Khaplu and Hushe valleys form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh , the subrange of Karakoram that includes the mighty peaks of K2 ( 8,611 m ) , Broad Peak ( 8,047 m ) , Gasherbrums ( 8,000 + m ) and Masherbrum ( 7,821 m ) ( all of which are included in the Skardu District ) . Khaplu Valley and Hushe Valley form the gateway for the great Baltoro Muztagh , the subrange of Karakoram that includes the mighty peaks of K2 ( 8,611 m ) , Broad Peak ( 8,047 m ) , Gasherbrums ( 8,000 + m ) and Masherbrum ( 7,821 m ) ( all of which are included in the Skardu District ) .