Shimshal
human settlement in Pakistan
Shimshal (Urdu: شمشال), previously known as Shingshal, is a village located in the Gojal tehsil of the Hunza District in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It is located on the Karakoram range bordering the Pamir Mountains to the north. It lies at an altitude of 3,113 metres (10,213 ft) above sea level and is the highest settlement in the district. Shimshal is also the name of the largest valley in Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley encompasses nearly the entire district of Hunza. Situated within the valley is the Shimshal River, a tributary that feeds into the Hunza River. Shimshal itself is a border village, serving as a linkage point between Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region and China.
History
The village of Shimshal was founded in 1450 by Mamu Singh, the brother of "Chu Singh". Both were Burushaski peakers and they belonged to the "Brong Family". Mamu Singh was fond of hunting and other mountain sports.
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