Ghawari
Ghawari is a union council and oasis in Ghanche District, Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies on the Shyok River about east of Sermik and southeast of Skardu. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to Kuroo on the other side of the river. It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and the associated Ghawari Cherry Festival, meant to highlight the importance of cherry farming to Baltistan.