— NORTHERN PAKISTAN —
Skardu
Cold-desert plains, blue lakes, forts
— WHY SKARDU —
Shangrila Resort, Shigar Fort, Katpana and Sarfaranga cold deserts, Manthoka Waterfall — Skardu unfolds slowly between colossal Karakoram walls and calm turquoise water.
June to September is the classic window when Deosai plains open and Sheosar Lake, Bara Pani and Kala Pani are all reachable. Fly-in from Islamabad cuts two days off the drive.
Small groups, boutique-tier stays at Shangrila or Serena Shigar, and a paced itinerary that gives you a slow morning on the lakes before every long transfer.
— 5 JOURNEYS THAT COVER SKARDU —
06 Days Skardu Valley
Hazara Highway · Mansehra · Kaghan · Naran · Lulusar
07 Days Skardu Valley
Besham · chilas · Raikot bridge · Nanga parbat view point · Skardu
07 Days Skardu Valley (8 Adults)
Hazara Highway · Mansehra · Kaghan · Naran · Lulusar
07 Days Skardu Valley By Road (4 Adults )
Besham · chilas · Raikot bridge · Nanga parbat view point · Skardu
08 Days Hunza & Skardu Valley
Hazara Highway · Mansehra · Kaghan · Naran · Lulusar
— WHEN TO GO —
Best time to visit.
June–September when Deosai is open and the sky is at its clearest
— WHY IT'S PEAK —
Deosai typically opens in late June and closes by early October — plan around this if it's a must-see.
— WHAT TO WATCH —
The Karakoram Highway is passable in winter, but Deosai and high lakes are snowed in.
— SKARDU · ON TIKTOK —
Recent clips from Skardu.
Field notes and moments from our own trips — with our travellers, guides, and the road.
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