About Skardu
Skardu sits in a Karakoram valley 2,228 metres high, gateway to K2 and the world's highest peaks—porters and climbers depart daily for Everest, K2, and lesser summits. The town's strategic location in Ladakh region remains disputed between India and Pakistan. Pristine valleys, turquoise lakes, and granite peaks create trekking paradise.
Country
Pakistan
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
PKR
Language
Urdu, Balti, Ladakhi, English
Things to do in Skardu
Trekking to K2 Base Camp (6 weeks) or shorter treks to lesser peaks
Visiting Deosai Plains (world's highest inhabited plateau) for rolling grassland views
Boating Shangrila Lake and visiting the nearby botanical gardens
Exploring the ancient Buddha rock carvings and Tibetan heritage sites
Hiking to Fairy Meadows and climbing Nanga Parbat's base camp
Staying in simple guesthouses and eating yak meat and local Balti cuisine
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