Phander Valley

Phander Valley or “The Land of Beauty” "is one of the most stunning valleys located in Ghizer district of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is approximately 187 km away from Gilgit and is one of the most scenic valleys of the area. The valley is surrounded by high snow-capped mountains and has a stunning blue “Phander Lake” mesmerizing the tourists who visit this beautiful place.

 

Islamabad to Manshera

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel

Manshera to Besham

120km

Excellent Road and it takes about 3hrs 30mins to travel

Besham to Chilas

200km

Rough Road (good road clearance cars recommended) and it takes about 7hrs to travel

Chilas to Riakot Bridge

57km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1hr 30min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Road Conditions: Excellent road and it takes about 45mins to travel Jaglot to Gilgit

Gilgit to Phander

187km

Rough Road and it takes about 6hrs to travel

Islamabad to Murree

65km

Excellent Expressway and it takes about to trave

Murree to Muzaffarabad

70km

Good Road and it takes about to travel

Muzaffarabad to Balakot

40km

Good Road and it takes about to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road and it takes about to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Good Road and it takes about to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

57km

Some Rough Patches (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent Road and it takes about to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Excellent Road and it takes about to travel

Gilgit to Phander

187km

Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel

Islamabad to Mansera

160km

Motorway and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Mansera to Balakot

44km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Balakot to Naran

80km

Good Road and it takes about 2 hrs 30 min to travel

Naran to Babusar

60km

Good Road with few rough patches and it takes about 2 hrs to travel

Babusar to Chilas

50km

Good Road and it takes about 1 hr to travel

Chilas to Raikot Bridge

60km

Rough Road (Suitable for all cars) and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Raikot Bridge to Jaglot

30km

Excellent Road and it takes about 40 min to travel

Jaglot to Gilgit

55km

Excellent Road and it takes about 1 hr 30 min to travel

Gilgit to Phander

187km

Rough Road and it takes about 6 hrs to travel

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Information

Activities

Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing in Handarap Lake is a popular activity and usually requires a permit.

Day Trip to Teru and Shandur Pass

Tourists can take day trips to Teru which is a beautiful village in the mountains and Shandur Pass which is 2-3 hours away from Phander. Shandur, however, is closed most of the year because of snowfall.

Weather

Months

Weather Details

April to October

Summers are the best time to visit as the temperature is moderate.

October to March 

In winters, the valley experiences extreme cold and most of the places are closed due to heavy snow.

Cuisine

Fish (Trout) of Phander valley is famous for its taste

Culture

The locals speak Khowar language and belong to the Ismaili sect of Islam. The literacy rate of the region is high.