Skardu is the main town of
Baltistan along the wide bank
of the river Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northern Areas. Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, the Karakoram Range,
Skardu is
very popular with Mountaineering Expeditions. It is equally popular with high altitude
trekkers, who treks to Baltoro Glacier, K-2 Base Camp and Concordia. Skardu by road, lies approximately 5 hours away from Gilgit and 10 hours
drive from Besham. A daily flight to and from Islamabad is also in operation.
The flight is always subject to weather.
Skardu has a character of its own and has a very interesting
scenery. The
Indus becomes wide and still here. The town is surrounded by dry rugged mountains and sand
dunes.
Skardu is famous for the many trekking and adventure spots around it.
There are numerous treks starting from Skardu. The near by Satpara Lake and
Shangri-la
resort are very famous among the local travelers and is visited by people from all over
the country during June & July.
Shigar: Shigar is a beautiful village just a few miles North of Skardu its
picturesque village with beautiful terraced fields growing all sorts of crops. Shigar was
once a small kingdom and the Shigar fort was once residential fort of the local
ruler.
Recently the Aga Khan shown interest in the fort which has now been renovated and is open
for tourists. The
Shigar fort has been made to be a residential fort once again
Tours In Skardu.
Half Day Skardu
Visit the Puran Bazaar (Old Bazaar) Skardu , Polo Ground and then walk to the
Dogra Fort built in Dgra times.
Half Day Sadpara Lake & Sadpara Buddha Tour
Drive to Sadpara Buddha visit the the Buddha carved in the mountain, later visit
Sadpara lake and take your time to absorb the beauty of this beautiful lake.
Half Day Fishing In Sadpara Lake
Visit the lake and Relaex while fishing in the lake Fishing permit and Fishing gear
provided.
Full Day Khaplu
Drive by Jeep to Khaplu and Visit the picturesque Bazaar of Khaplu and Khaplu
fort later drive to a Photo point and return to Skardu in the evening.
Full Day Shigar Valley Tour
Drive to Shigar Valley via the scenic road Visit Shigar Fort resort and have
Lunch there later drive back to Skardu.
Full day Deosai Planes.
Drive to Deosai and visit the remarkable Plateau at 4000m above sea level evening return
to Skardu.
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