Koyo Zom 6872m ASL is the highest peak of Hindu Raj mountain range in Yarkhun, Chitral Valley, Pakistan. A drive of 12-14 hour takes one from Islamabad/Rawalpindi to Chitral city and another drive of 4-5 hours takes you to Mastuj. Mastuj is base for Boroghil treks. The road ahead is jeep drive of 10-11 hours till Ishkarwaz. Koyo Zom appears on right after Kishmanja and before Ishkarwaz. It is a huge straight wall of ice and snow and is very dominating on the landscape. The peak is visible from road side and does not need...
Read moreWhile traveling through Ghizer valley towards Yasin & Phandar had a rather fainter view of the place where this peak would be present. All because of the clouds and the time, nearing dusk.. So.. But I have a wish to have a beautiful and clear view of this classy peak in my life once again. It is called Kano zom by locals, & Kano means one-eyed. Word Kano has same meaning in Sindhi language. The mountain has two big dimples, one gets sunlight and the other is darker because of the shadow of nearby mountains so called...
Read moreKoyo Zom, the highest peak of the Hindu Raj Mountain Range, is located in the breathtaking Koy Valley of Broghil. It's truly one of nature’s masterpieces. Its steep, towering slopes are awe-inspiring — as if the mountain has been carved and firmly embedded into the earth. A majestic sight that leaves a...
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