Rama Lake (Pakistan)
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Rama Lake is a lake
near Astore
in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
. It is on the top of the beautiful Astore
Valley, covered with oak
tree
s and greenery
.
Valley
, there are three small lake
s called Sarot in the local Shina
language
.
Before 2005, Astore
was a Tehsil
of District Diamir, the 5th District of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now Astore
has been upgraded to a District.
There are more than 50 small beautiful villages in Astore
. Some of which are Chilm
, Bubin, Gorikot
, Eid Ghah, Fina
, Bulen
, Chongra and Pari Shing. Chilm
is the most beautiful village among all the villages of Astore
, because it is the starting point of Deosai, the world's second highest plane.
The Rama is situated in Choungrah vallay, it has very beautiful plains, greenery pasture located every where. The people of area are educated and social. The location of the rama plain which is surrounded by beautiful trees. In summer it look like a paradize. It takes half hour to reach the Rama, where a PTDC Motel, Rest House, GB PWD.
From here one can trek to east side of the Nanga Parbat (also known as the Killer Mountain), the world's 8th highest mountain.
village. On KKH after passing the exit for Fairy Meadows keep driving for about another 20 minutes. When you come across the sign for Astore
turn right there, keep going for another 2-3 hours. You will arrive at the village of Astore
. Inquire the locals for directions to the lake. The valley is popular for camping in the summers, and also has a good PTDC hotel.Road towards Rama lake now has been cemented and tourists can reach there without undue difficulty. The area is known for its spectacular views, especially during the dawn and early morning hours.
and the people of Choungrah are called Choungroch.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
near Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. It is on the top of the beautiful Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
Valley, covered with oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...
tree
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
s and greenery
Greenery
Greenery may refer to:* Any foliage of a plant, either live, freshly cut, or artificial. The term is used in the landscaping, interior design, and florist industries.* A houseplant used for its foliage.* A slang term for marijuana....
.
Location
On the way to Rama Lake, from AstoreAstore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
Valley
Valley
In geology, a valley or dale is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. A very deep river valley may be called a canyon or gorge.The terms U-shaped and V-shaped are descriptive terms of geography to characterize the form of valleys...
, there are three small lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
s called Sarot in the local Shina
Shina
Shina can refer to:* Shina , a Japanese term for mainland China* Shina , Shina Gado, a character from the Bloody Roar video game series* Shina people, Dardic people of Pakistani Kashmir* Shin of Hindukush...
language
Language
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.
Before 2005, Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
was a Tehsil
Tehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
of District Diamir, the 5th District of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
has been upgraded to a District.
There are more than 50 small beautiful villages in Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
. Some of which are Chilm
Chilm
Chilm is a village of Astore District in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is located at 35°2'60N 75°7'0E at an altitude of 3869m . It is commonly known as the village of the Mirmat Family, recently migrated to Hajigam, Skardu, Baltistan....
, Bubin, Gorikot
Gorikot
Gorikot is the largest valley in the Astore District of Northern Areas of Pakistan, now home to most district government offices. The local name for the town is Gué...
, Eid Ghah, Fina
Fina
Fina may refer to:*Fina, a character in the Skies of Arcadia video game*FINA, the International Swimming Federation*FINA, the North American Forum on Integration...
, Bulen
Bulen
Bulen is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Metekel Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Bulen is the largest settlement in Bulen woreda....
, Chongra and Pari Shing. Chilm
Chilm
Chilm is a village of Astore District in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is located at 35°2'60N 75°7'0E at an altitude of 3869m . It is commonly known as the village of the Mirmat Family, recently migrated to Hajigam, Skardu, Baltistan....
is the most beautiful village among all the villages of Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
, because it is the starting point of Deosai, the world's second highest plane.
The Rama is situated in Choungrah vallay, it has very beautiful plains, greenery pasture located every where. The people of area are educated and social. The location of the rama plain which is surrounded by beautiful trees. In summer it look like a paradize. It takes half hour to reach the Rama, where a PTDC Motel, Rest House, GB PWD.
Rama Valley
Rama Valley is thickly forested with huge pine, cedar, fir and juniper trees. The valley is about 3300 meters (10800 feet) above sea level and thus is snow covered for 7-8 months of the year. In summer, it becomes lush green; conditions favored by local shepherds.From here one can trek to east side of the Nanga Parbat (also known as the Killer Mountain), the world's 8th highest mountain.
How to Reach
Lake Rama is near AstoreAstore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
village. On KKH after passing the exit for Fairy Meadows keep driving for about another 20 minutes. When you come across the sign for Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
turn right there, keep going for another 2-3 hours. You will arrive at the village of Astore
Astore
Astore may refer to:*Astore District*Astore River*Astore Valley*Astore, Pakistan*Astore Sports, a sports brand...
. Inquire the locals for directions to the lake. The valley is popular for camping in the summers, and also has a good PTDC hotel.Road towards Rama lake now has been cemented and tourists can reach there without undue difficulty. The area is known for its spectacular views, especially during the dawn and early morning hours.
People
Rama Lake is Located in ChoungrahChoungrah
Choungrah is one of the most famous village of Astore District in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The village contains three sub Villages: Bari Dar, Majini Dar and Thokay dar and is bounded to the east by Khachik and Harcho to the north by Astore Bazar, to the west by Eid Ghah and to the south by...
and the people of Choungrah are called Choungroch.