Broghil Valley National Park

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Broghil Valley National Park

Broghil Valley (Urdu: بروغل) is a valley and national park located in the upper northern reaches of the Chitral District, 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 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.

Karambar (Qurumber) Lake in Broghil Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is Pakistan's 2nd highest lake which is famous for its pristine water. It is also the deepest lake in the Broghil Valley. 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.
Baroghil National Park, Khyber Pakhunkhwa, Pakistan.jpg

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 and Betula . 23 mammals, 120 birds, 3 reptiles, and 1 amphibian species have been confirmed.[2]

Mammals[]

Himalayan birds[]

Herpeto-fauna[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Hydrological assessment of significant lakes in Broghil and Qurumbar Valleys, Northern Alpine Wetlands Complex.
  2. ^ https://kpnationalparks.com.pk/broghil-national-park/%7Cdate=June 2021}}

External links[]

https://ecoclub.com/blogs/broghil-national-park-broghil-lake-pakistan

https://patrip.org/portfolios/broghil-valley/

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