Nagar Valley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nagar Valley
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The 7,788 m (25,551 ft) tall Rakaposhi as seen from the Hunza Valley
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 Nagar Valley
Location in Pakistan
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit Baltistan |
| District | Nagar District |
Nagar Valley is a beautiful area in Pakistan. It used to be a small independent state, but now it's one of the ten districts in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. You can find it along the famous Karakoram Highway, north of the city of Gilgit.
It's surrounded by amazing high mountains like Rakaposhi (7,788 meters tall!), Diran, Golden Peak, and Rush Peak. The valley is split into two main parts: Nagar-I and Nagar-II. Many villages are part of these areas, like Sumayar, Hoper Valley, and Hispar. People in Nagar mostly speak Burushaski and Shina languages.
The Rush Lake is also in this valley. It's the highest alpine lake in Pakistan and the 27th highest in the whole world!
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Exploring Nagar Valley's Geography
The Nagar Valley is a very mountainous place. It has lots of hills and tall mountains. Even though it's so mountainous, it's easy to get around. The huge Karakoram mountain range surrounds the entire area. This includes the mighty Rakaposhi peak. About 90% of Nagar Valley is higher than 3,000 meters above sea level. A big part, 30%, is even higher than 5,000 meters!
Nagar Valley's Past
Nagar was an independent state for over 1,200 years. The British took control of Nagar during a war. This war is known locally as Jangir-e-Lae. It was fought between the people of Nagar and the British army. This happened at a place called Nilt from December 1 to 23, 1891.
The people of Nagar fought very bravely. Their leader was Tham (Chief) Azur Khan. They resisted the British for more than 20 days. However, they were defeated because they didn't have enough weapons. Over 100 people from Nagar lost their lives. On the British side, four officers and more than 50 soldiers died.
Even after this war, Nagar remained a small independent state. Later, in 1948, Nagar joined Pakistan. It still kept its special status as a princely state for many years.
Changes in Nagar's Government
In the 1960s, people in Nagar started to protest. They were unhappy with the ruler, called the Mir. They wanted to stop forced labor and lower taxes. In 1970, they marched to Gilgit to share their demands. There was a conflict where people were hurt. Nine people died and many were wounded. The protest leaders were put in prison.
However, things changed on September 25, 1974. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, made a big decision. He ended the princely states of Nagar and Hunza. He also freed the prisoners. This change gave the people of Nagar a voice in their government. They got democratic representation in the Northern Areas Council. This is now called the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.
Amazing Tourist Attractions
Nagar Valley is full of incredible places to visit. It has stunning mountains, beautiful lakes, and green meadows.
Famous Spots to Visit
- Hoper valley
- Miachar Daman-e-Koh
- Rakaposhi
- Gappa Valley
- Baraimoch-e-Pharimuch
Green Meadows and Pastures
Nagar is known for its many high-altitude meadows. These are green, open areas high up in the mountains. Some famous ones include:
- Kacheli
- Taghafari
- Gappa Valley
- Thayngi
- Barkot
- Bar Ter
- Barpu Hoper valley
- Sumayar Bar
- Silkiyang
- Hapakun
- Hamder Hoper valley
- Pissan Natural Cricket Ground
- Summayar Teir
- Summayar Bar Hoper valley
Towering Mountain Peaks
The region has many famous mountain peaks. These include:
- Rakaposhi
- Diran
- Golden Peak (also known as Spantik)
- Kapel Peak (also known as Bawalter Peak) in Hoper valley
- Miar Peak (Miar Chhish)
- Shiltar Peak
- Alchori Sar
- Hispar Sar
- Kunyang Chhish
- Malubiting
- SILKIYANG PEAK SUMMAYAR
Beautiful Alpine Lakes
You can find several famous alpine lakes in Nagar. These are lakes found high up in the mountains:
- Bario Darukush lake (pakistan)
- Rush Lake (Pakistan)
- Snow Lake
- Kacheli Lake
Mighty Glaciers
Nagar is also home to many large glaciers. These are huge, slow-moving rivers of ice:
- Hopar Glacier
- Miar Glacier
- Hisper Glacier
- Biafo Glacier
- Barpu Glacier
- Minapin Glacier
- Pisan Glacier
- Silkiyang Glacier
- Summayar Glaciers
- Nilt Glacier
- Phomarikish Glacier Hisper
- Khai Ghamoo Hisper
- Darnchi Glacier Hoper
- GhanderChish Glacier Hisper
- Hamder Glacier Hoper
- Ghulme Rakaposhi Glacier
- Thole Nala Glacier
Mountain Passes
Mountain passes are routes through mountains. Some famous ones in Nagar are:
- Hispar Pass also known as Hispar La
- Chaprot Pass
- Chumar Bakur Pass
- Daiter Pass (between Naltat and Daiter)
- Poland La (Hoper to Arandu)
- Khurdopin pass (Hisper to Shimshal)
- Gapa pasas (Chaprote to Naltar Valley)
- Ghaintur Pass (Hoper to Sumayar Valley)
- Boe Ghulmat
Mines and Precious Minerals
Nagar is known for having many valuable gemstones. It has several mining sites. These sites produce different kinds of precious and semi-precious stones.
Mining Sites in Nagar
- Chumar Bakhoor, Sumayar
- Hapakun Mining site Minapin
- Aquamarine Mines Phekar
- Marble deposits Pisan, Minapin, Nagar Khas, and Sumayar Nagar
- Granite deposits Pisan, Minapin, Nagar Khas and Sumayar Nagar
Types of Minerals Found
- Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a beautiful blue gemstone. It is found in the Chumar Bakhoor area of Sumayar. It's also found in the mountains near Phekar Nagar.
Fluorite is another precious gemstone. It is found in the Chumar Bakhoor area of Summayar Nagar.
Apatite is a rare and valuable gemstone. It is found in Chumar Bakhoor along with Aquamarine and Fluorite in Summayar Nagar.
Jet is a type of gemstone that is often black. Deposits of Jet are found in different parts of Nagar District. These include Minapin, Chalt, and Nagar Khas.
Marble is a type of rock used for building and art. Large amounts of marble are found in Pisan, Minapin, Nagar Khas, and Sumayar regions of Nagar.
- Sumayar Chumar Bakoor Aqua mine Summayar
- Aquamarine Mines Hoper Gain tur Summayar
- Aquamarine Mines Nagar Bartar
