Tarashing
It is considered to be the gateway to Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. Its strategic location makes it an essential starting point for trekkers and mountaineers embarking on Nanga Parbat expeditions.
With a population of 400, the village has around 40 shops, one boys' high school, one girls' high school, one private school, five hotels and a 10-bed hospital . A large glacier beside the Rupal River is also adjacent to this village, which is situated at an altitude of about 2,900 meters.
Climate
In summer (May–October), the village has a warm but moderate climate, although nights are cold the entire year-round. In winter (November–April), snowfall may reach up to 6 ft (1.8 m) and temperatures reach down to about −20 °C (−4 °F) on average.
Languages
The predominant languages spoken amongst the native population of this village are Shina and Urdu and also understand English.
References
- ^ Nusser, Marcus; Clemens, Jurgen (May 1996). "Impacts on Mixed Mountain Agriculture in the Rupal Valley, Nanga Parbat, Northern Pakistan". Mountain Research and Development. 16 (2): 117. doi:10.2307/3674006. JSTOR 3674006.
- ^ "Astore Town Travel Guide". Pakistan Highlands. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2024.