Blind Lake and Shigar Fort in Shigar Valley - Skardu Tour EP2
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The Shigar Valley (Urdu: وادی شگر) is a valley in Gilgit Baltistan in northern Pakistan that is watered by the Shigar River and centered in the town of Shigar. The valley stretches about 170 km from Skardu to Askole and is the gateway to the high mountains of Karakoram. The town of Shigar is the largest settlement in the 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. Shigar was an administrative sub-division of Skardu District that is now a district in its own right.
This valley is a stream of the Indus River, which is near the town of Skardu. Despite the tough conditions, it is a popular destination for hiking, trekking, and mountaineering. Also, the valley is an attraction for tourists as it is a gateway to Karakoram Hills, one of the world's highest peaks K2.
Two ethnic groups exist, which speak Shina language and Gujari language. The local Balti community´s use of medicinal plants has been surveyed in an ethnobotanical study.
The Shigar Fort (Balti and Urdu: فونگ کھر) means The Fort on Rock is an old fort of Baltistan and Pakistan located in the town of Shigar. It was built in the 17th century by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar.
The fort has been restored by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP-P), the Pakistan arm of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme. After restoration, the Fort was converted to a museum and luxury hotel managed by Serena Hotels. The restoration process took place from 1999 to 2004 and cost approximately US$1.4 million.
Time Stamps:
Intro 00:00
Skardu to Sarfaranga 01:00
Sarfaranga to Shigar 01:42
Shigar Fort 02:55
Amburik Mosque 05:45
Shigar to Blind Lake 06:28
Blind Lake 07:10
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