Gateway to the Karakoram giants turquoise lakes, cold deserts, and some of the highest peaks on Earth.
Skardu is the main gateway to Baltistan, a beautiful valley at an altitude of about 2,200 metres where the Indus River flows through wide plains surrounded by giant mountains. It is best known as the starting point for expeditions to K2 and the other great peaks of the Karakoram, but for regular travelers it is a destination of lakes, deserts, forts and high plateaus, all within easy reach of each other. The mix of green valleys and dry, rocky mountains makes the scenery here different from anywhere else in Pakistan.
Skardu is the main gateway to Baltistan, a beautiful valley at an altitude of about 2,200 metres where the Indus River flows through wide plains surrounded by giant mountains. It is best known as the starting point for expeditions to K2 and the other great peaks of the Karakoram, but for regular travelers it is a destination of lakes, deserts, forts and high plateaus, all within easy reach of each other. The mix of green valleys and dry, rocky mountains makes the scenery here different from anywhere else in Pakistan.
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From serene lakes to lush valleys, discover the most beautiful places that make Skardu a true paradise for nature lovers.
A restored 17th-century Balti palace in Shigar Valley, now a museum and heritage hotel at the gateway to K2.
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Clear glacier water, steep mountains and a short walk away from the crowds, a peaceful escape above Lower Kachura.
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Red-roofed cottages, a calm lake and snow peaks, Skardu's most famous lakeside resort.
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A large, deep-blue lake just outside Skardu, the water source of the valley and the gateway to the Deosai Plains.
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Deosai Plains and the cold deserts were unlike anything we'd seen before. Incredible trip, well planned.
Adeel KhanLahore, PakistanShangrila and Upper Kachura Lake are postcard-perfect. Our driver and guide were excellent.
Sara AhmedKarachi, PakistanA bit of a long journey to get there, but absolutely worth it for the scenery.
Bilal HussainIslamabad, PakistanA trip of 2 to 5 days is usually enough to cover the main attractions of Skardu comfortably, depending on how many spots you want to see.
