April 20, 2017
Skardu district is located at the convergence of Indus and
the Shyok River. It is the district with scenic beauties and attractive destinations like Deosai Plateau,
Lower Kachura Lake (Shangri-La Lake), Upper Kachura Lake, Sadpara Lake, Organic Village,Bhudda Rock and
Kharpocho Fort. These famous places possess a unique fragrance that could be
felt across continents.Hence, huge number of tourists and Nature Lovers visits
every year.
Shangri-La is also called as Lower Kachura Lake by Local
People. Hilton describes Shangri-La as a mystical, harmonious valley. Indeed!
tourists' dreamed destination. Upper Kachura Lake is the place of adventure
with charms and calmness. There is the perfect location for swimming and
parties.
Similarly, Deosai Plateau well known as "Land of
Giants" is at a distance of 30 to 35 km from Skardu. In Balti Language it
is named as ‘Ghbiarsa’ referring to summer’s Place because it is only
accessible in summer while it remains inaccessible due to sever cold and snow.
It is at quite high altitude. What makes it most interesting is its prodigious
Sheosar lake and Bara Pani .Above all, there are varieties of flowers which are
rarely found in the world. The Sadpara Lake links to Deosai and receives water
from it. People wish to visit and camp in its cool nights.
Buddha Rock at Skardu depicts the origin and existence of
cultural and ethnic diversities in the past.
Similarly, Kharpocho Fort is the astonishing wonder with its unique structure. Sher Ancchan founded this Fort during his rule. It manifests the past Life Style of Raja’s Families. Having climbed over this Fort, one can view the whole Skardu City right at his/her front.Tourists and Local People visit the Fort on foot.
Similarly, Kharpocho Fort is the astonishing wonder with its unique structure. Sher Ancchan founded this Fort during his rule. It manifests the past Life Style of Raja’s Families. Having climbed over this Fort, one can view the whole Skardu City right at his/her front.Tourists and Local People visit the Fort on foot.
The Majority of the people inhabiting here are Muslims
following the sect of Sunni and Shia. The people are well known due to their
hospitality. They do respect and have respect. They are honest, brave and
hardworking people. There is peace and brotherhood among people. They share
happiness and sorrows.
The prevailing season of Skardu is winter, dominating the valley
eight to nine months a year. The rainfall is not so frequent and heavy. But for
the purpose of irrigation of lands, water of Sadpara Lake is utilized.
The snow of steep peaks gets melted in summer to enhance water
availability. Varieties of crops are cultivated here. Some of fruits like Cherry,
Apple are popular here. The people adopt both the traditional and latest
cultivation methods.
The summer is concise but quite enough hot. Sometime temperature
goes up tremendously but become cool as well.
The literacy rate is really inspiring
here. There are many schools and colleges that provide fundamental primary and
secondary education outstandingly. The students are talented. They are getting
glory in different universities due academic performance.
