Skardu is the region where you will get Waterfalls, Meadows, Valleys, Deserts, Snow covered mountains, Organic villages, Hiking tracks, Rocks, and adventurous destinations all in one.
Skardu Fort, or Kharpocho Fort, is the most iconic site in the city. With its long-standing history, it’s the ultimate delight for adventure lovers. A bird’ s-eye view shows heavenly views of tall mountains and the Indus River.
Shangrila Lake is an artificial heart-shaped lake in the Kachura region. This picturesque lake attracts millions of tourists each year. Here, you can also go boating.
Basho meadows Basho Meadows is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with rolling green hills, lush meadows, and panoramic views of snow-capped mountains.Basho Meadows provides an ideal setting for a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and camping
Mursur Rock is new in the talk of the town. Many adventure enthusiasts make strides towards Hussain Abad village. After 3.5 hours of trekking, you can stand tall at this gigantic rock slab at 3800 meters elevation.
Organic Village is just behind Kharpocho. Here, vintage-style Balti houses welcome you. The food is organic, and people live simple, basic lifestyles. No road access exists so that you can relax at your own pace.
Satpara Lake is world famous because it’s just a short walk from the central city, but its real essence prevails in its village. Most of the Balti mountaineers hail from this prestigious village.
Katpana Lake shies away from the bustling city. Its hidden treasure is in the heart of the Karakoram range with its turquoise colors. Its mind-blowing blend of green pasture and aqua is all that you need. A morning walk is all that you need.
Sok Valley is yet another exciting prospect. Here, trout fish are in abundance. Here, clear crystal water flows that descend from the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. It’s just a 40-minute drive from Shangrila Lake in Kakurura Town.
Deosai National Park is the second-highest plateau, famous for being the world’s roof. This national park is home to Himalayan brown bears, which eat silverfish. Young marmots and yaks also display their talents. A three-hour drive will arrive at this land of legends.
Cold desert Sarfaranga is another spectacular place where you can languish, mountains with snow, rivers, and desert all in one frame. It has been famous for 4×4 adventure, and you can also experience paragliding.
Mantoka Waterfall also receives thousands of tourists each month in Baltistan. A normal car is good enough for commuting. The total distance from Skardu is only 2.5 hours, and the city has an ever-changing landscape.
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