If you are a nature lover and want to spend some quality time of your life very close to nature then Organic Village Skardu is a good option for you. This village is also known as Nangsoq Organic Valley. It was named The First Organic Village Nangsoq Skardu In 2006 by AKRSP. This Valley is at a distance of 3km from Skardu city.
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| organic village Skardu (credit @Muzammil Shigri) |
HOW TO REACH ORGANIC VALLEY SKARDU?
Although Organic Village Skardu is just 3km away from Skardu City still there is no road to reach here. You have two options to reach here either by trekking or by boating. This makes Organic Valley Skardu unique for tourists.
TREKKING:
Trekking to Organic Valley Skardu is full of adventure. The track comprises different parts including mountainous, sandy areas. Once you reach Hussaini Chowk Skardu start to move towards Kharpocho fort. Here You may get confused due to two tracks one leading to Kharpocho Fort and another one towards Organic Valley. You can confirm the Organic Village track by any local there. The starting part of the track may seem difficult to you if you are trekking for the first time. This part has 6 mini bridges, which add so much beauty to the track.
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| Track to Organic Valley Skardu |
After the Difficult mountainous range, you will reach at a sandy place that gives the feeling of a mini beach. There is also a spring from where you can enjoy fresh and clean water.
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| Organic Village Skardu |
BOATING:
Besides, trekking you can also reach Organic Village by boating. For Boating either you can contact local boat owners either to pick up and drop you off from Chumik Valley (just at starting of the Organic Valley track) or you can travel by car crossing Chumik Bridge and then reach in front of Organic Valley. From there you can easily cross the river with the help of local boats.
THINGS TO DO IN ORGANIC VALLEY SKARDU:
Having no road makes Organic Valley unique for nature lovers as there is no traffic noise. You can observe a very peaceful and soothing environment there.
1. Fishing
2. Swimming
3. Camping
4. Local dishes
5. Observe local architect
6. Night stay in Huts
FISHING:
If you are interested in fishing at Organic Valley Skardu, Please read the complete blog here.
SWIMMING:
At the end of the village, there is crystal clear spring water where you can enjoy swimming. Be careful while swimming as there is no rescue team there.
CAMPING:
You can do camping in different spots with the permission of local owners. Either you can bring camping materials with you or you can get them from the local camp providers. It's good to get it from local camp providers as it's difficult for you to carry camping gear with you while trekking to Organic Valley.
LOCAL DISHES:
Here is a Restaurant named as Nangsoq Organic Restaurant where you can taste local and Organic foods.
NIGHT STAY IN HUT:
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