Shigar River

Shigar River (Urdu: دریائے شگر) is located in the mountainous Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. The Shigar River is formed from the melted water of the Baltoro Glacier and Biafo Glacier. It flows through the Shigar Valley. The river is tributary to Indus River and meets the Indus in Skardu Valley.[1]

Shigar River
Shigar river at Shigar Fort
Location
CountryPakistan
ProvinceGilgit-Baltistan
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Indus River
  coordinates
35°19′52″N 75°38′0″E

References

  1. "Indus River | Definition, Length, Map, History, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-11-25.

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