Skardu is the another main town of Gilgit Baltistan along the wide bank of the river Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northern Areas. Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the

Skardu is the another main town of Gilgit Baltistan along the wide bank of the river Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northern Areas. Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, the Karakoram Range, Skardu is very popular with Mountaineering Expeditions.

It is equally popular with high altitude trekkers, who treks to Baltoro Glacier, K2 Base Camp and Concordia. Skardu by road, lies approximately 5 hours away from Gilgit and 10 hours drive from Besham.

A daily flight to and from Islamabad is also in operation. The flight is always subject to weather.
Skardu has a character of its own and has a very interesting scenery. The Indus becomes wide and still here. The town is surrounded by dry rugged mountains and sand dunes.

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Prostomolotova Galina July 31, 2013 9:24

I'm enchanted with these powerful mountains of Gilgit Baltistan! Breathtaking.....
Bala from India July 31, 2013 7:50

Wow...What a Bright Look it has...I cant imagine how it would shine when Sun Rays fall on it....Really amazing....Nature is more Creative...
A dream July 31, 2013 4:42

I cant see the pic :'(
noaslpls July 31, 2013 4:13

What a breath taking view it has.

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