[2] Kondus Valley was part of the ancient kingdom of Baltistan, which was ruled by the Maqpon dynasty until the 19th century.

[4][5] The valley was strategically important for trade and exploration, as it was connected to the Silk Road and the Siachen Glacier.

The people also have a rich tradition of music, poetry, and art, which reflect their unique identity and heritage.

In the past, people were unable to get their education properly because of the lack of facilities and harsh environment of the valley.

Due to this, Students of this valley used to go to nearby cities for higher education but now in recent years more government and private schools were built in the area.

[2] Khor Kondus is the main village of the valley, where the locals live in traditional mud houses and cultivate wheat and other crops.

Six nearby villages to Khor Kondus are Lachat, Thang, Jaffarabad, Choghogron, Karmanding, and Khorkondo.

The tower is named after Brigadier Tahir, who helped the climbers get the special permit to enter the valley.