Shigar Valley - Pakistan

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Shigar Valley is a valley in Baltistan in northern Pakistan that is watered by the Shigar River. The town is a popular site for tourists and trekkers. The valley stretches about 170 km from Skardu to Askole and is the gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram, including K2, the world's 2nd highest peak. The town of Shigar is the largest settlement in valley. Even though the Shigar Valley is a remote and largely inaccessible place, there are several villages in the valley. Askole is the last settlement in the Shigar Valley, which is still far from the high mountains. The valley is very fertile and rich in fruits apples, cherries, apricots, pears and walnuts. Flew a lot in this valley while flying to Skardu.


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