Zulfiqar AlI Kalhoro

The majestic mosque of Gayal in Darel Valley, Diamer Gayal village in Darel valley, Diamer district, is believed to have been established about two centuries ago when the descendants of Dudu moved out of Lelo Kot.  The old village was situated about 3 km north of Gayal village inside the Gayal nullah (side-valley), by the name of Lelo Kot. The ruins of the Lelo Kot fort can still be seen spread over a large area. And the ruins of a fort, houses and a graveyard (Jarat) still exist in the deserted village of Lelo Kot. The…

Hunters of the Hindu Kush Both hunters and shepherds were highly respected in the tribal societies of Darel and Tangir in the district of Diamer in Gilgit-Baltistan. The communities were dependent for their sustenance on these men in the past. When a hunter (Darus) returned to his village with his quarry, he was always welcomed with certain customs by the community. After the customary celebrations, the meat was distributed among the close relatives. If it was communal hunting (Ban Daru), the hunt was celebrated and followed…