Shigar
Shigar, in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, serves as the gateway to the Karakoram range via the Shigar Valley, with K2 and four other eight-thousanders accessible from here. The town sits on the Shigar River, is home to the Balti people of Tibetan descent, and holds historical buildings associated with several communities. Natural hot springs lie within the wider district, and the surrounding mountains draw climbers from around the world.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Nearest airports
Shigar: quick answers
Where is Shigar?
Shigar is in Pakistan.
How do you get to Shigar?
The nearest airport is Skardu (KDU), about 2 hr 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shigar?
The warmest month is August, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -13°C9°F. The wettest month is July, with about 130 mm5.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shigar?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Shigar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kachura.