Saturday, 25 July 2015

Manthoka Waterfalls - One of World Highest WaterFall in Pakistan






Manthoka Waterfalls is located in the village of Manthokha Kharmang in Skardu.The territory  is a part of Gilgit-Baltistan present in northern areas of Pakistan.


Manthoka Waterfalls is very beautiful and a high waterfall. It has a height of about 180 feet. The waterfall is eye-catching and famous for attractive and spectacular landscape. The place is awesome and ideal for camping and fishing.


How to reach Manthoka Waterfalls?

Recently, PIA has resumed its flight from Islamabad to Skardu.Its purpose is to offer tourist a chance to explore the northern areas of Pakistan with much greater ease. It's a probably 50 minutes flight, which is worth the price you pay. During the flight , if you are sitting at near the window seat you might get to the the most beautiful mountain ranges from Nanga Parbat , Raka Poshi and also also a distant view of the K2, the queen of all mountains.Skardu City is 10 miles from Skardu Airport and when you reached Skardu Bazar you will see Direction to Manthokha.

One can also reach Skardu via road.By using Karakoram Highway you can safely reach Skardu and then travel to Manthikha. 

Manthokha Valley is 50km from city of skardu. is located near the confluence of Indus rivers, and is watered by the stream flowing down the Manthokha Nala.Manthoka can be used as Base camp.



Fishing for Mahaseer and trout are two exciting activities in Manthokha, there are wonderful place for trout fishing. 

The place also offers a big opportunity for hiking. The mountaineers can set up their base camp at Manthoka and climb several peaks of 2000m and tons of unclimbed granite.


 

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