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The yasen valley lies in the north of pakistan, bordering Tajikistan and the Pamir corridor. Administratively constitutes a Tehsil of Ghizer District.It is located at an altitude, ranging from 7000 to 12000 feet. The valley consists of 30 villages with a population of 45000 inhabitants. Three major languages Brushaski, Khowar and Shina are spoken here. Untill 1972, the area was ruled by the Rajas . Since 1947,it has been remained a disputed territory with outside the main stream of politics. However,later the local people got rid of the outside influences.Since then the Yasin valley mostly remained in touch with Pakistan.It remained usually unnoticed and backward.But the nature has been very generous in providing the Yasin valley with the wealth of beauty.People here, despite being deprived of the modern neccessities of life, are not ready even to move from Yasen.The valley is compassed by the snow-caped peaks and rocky mountains.Crystal streams flow here, greatly contributing to the Indus River.One can never forget the orchards in Yasin.Along with,Yasen offers rich cultural herritage( Door Khan Fort,Modori Fort...)to those who love to see the great cultures of the world.The valley is famous in assuaging the quench of trekking and hiking.A lot of tourists yearly move to Yasen valley as it is a place of great tranquility.
Yasen valley is situated almost at a distance of 160 kms from the gilgit city taking 4 hours travel.Beauty is what can not be mentioned but experienced and that is words are not sufficient to write about this beautiful dale.
POLO: Polo is the favourite sport in all the parts of Northern Areas of Pakistan which local folks claim originated here. It¹s more rugged, free style version than the sedate variety known in the plains.The Yasinies play with great interest.The Yasen Polo Team participate in all the big polo tournaments in the NA's.Some mentionable tournaments in Northern Areas are held in Gilgit and Shandur.The polo tournament held from 1st November to 7th November in Gilgit is a festive occasion and draws a large number of visitors.

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Travel Guide to Ghizer Yasin in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Oct 03, 2009
The beautiful valleys in Ghizer of Gilgit-Baltistan  are very much fascinating and delighting. Amidst towering snow-clad peaks with heights varying from 1,000 to 8,000 meters, all the valleys of Northern Areas speak volumes about nature. Out of 14 highest peaks in the world (over 8,000 meters …
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