Shigar Valley - A Dream Tourist Attraction In Skardu
As you move away towards north from Skardu Valley, the Shigar road, running through the cold desert, takes you to Shigar Valley as you cross the bridge over River Shigar. The legendary history of the valley, its architectural heritage, the simplicity and purity of its folks make it the best place to visit in Gilgit Baltistan region.
Shigar valley, the vintage point of beautiful Pakistan’s natural treasure is beyond what words can express. To put it in a nutshell, Shigar is a blend of verdant oasis, glaciers, mountains, lakes, hot springs, Milky Way, and a gazillion stars. A dream tourist attraction, Shigar valley, where River Shigar merges in River Indus dazzling the spectators with its youthful flow.
Shigar valley, a part of the central Karakoram ranges, is fascinating with its stunning views, enchanting natural beauty, and majestic mountain peaks.
The higher one travels, the more beautiful and enchanting the landscape becomes. The entire valley is rich in mineral wealth and tasty fruits like walnuts, grapes, peaches, pears, and apricots.
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Shigar Valley Accessibility
The entrance to the Shigar Valley is reached via Skardu, which is accessible by 22 hour drive along the Karakoram Highway from the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad; Or a 6 hours drive from Gilgit or alternatively by an easy 45 minutes plane flight from Islamabad to Skardu.
5 Most Beautiful Places to Visit at Shigar Valley Skardu Baltistan
- The Shigar View Point
- The Blind Lake Shigar
- The Shigar Fort, The Place on Rocks
- The Ambrique Mosque Shigar
- Chotrun Hot Spring (Garm Chashma)
1) The Shigar View Point
The journey toward the beautiful valley of Shigar starts with a beautiful bridge called the Shigar bridge a twenty minutes drive from Skardu city. Just after crossing the bridge, you have a magnificent view of a desert known as the Cold Desert Shigar. The road on the cold desert Shigar is long and smooth and is so charming that one wishes it to continue all day as it is. After 15 minutes drive through the curved adventurous road on mountains you first reach The Shigar View Point. This particular location is called viewpoint because almost a large area of Shigar Valley can be seen from here. Tourists can enjoy a bird’s eye view of Shigar Valley from this location.
2) The Blind Lake Shigar
The Blind Lake Shigar, locally known as Jarbazoo more accurately Jarbachzoo is a serene freshwater lake in Shigar Valley. The view of Blind Lake Shigar is magnificent and exotic. It is a favorite tourist destination and the best place for photography. The crystal clear blue water of the lake and lush green surroundings make its view more charming. Tourists can enjoy swimming and boating here.
The lake is located within a 25 minute drive from Shigar Viewpoint down at the bank of the river.
3) The Shigar Fort, The Place on Rocks
Shigar Fort is locally known as Fong Khar, which is a local baltic language that means the place on rocks. It was built by Hassan Khan, the 20th ruler of the Amacha Dynasty, in the early 17th century.
Shigar Fort is Located on the legendary route to the world’s second-highest mountain K-2. It is located in oasis-like surroundings, irrigated by the waters from the glaciers of Baltistan – one of the most impressive regions in the high Karakoram ranges and unsurpassed in natural beauty and cultural richness.
4) The Ambrique Mosque Shigar
The Ambrique mosque in Shigar Valley is known as Khilangrong. The mosque in the heart of Shigar Valley is believed to have sustained the rough times and weather for more than four centuries, as it was built in the 18th century. This mosque looks like a dusty, wooden, two-floor architecture. Like most of the housing architectures in the region, the mosque has a wooden structure with beautiful woodwork on it. It is the best place to visit in Shigar Valley if you are interested in antique and historical things.
5) Chotrun Hot Spring (Garm Chashma)
Chotrun is a famous place in Shigar, It is famous for its hot spring. The natural hot spring water is considered a medicinal water. People swim in it to recover from different skin diseases.
Shigar Valley Activities
Shigar is indeed a trekker’s paradise in North Pakistan. In case adventure excites you then you must take up any of the many treks offered from Shigar.
Polo is another popular adventure you may indulge in at the Polo ground while you travel to Shigar in Baltistan, Pakistan.
Shigar also offers mountain biking on the second highest motor able road in the world. The adventure in mountain biking from Shigar lies in the most hostile terrains.
For regular shopping Shigar has several shops. For gift items and souvenirs you may check out the Zehra Mohra Place in the old town, Fong Khar and some shops behind the Main Bazaar road.
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