Pakistan Tours

Skardu

High-altitude lakes, historic forts, cold desert landscapes and gateways to some of Pakistan’s most dramatic mountain scenery.

Ideal Duration5–8 days
Best TimeSpring to autumn; some areas seasonal
Best ForFamilies, couples, photographers, explorers

Why Skardu?

Skardu works especially well for travellers who want a mix of accessible sightseeing and dramatic landscapes. It can be planned as a comfortable hotel-based trip or extended into more remote valleys.

Popular places

  • Lower Kachura / Shangrila and Upper Kachura Lake
  • Shigar Fort and Shigar Valley
  • Khaplu and surrounding villages
  • Sarfaranga Cold Desert
  • Manthoka Waterfall
  • Deosai Plains when the seasonal road is open

Itinerary ideas

Classic Skardu

Kachura Lakes, Shigar, Cold Desert and city-area sightseeing.

Skardu + Khaplu

Add Khaplu for a longer cultural and scenic Baltistan route.

Skardu + Deosai

Seasonal high-altitude extension to Deosai when the road and weather permit.

What we can arrange

Air or Road Travel

Plan around domestic flights or a scenic road journey depending on time and budget.

Hotels & Resorts

Budget, standard and premium stays can be selected around your route.

Local Transport

Suitable vehicle and jeep arrangements for valleys, Deosai and other excursions.

Travel note

Domestic flights and mountain roads are weather-sensitive. Deosai is seasonal, and longer road journeys require realistic travel time. We build buffer and alternative options into custom itineraries where practical.

Planning Skardu?

Send your dates, pickup city, travellers and preferred places. We’ll share current packages or create a custom Baltistan itinerary.