10 Waterfalls in Pakistan That You Shouldn't Miss

Reviewed By arbabytes - Skardu, Pakistan

Gilgit Baltistan (Pakistan) mainly comprises of 5 main valleys. One of the valleys is Kharmang Valley. This is the place from where Indus river enters into Pakistan. Manthoka Waterfall is one of the well known tourist attractions of Kharmang valley. Following will help you to explore this place:- Getting around Manthoka - Manthoka Waterfall is situated around 120 kms from main Skardu Valley. Getting around the place is fairly easy (totally against my expectations). Ÿ Hiring a car is a good option as local transport is not that comfortable. Hiring a sedan will cost around 5000 PKR (around 35$) whereas hiring a 5-door will cost one around 8000-10000 PKR (60$-80$). I myself went on a sedan Ÿ Road to Kharmang Valley is pretty good. One can expect an average speed of 80 kph although road is bumpy and pitted at places. One thing for sure, route to Kharmang is full of natural beauty and one is forced to stop at places just to observe the serenity and natural beauty. Ÿ Last leg of The journey is around 5 km and is actually tiring since there is no road and speed is just around 5 kph or even less Things To Do - At the end of the last leg, one reaches the waterfall. There is a parking place for the cars. Ÿ Reaching the waterfall after crossing a small hanging footbridge is a relaxing sight for the eyes. Falling from a height of around 100 ft, water burbles around and makes its way through the rocky patches. One can take photographs with waterfall in the background or even being right under it. Ÿ Just beside the waterfall, there is an open space resort called MANTHOKA WATERFALL RESORT serving some freshly cooked TROUT fish and Fries. There is also a small Tuck Shop in the same resort. (Prices of the resort are higher than those one finds within mainstream Skardu Market). Ending an evening with a warm cup of tea with waterfall in the background makes the day even special and more memorable (This one for the tea lovers). All in all, a must visit place that does live up to expectations