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Lamsa Cold Desert
DISTRICT SHIGAR : THE LAND OF MOUNTAINS
Shigar district is gateway to great Karakoram, covers an area of 8,500 sq.
km. It is located on an ancient trading route from Central Asia. At the head
of the Braldo Valley is Baltoro Glacier, 35 miles long, and Shigar's own
northern ridge rises to a height of 28,265 , the pinnacle of which is the K2,
the world's second highest peak. Shigar valley is nearly at half an hour drive
from Skardu.
It has a vast agricultural land and several aracve tourist spots. The ferle
land of Shigar is irrigated with Shigar River. It is abundant in fruits like
grapes, peaches, pears, walnuts and apricots. The valley stretches to 170
km from Skardu to Askole.
Famous Tourist Spots: The restoraon and conservaon of heritage sites in
Shigar is praiseworthy. The 400 years old Shigar fort, which has been
restored and is being used as a heritage museum, is a great example of
reuse of heritage structures in Pakistan. Amburiq Mosque is another
example of heritage preservaon. It was recognized with a UNESCO Award
for heritage conservaon in 2005

TRAVEL TIPS

Confirm your air ckets mely
Confirm your hotel reservaons before traveling
Get first-hand informaon about road condion
Support the community by purchasing local handicras
Keep your naonal ID card/ passport along with you
Engage local guide for trekking/ camping
Use LPG or kerosene for cooking and avoid using firewood
Respect local culture, tradions and religious places
Do not harm the environment, flora and fauna
Avoid excessive breaks while driving at Babusar, Deosai and Khunjerab
Using heavy gears minimize risk and ensure safety
Dispose of your lier properly and leave the campsite clean
Cooperate with GB Tourist Police.

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