Chatorkhand is a village in Pakistan. [1] It is situated in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. [2] [3] It is the headquarter of Ishkoman tehsil. [4]
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| Coordinates: 36°21′05″N73°51′01″E / 36.3514°N 73.8502°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Administrative unit | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| District | Ghizer |
| Time zone | UTC+5:00 (PKT) |
Chatorkhand is located at an elevation of 6850 feet above sea level. [5] It is about 80 km northwest of Gilgit city and lies in Ishkoman Valley. [6] It is the largest settlement in the valley. [7]
The village has a small bazaar and several teahouses. [8] [9] Other facilities include schools for girls and boys. [10]
Chatorkhand area attracts tourism because of mountainous terrain. [11] [12] Trekking is a popular activity here and is considered less strenuous than in the more challenging terrain elsewhere in Gilgit-Baltistan. [13] [14] The village has lodging and boarding facilities. [15]
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