Dashkin

Dashkin

Dashkin is a village in the district Astore, 85 km from Gilgit, capital of the Northern Areas of Pakistan.

Dashkin is famous for certain rare species of wildlife, such as the Astor Markhor (a species of Ibex) and the Snow Leopard. The people of Dashkin are good at typical traditional sports like swimming, riding, hunting, kabdi, basra and rasa kashi. The village is full of natural resources. The Dichil nallah of Dashkin is full of gemstones and natural beauty.

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Coordinates: 35°29′N 74°46′E / 35.483°N 74.767°E / 35.483; 74.767


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