Khot valley (Urdu: وادی کھوت) is a valley located in Torkhow, Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1]

Khot valley
کھوت
View of Andra ghech valley
View of Andra ghech valley
Country Pakistan
Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictChitral
Elevation
3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Population
 (2026)
  Total
5,000
Languages
  OfficialUrdu
  NativeChitrali
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Geography

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The valley is fed by the Khot River and is surrounded by towering peaks of the Hindu Kush range.

Flora and fauna

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The area features rich alpine forests, lush green pastures (known locally as Brogh), and is part of the conservation zones for the endangered snow leopard and markhor.

Villages

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Andra ghech, Buzund, Khonartek, Marandeh valley, Nichhagh, Pongodur, Poochoong, Rabat, Shadandur and Yakhdiz.

See also

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References

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  1. "Construction of bridge brings joy to villagers". Dawn. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2026.