Skardu

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 […]

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 trek to Baltoro Glacier, K2 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 very interesting scenery. The Indus becomes wide and still here. The town is surrounded by dry rugged mountains and sand dunes.