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Baba Ghundi

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 Thousands of years ago, Baba Gundi, whose real name was Muhammad Baqar, migrated from Afghanistan to Chapursan Valley to preach Islam. His main miracle is a story of sin and retribution that he performed in Chapursan valley. The valley was once a sin-filled valley. Baba Ghundi came here and asked for alms from house to house. None but one old woman gave him food. Baba Ghundi told her to leave her house going up a hill. Soon afterwards she saw the saint riding at the front of a big flood that wiped the valley and its people out in punishment for their sinful lives.  Mir Ghazin Khan built Baba Ghundi Ziarat in 1924 so the shrine serves merely as a memorial. Hundreds of people from various parts of G-B visit Baba Gundi’s shrine every year for spiritual benefaction.                                               Many functions are also held at...

In Kalash death is a celebration |Explore Pakistan with Gongloo.|

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Tears are an expression of sadness. Those who have lost a close family member or friend can express their sorrow and grief through mourning. It is heartbreaking for people when they realize they will never again see the person who has died and they will miss the person. But in some places death is a celebration.  In Kalash Valley death is celebrated as a festival.   They sing and dance around the bodies of their loved ones for two to three days before burring them in a coffin and offer a feast with a sacrifice of 30-40 goats to guest who came to celebrate the death.  The dead body were left in cemeteries without being buried moreover their bodies were placed in a wooden box and placed under the open sky. Bared skeleton and bones of humans can be viewed in graveyard.  Now they have started to bury their people. Explore Pakistan with @retgongloo Book your hotel now. Gongloo. is Pakistan’s largest and fastest-growing hotel company focused on the budget hotel sector. Vis...

Naltar Valley, The beautiful place of Gilgit Baltistan

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 Naltar Valley a peaceful Valley, is most visited place in Gilgit Baltistan, it is full of nature, attractive and blessed with natural lakes which increase its beauty. Most people visit this place and they said “this place is truly paradise”.   Both season winter and summer it cover with snow furthermore chair lift has been installed in 2016, public can enjoy also. It is also famous for Ski in winters. The five famous lakes of Naltar Valley, you should visit in your life. Satrangi Lake:                                                                                                                                ...

Unique culture of Kalash Valley |Book your hotel with Gongloo|

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Kalash Valley is located in Chitral District of KPK province of Pakistan. Kalash Valley is a cultural world apart from the predominantly Muslim population of Pakistan. It is naturally and culturally beautiful. The wooden houses and the glorious green mountains increase their beauty. Kalashi’s live in three valleys Bumboret, Birir and Rumbur. Kalashi men wear Pakistani local dress and women of Kalash wear long black loose robes with colorful embroideries, long braided head wear. They are hardworking, educated and energetic people. Kalash is also a tourist hub in Pakistan. They yearly celebrating the three main festivals. Each festival is unique and full of culture. Chilam Joshi:  They celebrate this festival in May to “thanks Allah” for the arrival of the spring season. Boys and girls give dance performances on traditional drum beats. Large number of domestic and foreigners attend this festival every year. This is celebrated in three valleys Bumboret, Birir and Rumbur and this festi...

Beauty of Nager Valley |Book your hotel with Gongloo|

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Nager Valley is one of most beautiful valley in Gilgit Baltistan. There are many beautiful places like Rakaposhi, Rush peak, Rush Lake, Diran peak, Golden peak, Hopper Valley, Hopper Glacier, Miacher,  Hisper valley and many more also increase their beauty. There are many traditional hotels to stay these hotels offers traditional foods. Most trending and tourists attraction place is Rakaposhi base camp moreover, every place has its own valve. There are many amazing and mesmerizing places that you must have to explore. Rakaposhi Basecamp: The hike to Rakaposhi Base Camp is considered to be one of the most beautiful hike in Pakistan. The best time to hike Rakaposhi is from May to October where the trails are clear of snow and you are more likely to have a nice clear day. Rush Peak: The trek of Rush Peak and Lake starts from Hopper valley Nager. Trek towards this peak is easy to climb. The top of the peak provide stunning view of K2 and Broad peak. Rush Lake: Stunning view of Rush Lak...