chitral

chitral, a photo by binisic1 on Flickr.

A group of high mountain lovers with the goatkeeper above 8000 feet. Mr. Zaheer uddin sitting . In the row standing from the left, Javed Muhammad, Hashim Khan, Mr, Ummet Khan, turned to goatkeeping newly. Mr. Shamsu Rehman has started goatkeeping newly after compleating his matriculation. Mr. Sami uddin. and jammar

Ghari,khoguzi gol ,chitral

Pic(67), a photo by binisic1 on Flickr.

A unique place to store Cheese and milk is made near snow melted cold water or near springs. This pic shows the antiquity of goatkeeping in Chitral and  the capacity to increase the profession with Government or others support. By giving training to herders govt can increase this business tremendously.

Zaheer ud din,Koghuzi Gol,Chitral

Pic(65), a photo by binisic1 on Flickr.

A beautiful view of Koghuzi Gol Chitral. A small remaining forest of Dudar is showing in the background. Herders make fence with stones to protect their goats from predators in night. Some broken twigs of dudar and Juniper trees are also showing in the pic. Mr. Zaheer uddin is looking tired after more than 6 hour walk.

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.