Skardu Valley is part of Baltistan, Baltistan is spread over an area of 26,000 square kilometers - just right and far below the jagged ramparts of the Karakoram lets Jerde. Once part of Laddakh, it was known as Tibet-i-Khurd - Little Tibet. Archaeological research has proved that it enclosed by the Silk Trade Route. Petroglyphs are found along the road between Gol and Khapulu and Skardu and Satpara Lake. The trade routes are split into Skardu with one leading to the Satpara Deosai Burzil and Pass (5000 meters) in Kashmir and another leads to Gol. Gol at the start again with a trail leading to Khapulu, on the other Kharmang in Leh.Skardu Wonderful Place for Truism :
Amidst a landscape of barren mountains, deep gorges and steep, crashing waterfalls and quiet lakes, Skardu, the district headquarters of Baltistan valley, is situated on the banks of the mighty Indus River, together with the river Shigar about August 5 km away . Located at an altitude of 8000 meters feet/2438, Skardu offers a cool and bracing climate. Laddakh in the east, the South Indian occupied Kashmir and the north Chinese province of Sinkiang. Skardu is strategically located at the foot of a huge rock, which is crowned by a historic fort.
There are three lakes, Satpara about 8 km, about 35 km Kachoora lower and upper Kachoora approximately 40 km. The Lake Resort Shangri-La (above - left) is a picturesque place to rest and admire the beauty of the lake Kachura and Skardu Valley. In the southwest of the city is the vast Deosai Plateau, which can be reached via the beautiful Sadpara / Satpara lake is approximately 8 km from Skardu. Deosai Plateau is unique in many ways. Approximately 70 km and an average of 3,500 meters / 11,660 feet high, Deosai links Baltistan with the Astore Valley. It is to the north and east of the Karakoram mountain Skardu to take their most impressive and uncompromising character. It takes only two hours by jeep to reach the gateway to the land of dreams, the old village of Shigar built in a lush green valley with an abundance of fruit trees, including apples and apricots for the entire region is known for. Of the fifteen world's highest peaks, five are located in this region, including K-2. Most of the longest and most terrible of the world's glaciers are also in the largest geo-drama of nature which has no parallel on earth. Summers attracting mountaineers and hikers a wide range from all over the world to this valley. In fact, the entire region is known as a paradise for rock climbers /'s tractor.Natural beauty Of Shigar Valley:
The Shigar Valley, 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Skardu and 2 hours by jeep, is watered by the Shigar River. It forms the gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakoram, include Mount K-2. The valley HAS an extremely picturesque landscape, and abound in fruits Such As grapes, peaches, pears, walnuts and apricots.
Khaplu Valley Unforgettable Place for Tourists:
Buddhist Rock with rock carvings in the Skardu Valley is available at Satpara Road, dating from the period of the Great Scholars Tibat Empire. When the Buddhist of Gandhara migrated and the current northern areas of Pakistan, they settled in places temporarily and carved drawings of stupas, scenes from their experiences and images of Buddha with texts in Kharoshti language. There were a number of such Buddhist rock carvings in the Skardu Valley.
