Skardu is the main city of Baltistan along the shore across the Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northwest Territories. Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, the Karakoram range, Skardu is very popular with mountaineering expeditions. It is also popular with hikers high altitude, treks to Baltoro Glacier, K2 Base Camp Concordia. Skardu by road is approximately 5 hours drive 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 conditions.

Skardu has a character of its own and has a very interesting scenario. The Indus River is wide and always there. The city is surrounded by rugged mountains and arid sand dunes.

Skardu is famous for trekking and adventure locations around it. There are many trekking from Skardu. The nearby lake and Satpara Shangri-la resort are very famous among local travelers and is visited by people from around the country during June and July.

Shigar: Shigar is a beautiful village a few miles north of Skardu its picturesque village with beautiful terraced fields growing all sorts of cultures. Shigar was once a small kingdom and the fort was once much Shigar residential local ruler. Recently, the Aga Khan expressed interest in the fort has been renovated and is open for tourists. Fort Shigar was made to be a strong residential again.
 
Tours to Skardu.

Half-day Skardu
Visit Puran Bazaar (Old Bazaar) Skardu, Polo Ground, then walk to the Fort Dogra built during ARB.

One half Sadpara Day & Buddha Tour Sadpara
Drive to visit Sadpara Buddha Buddha carved into the mountain, later visiting the lake Sadpara and take your time to absorb the beauty of this beautiful lake.

Half-day fishing in the lake Sadpara
Visit the lake and Relaex while fishing in the lake fishing licenses and fishing gear provided.

Khaplu Full Day
Drive by Jeep to visit the bazaar and Khaplu picturesque Khaplu Khaplu very late and drive to a point photo and return to Skardu in the evening.

Full Day Tour of the Valley Shigar
Driving Shigar valley by the scenic resort Visit Shigar Fort and have lunch later return to Skardu.

Planeloads Deosai day.
Driving Deosai and visit the remarkable plateau 4000m above sea level evening return to Skardu.