Manthokha Waterfall
Manthokha Waterfall (Balti:منٹھق چھوپھیار) is a waterfall located in Kharmang Valley, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, the extreme northern region of Pakistan.[2] This waterfall is approx 180 feet high from ground, and located almost 80 kilometres (50 mi) away from downtown Skardu.[3]
An aerial view of waterfall
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 Mantoka Waterfall with local herder in front with sheep. | |
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| Location | Manthokha Baltistan, Kharmang Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 35.06°N 75.92°E |
| Total height | 180 ft (55 m)[1] |
| Watercourse | Indus Valley |
Tourism
The waterfall is a mystic place featuring lush green pastures, fresh gurgling streams, towering rocky mountains of Karakorum and indigenously designed restaurants and much more. The main highlight of the restaurant is the local trout fish, apart from the waterfall another worthy feat is the fish farm where trout fishes are kept for the sightseers.[4]
See also
References
- "Height of Manthokha Waterfall". Spreebird.blogspot.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- "Manthokha waterfall". Skardu.pk. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- "Distance from Skardu". Google Maps. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- "Walk for the weekend: Manthokha Waterfall | Samaa Digital". Samaa.tv. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
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