Tarishing


Tarishing is a village in and a subdivision of the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan.
It is considered to be the gateway to Nanga Parbat, List of [highest mountains on Earth|the ninth-highest mountain in the world]. Its strategic location makes it an essential starting point for trekkers and mountaineers embarking on Nanga Parbat expeditions.
With a population of 400, the village has around 40 shops, one boys' high school, one girls' high school, one private school, five hotels and a 10-bed hospital. A large glacier beside the Rupal River is also adjacent to this village, which is situated at an altitude of about 2,900 meters.

Climate

In summer, the village has a warm but moderate climate, although nights are cold the entire year-round. In winter, snowfall may reach up to and temperatures reach down to about on average.

Languages

The predominant languages spoken amongst the native population of this village are Shina and Urdu and also understand English.