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Chipurson
is a valley containing some eleven villages in Gojal,the Northern Areas of Pakistan the villages Named Yerzirich, Raminji, Kirmin, Kill, Reshit, sher-i-subz, Ispanj, shetmarj(kimpir diyor) & Zood Khon, Reshit is the oldest village of chipursan, and known the central village of chipursan, the story of chipursan begins from Reshit when the three Persons From Gulmit migrate to this valley . It is the most Northwestern part of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and China. The people speak the Wakhi Language and belong to the Ismaili sect of Islam
Commonly, The valley of "Chipurson" is referred to as Chapursan. This is the name you will find on most maps. However, Chipurson is a more correct spelling of the name, taking into account the name's Persian roots. The key cultural sites and historical places to visit are Bobo Ghundi ziyra t (shrine), Kumpir Diyore, and Reshit Fort Reshit Polo ground is viewpoint, zareen Yeshkok and Panja Shoh Shrine on the way to Chipurson . The Reshit Coal mine is also an important tourist point, which is 5 km from Reshit village. Besides traditional Buzkashi and Polo are played in the valley and local festivals are organized annually. Kuchkhamak is a traditional festival where the flocks from the pastures return to the village in late autumn. It is quite fascinating event for tourists and a joy for local youth, women and children. there are more many whaki (Xik)culture which are calibrated in chipursan valley,, there are many seasonal tournament organized every year, such are polo, cricket, football, volleyball etc......... Coordinates: 36°53′N 74°38′E / 36.883°N 74.633°E
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