Misgar The Last Village of Pakistan On China, Afghanistan & Tajikistan Border | Kalam Darchi Fort

Описание: After returning from Khunjerab Pass, my journey turns off the Karakoram Highway (KKH) towards the beautiful and remote Misgar Valley. From the main KKH road, the distance to Misgar is about 17 kilometers, which takes roughly 30 minutes on a bike. This route is easily accessible, and all types of vehicles can reach Misgar without any problem.

Misgar can also be accessed directly from Sost, or while traveling from Sost towards Khunjerab Pass, where a clear road branches off towards the valley. The drive itself is scenic, quiet, and feels completely different from the busy KKH, making Misgar a perfect escape into isolation and history.

Misgar is both a village and a valley, located in the northernmost region of Pakistan, in Hunza District, Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies at a rare geographical point where Pakistan shares close borders with China, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, making it one of the most strategically important and fascinating places in the country.

In recent years, Misgar has become known as a starting point for treks leading to the historic Kilik Pass and Mintaka Pass. These ancient mountain passes once formed part of the Silk Road, serving as caravan routes connecting South Asia with Tashkurgan and the Tarim Basin in China, long before the Karakoram Highway existed.

The current settlements in Misgar Valley date back to at least 1844, when people from four different tribes migrated from Hunza and established permanent villages here. The valley later came under British control in 1892, during the era of the Great Game, due to its strategic importance near the Wakhan Corridor.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Misgar is Kalam Darchi Fort, also known historically as Qalandarchi Fort. Built by the British in the early 1930s, this fort was constructed to monitor movements near the Wakhan Corridor and to keep watch on Chinese and Soviet activity along this sensitive frontier.

The fort is named after a locally revered naked saint, adding a unique cultural and spiritual dimension to its military history. Over time, Kalam Darchi Fort served as a key outpost for the Gilgit Scouts and later the Pakistan Army, even functioning as a training base. It has since undergone restoration and remains a powerful symbol of border history and defense.

The road leading to Kalam Darchi Fort becomes slightly off-road, adding an extra sense of adventure for travelers. The entry ticket for Pakistani visitors is 300 PKR, and visiting the fort offers a rare chance to stand at a crossroads of history, geography, and ancient trade routes.

Misgar is not just a village it is a living reminder of the Silk Road, colonial strategy, spiritual legends, and Pakistan’s northern frontier. Visiting this valley feels like reaching a place where borders, mountains, and history all come together.

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