Its sheer south face, called the Rupal face, rises over 5000 m from the valley floor to the summit and offers trekkers breathtaking close-up views. The north or Raikhot face plunges over 7000 m from the summit to the Indus river, forming one of the world's deepest, best gorges. T he Rupal Valley, on the south side of Nanga Parbat, is accessed via the Astor Valley, which leaves the KKH at Jaglot 60 Km south of Gilgit. Short, easy treks in the Rupal Valley offer incredible views. Shina is the main language, with Urdu a second language for men.
Few villagers know any English.