 In contrast to Skardu and Shigar, the territory of Khaplu was not focused on a single large river valley, but was instead spread over the three valleys of Shayok, namely on the territory of the present town of Khaplu, the valley of Thalle River, and the Hushe / Saltoro valley.The area around the mouth of the river in the Thalle Shayok formed the western border of the kingdom.Shyok River flows through Khaplu Town.