Zheer ud din,Koghuzi Gol
Pic(63) , a photo by binisic1 on Flickr. Above 8000 feet high, Mr. Zaheer is playing with a young baby goat. Herders migrate to high mountains to benifit the cool atmosphear and the grazing resourses.
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Baby goat, GKoghuzi Gol,Chitral
Pic(64) , a photo by binisic1 on Flickr Goatkeeping is one of the most indiginous occupations in Chtral valley. With the small patches of cultivate able land on the brink of water streams fllowing from high mountain tops, Chitral valley is very suitable for goatkeeping business. As its is gainging popularity allaround the world. With the growth in human population and shortage of food resouse is the main reason behind it. High mountains with alot of grazing space is suitable for goatkeepig. Transhumance took place in early May and return in late Nov. Most herders keeps goat only for making Cheese. They also sell deos and bucks for extra income. Cheese is very popular among people in the central Chitral area.