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Broghil Valley National Park

Broghil Valley National Park (Urdu: بروغل) is located in the upper northern reaches of the Upper Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, close to the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Geography

Chiti Boui Glacier Broghil valley

Broghil Valley is 250 km (160 mi) from the main town of Chitral and is the northernmost valley within the Upper Chitral district. Broghil valley borders on the Afghan Wakhan corridor, which stretches between Tajikistan and Pakistan.

The area is mostly mountainous. Elevations range from between 3,280 m (10,760 ft) at the village of Kishmanjah to 4,304 m (14,121 ft) at Karambar Lake in the northeast. The terrain is undulating with mountains, grassy plains, and valleys. It includes almost 3,400 ha of peatlands and lakes.[1] The valley features around 30 freshwater lakes and is surrounded by glaciers and mountains.

Tourism

The Broghil valley’s remote location makes it a hard-to-reach tourist destination. Many communities in Broghil lack access to basic facilities and services. The annual Broghil Festival attracts visitors, however it lacks basic road and hospitality infrastructure. Attendees enjoy attractions and activities such as yak polo and exhibitions of woolen handicrafts, accompanied by traditional food and music.[2]

Karambar (Qurumber) Lake is located in Ishkoman Valley nearby broughil. It is Pakistan's 2nd highest lake which is famous for its pristine water. It is also the deepest lake. The water clarity level is 13.75 (Secchi Disc Reading), which is the highest value ever recorded in Pakistan.
The Chikaar region of the valley.

Flora and Fauna

Spread across the grassy plains are scrubs and Common plants include Webb's rose, Artemisia brevifolia, and Artemisia maritima. The forests are mainly dominated by Juniperus species and Betula . 23 mammals, 120 birds, 3 reptiles, and 1 amphibian species have been confirmed.

Mammals

Himalayan birds

Herpeto-fauna

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hydrological assessment of significant lakes in Broghil and Qurumbar Valleys, Northern Alpine Wetlands Complex.
  2. ↑ "Broghil Valley Chitral Location, Map & Pictures". Akhbar Nama. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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