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The capital city
of the North West Frontier Province. Some districts are ultra modern;
others cling to the romantic past. Historically, this has been the gateway
between Central Asia and the subcontinent. For centuries it was the centre
of remarkable civilisations. The Kushan Empire, highly sophisticated
civilisation had diplomatic, cultural and commercial links with Rome,
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Afghanistan
is not far from here.The Kunar valley produce wonderful tourmalines. |
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Skardu
is the principal town of Baltistan.
It is a dry,
dusty place on the banks of the Indus.
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Skardu has a
pleasant climate. However, a blustery wind can rise up in spring and
summer, which stirs up the dust and blows until evening. This city is the
start to Shigar valley and the K2, Pakistan's highest mountain and second
highest in the world. |
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At
the time of his first trip to Skardu, Alain used to eat at the Tourist
Cottage, opposite
to the PIA office.
Eggs, omelette, chicken, rice, potatoes and... curry
composed the everyday meal there.
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