Manthokha Waterfall also spelt Manthoka Waterfall, is a waterfall located in the Kharmang Valley, Skardu, in Gilgit-Baltistan, in the extreme northern region of Pakistan.[1][2] The waterfall has surface height of approximately180 feet (55 m), and located at a distance of around 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Skardu, the largest city of Gilgit Baltistan.[3]
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 Manthoka Waterfall with local herder in front with sheep. | |
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| Location | Manthokha Baltistan, Kharmang Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 35°04′N 75°55′E / 35.06°N 75.92°E |
| Total height | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Watercourse | Indus Valley |
Tourism
editThe waterfall is set in green pastures, with streams, amid the towering Karakorum mountains. A nearby restaurant serves local trout fish,[4] and sightseers can also visit the fish farm.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Amin, Muzhira (26 August 2023). "Lost and found in Skardu - where mountains meet the soul". Dawn. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Ahmed, Ashfaq (20 August 2023). "Dubai's new flight to Skardu: A magical destination in Pakistan beckons". Gulf News. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Distance from Skardu". Google Maps. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ Abbas, Waheed (20 August 2023). "UAE-Pakistan flights: Experience cold desert, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls; 6 best places to visit in Skardu". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
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