Chatorkhand

Village in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chatorkhand is a village in Pakistan.[1] It is situated in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.[2][3] It is the headquarter of Ishkoman tehsil.[4]

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Chatorkhand
Chatorkhand is located in Gilgit Baltistan
Chatorkhand
Chatorkhand
Chatorkhand is located in Pakistan
Chatorkhand
Chatorkhand
Coordinates: 36.3514°N 73.8502°E / 36.3514; 73.8502
CountryPakistan
Administrative unitGilgit-Baltistan
DistrictGhizer
Time zoneUTC+5:00 (PST)
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Geography

Chatorkhand is located at an elevation of 6850 feet above sea level.[5] It is about 80 km northwest of Gilgit city and lies in Ishkoman Valley.[6] It is the largest settlement in the valley.[7]

Landmarks

The village has a small bazaar and several teahouses.[8][9] Other facilities include schools for girls and boys.[10]

Terrain and tourism

Chatorkhand area attracts tourism because of its mountainous terrain.[11][12] Trekking is a popular activity here and is considered less strenuous than in the more challenging terrain elsewhere in Gilgit-Baltistan.[13][14] The village has lodging and boarding facilities for trekkers and other tourists.[15]

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