Broghil valley is one of the beautiful valleys located in Khyber
Pakhton Khawa near Afghanistan border. It is the northern valley of Chitral and
the distance from main chitral valley is about 250 Km. the ethnic group of
Broghil is Wakhi the local language is also named Wakhi. The ethnic group of
Broghi came in to being with the joint of Tajik, Chinese, and Afghan ethnic
groups. They came here for food, shelter, job and new home.
Broghli valley enhances more
than 30 lakes smaller and bigger all of them are natural and the water of lakes
coming from glaciers and stones. There is Broghil pass is very important
passage which connects Afghan and Pakistan borders the impotent pass
is called Darwaza which connects Aghan border from the north west. From the
southeast direction the valley connected Yasin valley through Darkot
pass.
Tourist Attraction:
Broghil valley enhances many
lakes and mountain attraction which are unique from all over the world although
it is yet not explored by the international and local tourists. The valley
consists of few species of animal and birds although which cannot be seen in
ordinary way. The main attraction in Broghil valley is Karambar Lake.
Karambar Lake:
It is located between Khyber
pakhton khawa and Gilgit Baltistan. There are no proper road towards this lake
the lake is covered with mountain from all sides having green lush grass and
flowers in it the water of lake is crystal clear and having trout fish in
it.Karambar lake is the 31st highest lake in the world. There are no advanced
facilities in Lake but you can manage adventurous tour like camping there. The
local people around the lake leave there pets for feeding in summer and spring
season.
Mountain Passes:
Broghil valley is a house of
different connecting passes and tracks. The connecting tracks connects Broghil
with Gilgit, Hunza , Pamir, Wakhan corridor, and Tajikistan. It enhances
the shorter track towards Wakhan. You can access Ishkoman valley
through the Suktarabad glacier. The connection of Hunza valley and Broghil
bears wonderful sceneries and high altitude which is one of the highest tracks
in Broghil valley. The Darkot pass is famous for Yak riding and Yurting which
is also one of the shortest ways to enter in Gilgit from Broghil. During the
Russian invasion over Wakhan Mr. Rehman Qul migrated into Pakistan through
this pass with thousands of animals and Kirgiz. Recently the route
from Chianatar glacier to Immit Ishkoman is discovered by Italian Tourist
group.
Wildlife in Broghil:
Baroghil Valley is homeland of
ibex, wolves, snow leopards, white and brown bears, fox, rabbits, marmots and
many more wild animals. The bird species are, hawks, eagles, falcons are found
in the high mountains, while pheasants, partridges, hoopoes, larks, sparrows,
quails, doves, swallow starlings, nightingales, crows and vultures.
How to Access:
Although the national park is
difficult to access but the route to access it from International tourists is
get direct flights to Islamabad after that they may get flights to Gilgit
(domestic flights) from where you can hire transport the other route is
Islamabad to Chalas to Hunza to Gilgit to Darkot Yasin valley to Chikar to
Broghil pass.
The other famous spots to explore
around Broghil
are, Showrsheer, Lashkargaz, Swinj, Sohktarabad, Chittiboi
Glacier, Virgoth, Mitrandas, and Gakuch.