Tarishing

Tarishing is a village in and a subdivision of the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan.

It is considered to be the gateway to Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world. Its strategic location makes it an essential starting point for trekkers and mountaineers embarking on Nanga Parbat expeditions.

With a population of 400, the village has around 40 shops, one boys' high school, one girls' high school, one private school, five hotels and a 10-bed hospital. A large glacier beside the Rupal River is also adjacent to this village, which is situated at an altitude of about 2,900 meters.

Climate
In summer (May–October), the village has a warm but moderate climate, although nights are cold the entire year-round. In winter (November–April), snowfall may reach up to 6 ft and temperatures reach down to about -20 C on average.

Languages
The predominant languages spoken amongst the native population of this village are Shina and Urdu and also understand English.