Gratification is received whenever you achieve the quest, whenever you reach the peak, whenever you attain what you hunger, and acquire that about which you were enthusiastic. Setting out on expeditions and daring yourself makes you the most powerful and curious person. The same is the case for adventure lovers they take risks, therefore, they become stronger, they want therefore they get and they strive therefore they succeed. We are going to explore and experience a fabulous site that twitches from the ground and stretches you to the sky.
Here! Welcome to the Ondra Poyga Gulmit, which, in a very short period of time, gains a huge amount of attention from visitors. The name Ondra Poyga is derived from two Wakhi languages: “Ondra” means “name of the place” and “Poyga” is associated with the “stairs or steps. That is, those stairs are what take you to the antique shop Ondra. It is located in the small town of Gulmit Gojal in the majestic Hunza Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, and northern areas of Pakistan. It’s the most craved trekking site, visited by thousands of people monthly, including locals and foreigners. You can approach the site through the Karakorum Highway from Gilgit City, and it takes roughly 3 hours to reach the Gulmit Village. It’s approximately 2 kilometers from the Gulmit village.
In order to reach the Ondra Poyga you will endure the polo ground at first where different events and other recreational activities are held. You will have a drive of 5–6 minutes from the Karakorum Highway to reach the main destination. You can park your car at the parking lodge and take your pass from the ticket room. When your trekking begins, you will be looked after by a guide who will make you familiar with the whole area and the history of the trekking spot. You will have to take different foodstuffs along with you because the trek is almost prolonged and there is no shop on the way yet.
This interesting trek contains 1650 steps in total, which is considered to be the longest path in Pakistan. Although it’s a little bit difficult to climb up the stairs, if you are adventurous, you will enjoy the moment and the beauty more than focusing on the hurdles coming your way. Only locally available materials are used in the construction of the staircase; the whole thing is made up of pebbles only, which include various shapes, colors, and sizes. The main gate, on the other hand, has a lighter touch of wood and is equipped with stones. This amazing trekking plot reflects the effort and struggle of the residents of Gulmit Village, who built these steps on their own. There is no collaboration or contribution from any institution to this destination. The residents worked hard together; the youth, elders, children, and women as well were part of this job. Although there were hard climate conditions in winter, their passion and unity made it possible to complete the job after 34 days of unbroken struggle, and the result is seen all around the globe today.
The key purpose of the creation of Ondra Poyga was to stimulate tourist flow in the area and also to preserve the ancestral world, which was in the form of the Ondra Fort. The stairs take you to the antique fort, which is 600+ years old. No one knows the exact history or even the exact existence of the fort, but still, the locals are trying to preserve their cultural heritage on their own trivial level. Although the fort is ruined due to a lack of restoration work, you can still see small signs of the fort, which give you a hint about the origin and roots of the ancient world.
Though the path is a little bit difficult, once you reach the top, the spectacular view from the top will surely fail to recall all your hurdles and the tough time you had during your journey. You can have a 3D view from the top and feel the cool, fresh breeze on your face, which makes the scenario much more amazing. People from far away the country arrive to visit this incredible spot, and so do foreigners. You can see the stunning turquoise-colored Attabad Lake and the beautiful Gojal Valley likewise. In its contradictory direction, you can find the gorgeous Passu Cones, which seems so astonishing with the snowcapped boundaries in allusion to the blue sky. People spent much more time here while sitting at this ultimate height and enjoying the beauty of nature. Most people prefer photo shoots here, and undoubtedly it’s the perfect place for your Instagram landscape photography. You can visit this place in any season; the blossoming view is amazing from the top, and so is it in the autumn. The winter brings a new level of pleasantness to the environment when you have a silvery-dyed environment all around. In any season, you can capture the pinkish, yellowish, and whitish breathtaking scenes of the location and enjoy the spectacular view.
With the recent tourism boom in the area, small restaurants have been established where you can get your meal and local foods. The site will be modified gradually, and different tourist interests will be added to the plan of action in order to take it to an advanced level and widen its popularity likewise. Apart from that, there are various other historical sites in the village, which include the palace of the ruler of Hunza, also called the Mir of Hunza, the folk music school, the handicraft center, and a museum, similarly. You can also visit additional places to make your trip more memorable and interesting. You will experience the urban lifestyle here with a lot of fun, adventure, and facts.
So, don’t waste time; book your flight to Pakistan and add Ondra Poyga to your list of must-see destinations, and prepare to discover the unknown and experience the unseen for the rest of your life.
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