Skardu City Guide

Skardu City Guide

Skardu is the capital of the Skardu District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, and is situated at the junction of the Indus and Shigar Rivers. The city serves as a major entry point to the Karakoram Mountain range's eight thousand. The Karakoram and the Himalayas are separated by the Indus River, which runs across the area.

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This valley connects the paths to several of the world's highest mountains, including K2, K3, and Gasherbrum. Thousands of climbers from all over the globe visit these enormous mountains each year, and some have even died attempting to conquer these treacherous peaks. Baltistan's five valleys, Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Ronda, and Kharmang, are known for their exquisite peaches, apricots, apples, and pears, in addition to their magnificent cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers.

How to get to Skardu?

By Air: PIA flies daily from Islamabad. By Bus: NATCO Service from Islamabad. Public transport from Gilgit also goes to Skardu.

Best season to get to Skardu?

April to October

Distance Guide for Gilgit

Distance Guide in km from major cities

Distance from Hunza: 100km

Distance from Abbottabad: 388 km

Distance from Naran: 234 km

Distance from Skardu: 201 km

Distance from Peshawar: 580 km

Useful Information about Skardu

Interesting Places to Explore in Skardu

  • Skardu City Center
  • Kachura Lake
  • Deosai National Park
  • K2 Museum located near K2 Motel
  • Kharpocho Fort
  • Satpara Lake
  • Shangrila Lake
  • Shigar Valley and Fort
  • Khaplu Valley
  • Manthokha Waterfall
  • Buddha Rock Carvings
hotels in skardu

Where to stay in Skardu?

  • Skardu Inn.
  • Skardu Shangrila Resort
  • Shigar Fort Residence
  • K2 Motel
  • Indus Hotel
  • Concordia – II
  • Northern Areas PWD Rest House
  • Hotel and Restaurant Dewan-e-Khas
culture in the north

Other Useful Information about Skardu?

Where to eat in Skardu?

Hotel & Restaurant Dewan-e-Khas is strongly advised for women to eat here if you feel like today you cannot cope with discrimination - it is a real heaven. Pagoda Restaurant, part of Shangrilla resort, offers sumptuous Chinese cuisine. Tandoori Village for ancient local food recipes. Karakoram Café run by foreigners offers a wide variety of real coffee, teas, chai, and freshly baked Western goods. It also offers WiFi for customers who bring their own laptops.

What to buy in Skardu?

Baltistan is noted for its "Pattu," which is handwoven woollen material used for jackets, coats, and other items. Skardu market also sells colourful, beautifully embroidered "Chugas" (Baltistani gowns) and wooden spoons. Baltistan Gems, Jewelry and Antiques are also famous all over the country.
Interesting things to do in Gilgit

Adventure Sports in Gilgit

  • Trekking and Climbing – Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Basecamp, Rakaposhi Basecamp
  • Skiing – Naltar Ski Resort
  • Camping – Naltar Lake
  • Snowmobiling – Chillam and Rattu Valleys
  • Paragliding

Important Events in Gilgit

  • Yasin Spring Festival
  • Shandur Polo Festival
  • Gilgit-Baltistan Independence Day
  • Thumushalling Festival

Useful Numbers

  • Rescue: 1122
  • Skardu Airport: +92321 6101916
  • NATCO Skardu Office: +925815-920289, 452188
  • DC Skardu: +923461110484
  • Police: +925815-457773, +92355-4123111
  • Hazrat Abbas Hospital Skardu: +92 58154 56668
  • DHQ Hospital: +92 58159 20233