The Skardu Valley is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The valley is about 10 km wide and 40 km long. It is at the confluece of the River Shigar and River Indus. It surrounded by the large Karakoram Range.

Skardu, capital of Baltistan is perched 2,438 metres above sea level in the backdrop of the great peaks of the Karakorams. Balti people are a mixture of Tibetan and Caucasian stock and speak Balti, an ancient form of Tibetan. Due to the similarity of its culture, lifestyle and architecture with Tibet, Baltistan is also known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd" (Little Tibet). It borders on the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian-occupied Kashmir. The tourist season is from April to October. The maximum temperature is 27 C and minimum (October) 8 C. Apart from its incomparable cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers Baltistan's five valleys - Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears. 

Skardu is linked to the national capital, Islamabad by PIA, which operates one flight daily. The air journey is full of thrills and would itself be regarded as the highlight of the visit. After following the same air route, which connects Gilgit to Islamabad/Rawalpindi, the plane turns right and flies over the gorge of the Indus River. Enormous rock faces rise on either side or at times it seems as if the wing tips of the plane would almost scrape against them. They never do. Baltistan is known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd", or Little Tibet since its life-style reflects that of the Roof of the World and the Land of Lamas.

It borders on the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian-occupied Kashmir. The tourist season is from April to October. The maximum temperature is 27 C and minimum (October) 8 C. Apart from its incomparable cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers Baltistan's five valleys, - Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.

KARWAN-E-KHAIR WELFARE ORGANIZATION

Libraries

SKARDU Library May 14 – 2016: On May 14, 2016 Skardu: Karwan-e-Khair established its 2nd LIBRARY in SKARDU at "Himalaya Karakorum Boys Aid Hostel, Sumbol Town “Aapi Xooq”, Skardu-Baltistan". In this regard we especially need books, which can fascinate children.

People appreciated our efforts, they said our way of working is effective by which our youngster shall stand on their feet. 

We had books on Encyclopedia, General knowledge, Atlas (maps), Computers, Technical, Accounting, Marketing, Dictionaries, English grammar, Stories, Informative charts etc.

Kindly donate BOOKS.

“The Place To Go, When You Need To Know"

Soon we are going to establish LIBRARY & COMPUTER CENTRE in SKARDU at “Himalaya Karakorum boys hostel Skardu-Baltistan”. Kindly donate books. Your assistance for participators introduction would be appreciated if u forward this MASSAGE to your links.”

Information Technology "Computer Centre” & Linguistic Centre

Skardu Girls Computer Centre October 13-2018: Alham do Lillah on 13 October 2018, We Established Computer Centre at GIRLS, Himalaya Karakorum Aid Hostel, SKARDU Baltistan.

Skardu Boys Computer Centre October 13-2018: Alham do Lillah on 13 October 2018, We Established Computer Centre at BOYS, Himalaya Karakorum Aid Hostel, SKARDU Baltistan.