be captured by the cameras of hundreds of nature lovers.

The autumn season is the time when the foliage and tree leaves convert into various colors packed with adequate weather conditions, charming views, and attractive festivities at the harvest and fall activities.

In Pakistan, this season is cool and entertaining for the favorable temperature with various leaf colors in view. This region is famous for the festival activities at the dawn of harvest and fall. Vegetation and foliage go through a number of color transitions yellow, red, golden, and bronze brown.
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