Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan
AstoreTravel Guide: Hotels, Car Rental & Tours
Astore is a valley south-east of Gilgit, on the eastern side of Nanga Parbat. It links the Karakoram Highway to Deosai National Park and on to Skardu.
It is known for Rama Meadows, the Rupal Valley below Nanga Parbat’s south face, and alpine villages such as Rattu and Minimarg.
Astore at a glance
- Altitude
- About 2,600 m (Astore town)
- From Gilgit
- About 4 hours via Jaglot
- Best time
- June–September
- Connects to
- Deosai and Skardu via Chilam
Things to do in Astore
Rama Meadows and Rama Lake
Forest and meadow above Astore town with views of Nanga Parbat.
Rupal Valley
Villages and treks below the Rupal Face, one of the highest mountain walls in the world.
Deosai via Chilam
The western entrance to Deosai National Park, making a Gilgit–Astore–Deosai–Skardu loop possible in summer.
Minimarg and Rattu
Alpine villages and meadows in upper Astore.
Best time to visit Astore
June to September, when Deosai and the high meadows are open.
How to get to Astore
Drive south from Gilgit on the Karakoram Highway to near Jaglot, then up the Astore River road, about 4 hours in total.
Travel tips
- A jeep is needed for Rama, Rupal and Deosai.
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Astore FAQs
Can you go from Astore to Skardu through Deosai?
Yes, in summer. The road crosses Deosai National Park from Chilam to Skardu, usually open from about June to September.
Where is the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat?
The Rupal Face is reached from Tarashing in the Rupal Valley of Astore district.