Chilas The Black Gold City | Chilas Chalghoza Mandi Update | Ep-4 | Motorcycle Tour Gilgit Baltistan

#chilas #goldcity #chalghozamandi Gilgitbaltistan #motorcycletour #Pakistan #Pakistantourism #HassanRazaSargana #VlogwithHassan Chilas Chilgoza Mandi: The Commercial Hub of "Black Gold" ​Located along the iconic Karakoram Highway in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, the Chilas Pine Nut (Chilgoza) Market is Pakistan’s premier wholesale trading hub for premium-quality pine nuts. ​Harvested from the dense, high-altitude alpine forests of neighboring valleys—including Darel, Tangir, Niat, Hodur, Thor, and Astore—the pine nuts brought here are world-renowned for their exceptional size, rich natural oils, and distinct aroma. Due to their high economic value and laborious harvesting process, Chilgoza is locally referred to as the "Black Gold" of Northern Pakistan. ​✨ Key Features of the Market ​Unmatched Quality & Taste: The pine nuts originating from the Diamer region are famous for their large grain size, high kernel content, and rich taste, making them highly sought after in both national and international markets. ​Seasonal Trade Bustle: Peak trading activity occurs annually from September to November. During these months, local forest owners, mountain harvesters, and major wholesale traders from Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and overseas assemble in Chilas, driving multi-billion-rupee seasonal commerce. ​Economic Backbone of the Region: The Chilgoza market serves as the primary livelihood for thousands of local families. Beyond the harvest itself, it fuels a complete ecosystem of sorting, grading, bagging, roasting, and transport operations. ​🧗 From High-Altitude Forests to the Market ​Obtaining wild pine nuts is an arduous and hazardous process: ​Daring Harvest: Local harvesters scale massive pine trees perched on steep mountain slopes, manually knocking down pine cones (kone) using specialized wooden poles. ​Drying & Extraction: The harvested cones are stacked and left to dry in the sun until they open, releasing the raw pine nut seeds. ​Bidding & Grading: The raw nuts are packed into large burlap sacks and brought down to the Chilas Mandi, where price points are determined based on moisture content, shell sheen, and grain size. ​🌍 Global & National Reach ​The Chilas Mandi plays a critical role in the supply chain: ​Domestic Distribution: It feeds major dry fruit distribution markets across Pakistan, including Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. ​International Exports: A significant portion of the top-tier harvest is exported directly to international markets, particularly China, the Middle East, and Europe. Contact person: Hafiz Waqar, Chilas Market ( 0304-3741388 ) FB Page:   / razahassansargana   Twitter:   / hassansargana   Instagram:   / hassan.raza.sargana   TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bikerhassansa... For updates, join my WhatsApp channel :: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5m... For contact, promotions, and queries, email contact.bikerhassansargana@gmail.com Chilas The Black Gold City | Chilas Chalghoza Mandi Update | Ep-4 | Motorcycle Tour Gilgit Baltistan