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Gateway to the eight-thousanders

Skardu

Cold deserts, glacial lakes and historic forts at the doorstep of K2 and the Baltoro Glacier.

  • Altitude:2,228 m
  • Best time to visit:May to October
  • Region:Skardu, Baltistan

Why visit Skardu

Skardu sits where the Indus widens into a broad valley ringed by giants. Explore the sand dunes of the Katpana cold desert, the lakes of Upper Kachura and Shangrila, the restored Shigar Fort and Kharpocho Fort above the town. Skardu is also the launch point for expeditions to K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums.

Highlights

  • Upper Kachura Lake
  • Shangrila Resort
  • Katpana Cold Desert
  • Shigar Fort
  • Manthokha Waterfall

Skardu tours

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Skardu

Skardu Cold Desert & Lakes

Desert dunes, alpine lakes, Shigar Fort and a jeep crossing of Deosai.

  • 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • 2–10
  • Easy

From, per person

Rs 99,000

Rs 110,000

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Expedition

Skardu

K2 Base Camp & Concordia Trek

The ultimate Karakoram trek along the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and K2.

  • 18 Days / 17 Nights
  • 2–10
  • Challenging

From, per person

Rs 550,000

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