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Urghuch Destination Guide
Delve into Urghuch in Pakistan
Urghuch in the region of North-West Frontier Province is a city in Pakistan - some 160 mi or ( 258 km ) North-West of Islamabad , the country's capital .
Current time in Urghuch is now 11:03 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kabul, Jurm, Asmar, Asadabad, and Peshawar. While being here, make sure to check out Kabul . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Urghuch ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Chitral to Parsan.mp4
The most freaking road of the world, located in Chitral, Pakistan. More Details "mostinterestinginfo.blogspot.com ..
A Short Ride in the Hindu Kush (Film 2)
In 2008 we cycled from Kashgar down the KKH to Pakistan and through the Hindu Kush to Chitral. This is the 2nd film of that trip, the 350-km stage from Gilgit over Shandur Pass to Chitral, NWFP. ..
Visit to Kalash
Visit to Kalash valley in Chitral through Lowari Top, which is 10500 feet from sea level. Beautiful people living very simple life. ..
Joshi or Chilum Jusht Kalash Spring Festival
Sarhad Tourism Corporation advertisement for the spring festival of the Kalasha - a fascinating people living in the Himalayas whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Details: www.nwfptourism.com.pk ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Domun
Domun is a village in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 35°44'42N 71°47'56E with an altitude of 1901 metres (6240 feet).
Located at 35.74 71.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Gumbaz
Gumbaz is a village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at 35°44'16N 71°47'3E with an altitude of 1598 metres (5246 feet).
Located at 35.74 71.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Chitral (princely state)
Chitral (or Chitrāl) was a princely state of Pakistan and British India until 1969. The area of the state now forms the Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Located at 35.84 71.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Kalash people
The Kalasha or Kalash, are a Dardic indigenous people residing in the Chitral District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. They speak the Kalasha language, from the Dardic family of the Indo-Iranian languages, and are considered a unique tribe among the Indo-Aryan peoples of Pakistan. The neighboring Nuristani people of the adjacent Nuristan (historically known as Kafiristan) province of Afghanistan once practiced the same polytheistic religion as the Kalash.
Located at 35.74 71.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Bumburet
Bumburet is the largest valley of Kalasha Desh in Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Bumburet valley joins the Rumbur valley at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:35|44|20|N|71|43|40|E| | |name= }} (1640 m), and then joins the Kunar Valley at the village of Ayun, some 20 km south (downstream) of Chitral. To the west the valley rises to a pass connecting to Afghanistan's Nuristan Province at about 4500 m.
Located at 35.74 71.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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