Chapursan

Chipursan (Wakhi: چپورسن; also spelt Chipurson, Chiporson, Chaporsan, Chupurson) is a valley containing approximately eight scattered villages situated in the Gojal Tehsil of the Hunza District of Gilgit-Baltistan.^[1] It is located in the northern part of the country, close to the border with the Wakhan District of the Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang autonomous region of China. The valley is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Wakhis; the village of Raminj in this region is inhabited by ethnic Burushos. The valley's inhabitants largely adhere to the Isma'ili sect of Shia Islam.^{[citation needed]} Chapurson hosts over 500 households with an estimated population of 3000 people.^{[citation needed]}

Chipursan چپورسن
Valley
Chipursan
Coordinates: 36°44′N 74°44′E
Country	Gilgit-Baltistan
Division	Gilgit Division
District	Hunza District
Tehsil	Gojal
Population
• Total	3,000

Geography

The Chipurson valley is above 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) from sea level,^[2] and the villages are Yarzerech, Raminj, Kirmin, Khill, Rashet, Sheresubz, Ispenj, Shetmerg and Zood Khun.^[3]

After Zood Khun pastures are Yashkuk, Kukchaizem, Biban Joi, Kohrben, Korkot, Joi Sam, Dainkut, Khudayar Alga, Kimkut and Baba Ghundi, a major shrine in the Hunza District which is visited by many all year round. Further ahead lie Yashwoshitk, Shipodkut, Pomiri (Pamiri), Pamir and more. All the names of villages and pastures are in Wakhi language.

The valley is full of peaks and passes. Passes include Irshad Pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan and Lupghar Pir Pass between Yeshkuk and Raminj village. Peaks include Sakar Sar,^[4][5] Kumpire Dior, Pamir Sar, Sarmaya Sar, Kuksar, and Lupghar Sar.

Sites of interest

Chapursan Valley has historical places.^[6] like Yaskuk, Rovai Sam, Khumpir Dior, and the Shrine of Baba Ghundi.

Shrine of Baba Ghundi (Baba Ghundi Ziarat) in the Chuparsan Valley is the shrine of the famous Pir of Ghund who is celebrated in legend as the Sufi saint who brought Islam to the valley.^[7] The saint is not actually buried here. The former Mir of Hunza kept his herds of sheep and goats for grazing around here and used to visit the shrine every year. The people of Hunza Valley also revere the saint and it is said that children who are a problem for their parents have only to taste the mud from a stream near Baba Ghundi to become obedient and well behaved.

Peaks, Passes, and Glaciers of Chapurson

The Chapurson Valley (also spelled Chapursan or Chapurson) is a remote valley located in the Upper Hunza region of Gilgit-Baltistan Known for its rugged, high-altitude terrain, the valley is characterized by numerous towering peaks, challenging mountain passes, and extensive glaciers, forming a significant part of the Karakoram mountain range. The region is sparsely populated and is primarily inhabited by the Wakhi people.

Geographical Features

The geography of Chapurson is dominated by its mountainous environment. Elevations range from approximately 3,700 meters (12,100 ft) at lower localities to over 7,000 meters (23,000 ft) at its highest peaks. The valleys are typically narrow, with steep slopes leading up to vast ice fields and rock faces.

Peaks

The Chapurson Valley is home to several prominent peaks, many of which exceed 6,000 meters (20,000 ft) in elevation. These peaks present significant challenges for mountaineers due to their technical difficulty and remote locations.

Notable Peaks of Chapurson

S.No.	Peak Name	Elevation (m)	Elevation (ft)	Notes
01	Kumpir Dior Sar	7168	23,517	Also known as Kampire Dior; one of the highest peaks in the region. [citation needed]
02	Pamir Sar	7016	23,018	Located in the Karakoram range. [citation needed]
03	Kuk Sar	6943	22,779	[citation needed]
04	Kuk Sar 2	6925	22,719	[citation needed]
05	Khuz Sar (Koz Sar)	6677	21,906	[citation needed]
06	Yishkuk Sar (Yashkuk Sar)	6668	21,877	[citation needed]
07	Kumpire Doir Sar 2	6572	21,562	[citation needed]
09	Sakar Sar	6272	20,577	[citation needed]
10	Yishkuk Sar 2	6244	20,486	[citation needed]
11	Nadim Sar	6211	20,377	[citation needed]
12	Caboom Sar	6186	20,295	[citation needed]
13	Dehli Sangi-sar	6165	20,226	[citation needed]
14	Mamu Sar	6096	19,999	[citation needed]
15	Lupsuk Sar	6082	19,954	[citation needed]
16	Zood Khun Peak	6080	19,948	[citation needed]
17	Kutshkulin Sar	6074	19,928	[citation needed]
18	Constanzia Sar	5902	19,364	[citation needed]
19	Ghorhill Sar	5800	19,029	[citation needed]
20	Jahangir Sar	5800	19,029	[citation needed]
21	Baden Sar	5455	17,897	[citation needed]
22	Reshitipur Sar	5413	17,760	[citation needed]
23	Sumayar Sar	5221	17,130	[citation needed]
24	Spandrin Sar	4829	15,843	[citation needed]
25	Raminji Sar	4651	15,259	[citation needed]
26	Suki Yenj	4431	14,537	[citation needed]
27	Pamiri Sar 1 and 2	N/A	N/A	Mentioned as being further beyond Zood Khun. [citation needed]

Passes

Mountain passes in Chapurson serve as crucial routes for local communities and historical trade, connecting the valley with neighboring regions and even across international borders.

Mountain Passes of Chapurson

S.No.	Pass Name	Elevation (m)	Elevation (ft)	Lie Between
01	Chilinji Pass	5411	17,753	Karambar valley in Ishkoman with the Chapursan Valley. [citation needed]
02	Irshad Pass (Irshod Uwin)	4963	16,283	Chapurson, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan. Historically significant for cross-border movement. [citation needed]
03	Lupghar Pir Pass	5190	17,028	Chapurson - Yashkuk to Raminj Village. [citation needed]
04	ShuvQuir	4430	14,534	Chapurson - Misgar. [citation needed]
05	Ghulam Ali Pass	N/A	N/A	[citation needed]

Glaciers and Localities

The valleys and lower slopes of Chapurson are shaped by the presence of several significant glaciers, which are vital water sources and influence the local climate and ecology. Surrounding these glaciers are various small localities.

Glaciers and Localities of Chapurson

S.No.	Name	Type	Elevation (m)	Elevation (ft)	Detail	Associated Peaks/Passes
01	Shikardesh Kuk	Locality	3751	12,306	A locality in Hunza-Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, situated near Lal Mitti and Kuk Jerab. [citation needed]	Kuz Sar, Kumpire Dior Sar
02	Kuk Jerab	Locality	3910	12,828	A locality in Hunza-Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, situated near Lal Mitti and Shikardesh Kuk. [citation needed]	Kuk Sar, Pamir Sar, Lupghar Pir Pass, Lupghar Group
03	Yashkuk Yaz Glacier	Glacier	3929	12,890	A glacier located near Pamri and Shikardesh Kuk. [citation needed]	Yishkuk Sar (Yashkuk Sar), Nadim Sar, Cobeen Sar, Jahangir Sar, Kumpire Dior, Koz Sar, Mamu Sar
04	Chillinji Glacier	Glacier	3848	12,625	[citation needed]	Koz Sar
05	Ghulam Ali Pass	Pass (also a feature)	N/A	N/A	[citation needed]
06	Biyater	Locality	4027	13,212	A locality in Hunza-Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, situated near Yoe Virt and Beskiyeng. [citation needed]
07	Qoz Yaz Glacier	Glacier	4049	13,284	A glacier situated near Biyatar and Beskiyeng. [citation needed]

See also

• Hunza Valley
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Karakoram