Plan a Trip To Skardu

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Skardu (the capital of Baltistan), is situated around 2,400 meters above sea level and lies behind the Karakorams. It is a town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

Things to consider before planning a trip

Skardu is known for the several adventures and trekking spots surrounding it. A number of treks begin from Skardu.

Tourists usually visit this region between April and October.

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You can visit Skardu by air or road. The usual road route is through the Karakoram Highway & a link road into the Skardu Valley. Besides, there are around five other road links to Kashmir & Ladakh.

Then, there are two flights between Skardu Airport & Islamabad every day.

Skardu becomes totally snowbound during winters. Usually, the roads leading to & from Skardu (including other Northern Area locations) are blocked for weeks together due to the extreme weather conditions, making travel by air the only possible alternative.

But even air travel during winters can be disrupted as the weather in Skardu is unpredictable & flights tend to get delayed for several days.

Places to Visit

The Shangri-La resort and Satpara Lake located nearby are popular tourist attractions. Hordes of families visit here from all across the globe during June and July as students have school holidays during these months.

Deosai National Park is another place to visit in Skardu. It is known for its lush greenery, snow-capped mountains, flora & fauna, thick wildflowers, and streams.

Then there’s the Upper Kachura Lake, referred to as Foroq Tso in the local Balti language. The lake is located 20 km away from Skardu and is around 60 meters deep.

If you wish to experience heaven on earth, book a tour to Skardu-one of the most famous tourist places in Pakistan.