Assistant Professor at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University - , North-West Frontier Province,
This beautiful valley has got its rich ancient culture and heritage. This valley and its surrounding suburbs are affluent with the unique antiques, coins, artistically manufactured wooden items, impressive embroidery on the uncut long beams of wood, especially in the mosques. The valley of Sheringal has been one of the most important quarters of the mighty Nawab of Dir. It still reminds ne the monuments of his rule and his lodging places.There is also a small museum situated at some distance from Sheringal, containing some unique items, reminding one the glory of the past and craft of the people of that times. The handicraft, of this area is beautiful and it can attract tourists from all over the country and abroad.The Bazaar of Sheringal is famous for its traditional rich foods. Tikka Kabab is the major spicy item that people enjoy with great delight and rush to it as soon as the weather becomes a little breezy or when it drizzles. Trout fish from Kumrat becomes very tasty and spicy if roasted. The people of Sheringal are highly hospitable. They always serve their guests with fine, rich and tasty foods. The women are highly Purdah observing and men are highly religious but with moderate mentality. The people are generally peace loving and avoid all kinds of quarrels. Men are highly hardworking and farm their own fields but they also love to visit Gulf Countries for better financial prospects.The people of Sheringal are highly simple in dress, habits and have clean altruistic thoughts for one another. They live in unison and help each other at the time of need.