Rama Valley is thickly forested with huge pine, cedar, fir and juniper trees. The valley is about 3300 meters (10800 feet) above sea level and thus is snow covered for 7–8 months of the year. In summer, it becomes lush green; conditions favored by local shepherds. br From here one can trek to east side of the Nanga Parbat (also known as the Killer Mountain), the world's 8th highest mountain. br On the way to Rama Lake, from Astore Valley, there are three small lakes called Sarot in the local Shina language. br Before 2005, Astore was a Tehsil of District Diamir, the 5th District of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now Astore has been upgraded to a District. br There are more than 50 small beautiful villages in Astore. Some of which are Chilm, Bubin, Gorikot, Eid Ghah, Fina, Bulen, Chongra and Pari Shing. br Rama Lake is a lake near Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is on the top of the beautiful Astore Valley that has a light covering of oak trees and other greenery. There is not much greenery (as of 2013) due to illegal logging of the forest by locals and "timber mafia". The region has low average rainfall and low vegetation cover hence the loss of forest cover is of a very serious concern. br br Northern Areas Of Pakistan is your destination for daily Exploring with fresh videos every day. br br Follow my social media accounts for daily mind-blowing Destinations. br br Subscribe us on YouTube - br br br Follow us on Dailymotion - br br br Follow us on Twitter - br br br Like us on Facebook - br br br Follow us on Instagram - br br br Follow us on Pinterest - br br br br If you have any copyright issues then please contact me directly on - br northernareasofpakistans@gmail.com br br Thanks for taking the time to view Northern Areas Of Pakistan Videos.