Baltistan division has four districts, and Ghanche is located at 100km 2 hrs drive distance from Skardu International Airport. Hushe Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Ghanche District. This valley consists of eight different beautiful communities. Also, the northern valley connects Khaplu Ghanche District via Saling RCC bridge. Because 15 minuets drive from Khaplu will reach the beautiful RCC Bridge Saling. There you start the mesmerizing landscapes journey of Hushe Valley. We have multiple activities to do in Hushe Valley. We start Things to do in Hushe Valley Baltistan with the list from Saling village.
Things to Do in Saling Hushe Valley, Baltistan
Saling is the first village of the Hushe valley. This village has various things to do in the town. The magnificent fish farms are worthy to visit. There are camping opportunities and stay & dine options also available at very reasonable prices. The village is known for its beautiful Cricket Ground. Because Saling Cricket Stadium is the only stadium in Baltistan where regional, divisional, district level tournaments are organised. Also, there you can do swimming, boating and river rafting activities along with horse riding.
Next village of Hushe valley is the beautiful Machulo. 20 minuets drive from Saling towards north reach to Machulo. Machulo is the most populated town in the valley. It has more than 5400 population with almost equal ratio of gender. This village has magnificent activities to do during your stay.
The ancient architectural grand Mosque of Machulo (Khanqah) is located in mid of the town. The houses settlement is very ancient and depicting the Tibetan era. Because, the house settlement surrounded to the grand mosque and it gives a perfect frame with mountains of Haldi in the background. This is not only for a season but throughout the year in each season photography is perfect.
| Machulo in Autumn, Summer and Blossom |
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Channel Walk in Machulo
Machulo is an agricultural land but having sacricity of water. The people managed and inspired from ancient Egyptian water canal for irrigation. They have build numerous water channels for the main water stream of the town. There are 12 major and longest water channels and numerous other small ones also in use to irrigate. The longest is Hrmaq Hrkong water channel by having 3km. This channel walk is pretty awesome. You will have ancient animal shepherds, cultivatable and also barren lands, fruit and wild trees. flowers, interactions with local community farmers, Sea Buckthorns, wild grasses and animals.
Machulo La K2 view Point Trek
Machulo is a base to do this trek. Machulo La means the Top of Machulo hills. This trek is no more than a miracle for mountain lovers. Though, You can’t believe it how much this trek is excited, beautiful and marvellous. But, I would keep Machulo La K2 view point Trek in the top list of Things to Do in Hushe Valley Baltistan.
Machulo La K2 view point Trek is “Shortest”, “Easiest”, “Economical” and also most “Interesting”. Because, the view point gives you 360 panoramic open and wide view of K2, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I,II and IV, Masherbrum and entire District Ghanche towns. The view of nameless mountains are countless. The trek distance is only 1 day for pro trekkers, 2 nights camping for everyone. The highest altitude of the view point is 5071m.
Rock Curving
Machulo town has couple of places where you can see ancient Rock Curving. There are small and big stones in the right top side of the town.
Things to Do in Kanday Baltistan
Once we crossed Marzigond village, we see another view point of Masherbrum. This one is the best ever and perfect view point of Masherbrum. This place is after Marzigond and Before Khaney Village. It is called Kunday.
Kanday village is divided into two settelments due to floods erosion. The new Kanday is a gateway to Nangma Valley. The Nangma valley has marvelous Amin Braq, Iqbal Top and beautiful mountains. The local shepherds, local pastures, wild animals and wild trees are beautiful to see and experience.
Things to Do in Hushe Village Baltistan
Hushe is the last human settlement in Baltistan which connects the mighty K2 via Gondogoro La. This village has multiples things to do. Two days trek to Humbroq is one of the famous things to do in Hushe. We can see K2 from Humbroq. Also, Masherbrum is just 5 hours trek away from the village. The mighty K6-7 are a worth trekking venues from the village. it is possible in only two to three days. We can’t forget to count Laila Peak beautiful mountain. The Charakusa Valley trek is also famous things to do in the valley of Hushe. Hushe which connects Gondogoro to Shigar where trekkers crosses after long trek to K2 base camp. They love to reach Hushe by spending only one day from Ali camp to reach Hushe rather than spending 7 days down from Shigar to Skardu.
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