Gateway to the Mighty Karakoram
Skardu
About Skardu
Skardu is the capital of Baltistan and serves as the gateway to some of the highest mountains in the world, including K2, the second tallest peak on Earth. Located at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers, Skardu offers a dramatic landscape of turquoise lakes, vast plateaus, ancient forts, and cold deserts. The town sits at 2,228 meters elevation surrounded by towering peaks on all sides. For regular tourists, the stunning Shangrila Resort, crystal clear Upper Kachura Lake, the expansive Deosai National Park, and the beautifully restored Shigar Fort provide unforgettable experiences.
Top Highlights
- ✓Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake) with its iconic airplane restaurant
- ✓Upper Kachura Lake, one of the most pristine lakes in Pakistan
- ✓Deosai National Park, the second highest plateau in the world
- ✓Shigar Fort, a 400 year old palace converted into a heritage hotel
- ✓Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- ✓Skardu Fort (Kharpocho) overlooking the Indus River
- ✓Sheosar Lake within Deosai
- ✓Gateway to K2 Base Camp treks
Best Time to Visit
May to September is the best period. June to August provides the warmest weather and full access to Deosai.
How to Reach
Skardu is reachable by road from Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway (18 to 22 hours). PIA operates flights from Islamabad to Skardu Airport.
Things to Know
- iAltitude is 2,228m in town, rising to 4,114m at Deosai
- iFlights are frequently cancelled due to weather; plan buffer days
- iCarry warm clothing as temperatures drop significantly at night
- iDeosai road typically opens in late June and closes by October
Tour Packages in Skardu
5 Days Skardu & Deosai Plains Expedition
5 Days / 4 Nights
PKR 40,000PKR 45,000
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5 Days Trip to Skardu By Air Package Katpana Desert
5 Days 4 Nights
PKR 40,000PKR 46,000
View Details6 Days Group Tour Package to Skardu Deosai Shigar
6 Days 5 Nights
PKR 25,000PKR 28,000
View Details7 Days Vacation Package to Skardu Deosai Baltistan
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 29,000PKR 33,000
View Details8 Days Holiday Package to Hunza Skardu Pakistan
8 Days 7 Nights
PKR 32,000PKR 35,000
View Details8 Days Fairy Meadows Skardu Trekking Tour Package
8 Days 7 Nights
PKR 122,000PKR 135,000
View Details7 Days Autumn Holiday Package to Skardu Shangrilla
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 77,000PKR 85,000
View Details6 Days Skardu Cold Desert Jeep Safari Travel Package
6 Days 5 Nights
PKR 131,000PKR 145,000
View Details7 Days Skardu Deosai Wildlife Sightseeing Package
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 149,000PKR 165,000
View DetailsHunza Skardu Himalaya By Air Trip Package (7 Days)
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 162,000PKR 180,000
View Details8 Days Hunza Skardu Cultural Heritage Holiday Package
8 Days 7 Nights
PKR 126,000PKR 140,000
View Details7 Days Skardu Spring Blossom Photography Trip Package
7 Days 6 Nights
PKR 77,000PKR 85,000
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