Astore
Ancient route to Srinagar
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Astore naming both the town and valley, was the original route between Central Asia (via Yasin-Gilgit) to Srinagar in Kashmir. Astore town at 2400m lies in a 30km long gorge in north-east to Karakoram Highway; is a journey of about two hours from KKH. In ancient times this was the most difficult section of Gilgit-Srinagar route, specially the Burzil Pass which till date receives highest precipitation and is only open for 5 summer months. Valley ahead of Astore town is fairly wide and features the ultra blue Chilam Stream on route to Deosai in east and Nanga Parbat hidden in a sub valley of Tarashing in its south-west.
Packages in Astore
1 flexible package — your dates, your tier
Where to Stay in Astore
1 hotel & properties
Four chapters
Best Time to Visit
spring
April – May
ShoulderLower valley greens up as the road clears — Rama and upper meadows still snowbound.
summer
June – September
Best timeFull access — Rama Lake, Rupal, and the Nanga Parbat approach all open in warm 15–25°C days.
autumn
October
Best timeGolden birch and larch line the valleys — the sharpest views of Nanga Parbat's Rupal face.
winter
November – March
ShoulderMain valley road cleared to Astore town — upper Rama, Rupal and Burzil snowbound and closed.