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.