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Skardu is 720 Km from Islamabad through mighty Karakoram Highway KKH at an altitude of nearly 2,500m (8,200 Ft). Skardu is a small town at the confluence of river Indus and river Shigar. The town is surrounded by grey-brown coloured mountains, which hide the 8,000 meter peaks of the nearby Karakoram range. There are three lakes in the vicinity: Upper kachura lake, Lower Kachura Lake & Sadpara Lake.
Skardu, along with Gilgit, are the two major tourism, trekking and expedition hubs in Gilgit-Baltistan. The mountainous terrain of the region, including four of the world's 14 peaks (8,000 m and above), attracts the attention of tourists, trekkers and mountaineers from around the world. The main tourist season is from April to October; except this time, the area can be cut off for extended periods by the snowy, freezing winter weather.
Skardu, along with Gilgit, are the two major tourism, trekking and expedition hubs in Gilgit-Baltistan. The mountainous terrain of the region, including four of the world's 14 peaks (8,000 m and above), attracts the attention of tourists, trekkers and mountaineers from around the world. The main tourist season is from April to October; except this time, the area can be cut off for extended periods by the snowy, freezing winter weather.
Night life is Skardu is limited to Bone fire and get togather with friend over a cup of tea
The first mention of Skardu dates to the first half of the 16th century. Mirza Haidar (1499-1551) described in his in the forties of the 16th century wrote Tarikh-i-Rashidi Baltistan and called Askardu as one of the districts of this country. With the conquest of Kashmir in 1586 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) were starting with Ali Sher Khan Anchan, the kings of Skardu mentioned as ruler of Little Tibet in the historiography of the Mughal Empire. These are, in particular, histories of Al-Badaoni, Abu'l Fazl, 'Abdu-l Hamid Lahori, Saqi Must'ad Khan and Inayat Khan.
Travel Time : from Islamabad to Skardu is atleast 20 hours (extendable to a 24 hours journey). Main route to reach Skardu is through Karakoram Highway with night stay in Chilas or Raikot. It is a journey of 720 km along mighty indus full of adventure and thrill.
Hotels : are readily available in Skardu, however prior reservations is required during summer season. Hotel ranges from budget to 4 Star. There are some very luxurious resort in Skardu i.e Shangrila & Serena Khaplu & Shigar.
Day Trips : can be arranged from skardu for Shigar, Khaplu, Deosai, Kachura Lake with a option of night stay as well. Families are required to stay in main town due to availbility of better facilites. Young hearts can explore option of camping & trekking in Deosai & Shigar making their Skardu tour timeless.
Camping Night stays: can be availed in Deosai, Shigar & Kaplu. Depending in travel plan it would be a good option to keep your budget low during Skardu travel.