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Tormik Valley

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Tormik Valley
CountryPakistan
ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
DistrictSkardu
TehsilRoundu Valley
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

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

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  1. ^ Zanettin, Bruno (1954). Geology and Pertrology of Haramosh-mango Gusor Area. Italy. p. 85.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Tormik Valley Roundu Skardu". www.trangotour.com. Retrieved 2017-09-14.