Tormik Valley Explained

Tormik Valley
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Gilgit-Baltistan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Skardu
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Roundu Valley
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+5

Tormik is a valley in the Karakorum mountain ranges in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The valley has its source at the Stak-la and Basha valley lies to its east and Stak Valley to its west.[1]

The valley is the second largest valley in term of population and area, Stak Valley being the first, in the Roundu Subdivision.[2]

The valley is well known for a beautiful and high-altitude area called Broq, which is called by the local people in Balti. Broq has green fields, clear streams, springs, and forests with various types of plants. In Broq, there's a special place for playing Polo, a traditional regional game. During the summer, people from different parts of Roundu come together in Broq to play Polo.

References

  1. Book: Zanettin, Bruno. Geology and Pertrology of Haramosh-mango Gusor Area. 1954. Italy. 85.
  2. Web site: Tormik Valley Roundu Skardu. www.trangotour.com. 2017-09-14.