In the extreme north of Pakistan, Skardu the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan is an epitome of beauty, serenity, and wilderness. Paths to some of the world’s highest mountains that includes K2, K3, and Gasherbrum; all are connected through this valley. A city with all modern life amenities is base to many remote places i.e. Deosai, Khaplu, Kharpocho Fort, Shigar and Baltoro Treks. These towering mountains attract thousands of climbers from all over the world each year. The Shigar Valley is a valley in Baltistan in northern Pakistan that is watered by the Shigar River. The town of Shigar is the largest settlement in 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 formerly an administrative sub-division of Skardu District but is now a district in its own right.