Skardu is the main town of Baltistan in Gilgit-Baltistan, at the meeting of the Indus and Shigar rivers, and the starting point for Deosai, Shigar and the Kachura lakes. Here is how the trip works, with the Skardu tours listed on Wonderlist now.
3 packages listed now
2 agencies
From PKR 34,000
When to go
The tourist season runs from April to October, when daytime highs reach around 27 °C. Winters are cold: in December and January temperatures can fall below −10 °C, and outside the main season snow can cut the area off for long periods.
Getting there
Skardu has an airport with flights from Islamabad; it was re-opened as an international airport in December 2021. Flights over the mountains depend on the weather, so tours that fly usually plan a spare day.
By road, the route from Islamabad follows the Karakoram Highway and then the road to Skardu from near Jaglot. It is a long drive, which is why most road tours spend their first and last days travelling.
What to see
Shangrila Lake (Lower Kachura) is known for its resort, and Upper Kachura Lake nearby is quieter. Tours from Skardu also go to the Deosai plains, the town of Shigar and the cold desert near Skardu, which is covered in snow in winter.
Prices on Wonderlist now
Per person in PKR, from the 3 packages open for booking. Updated every hour.
8-day Hunza & Skardu group tour by Travel with Zahra - 7 nights, breakfast and dinner, bonfire, tour leader. Bronze and Silver plans (per head and couple). From PKR 45,000 per head.
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8-day Hunza & Skardu group tour from Lahore and Islamabad7 nights accommodation (quad sharing) with 8 breakfasts and 7 dinnersBronze and Silver plans - per head (quad) and per couple
6-day Skardu group tour by Travel with Zahra - 5 nights, breakfast and dinner, bonfire, tour leader. Bronze and Silver plans (per head and couple). From PKR 34,000 per head.
What travellers love
6-day Skardu group tour from Lahore and Islamabad5 nights accommodation (quad sharing) with 6 breakfasts and 5 dinnersBronze and Silver plans - per head (quad) and per couple
On Wonderlist right now, 5 days from PKR 78,000, 6 days from PKR 34,000, 8 days from PKR 45,000 per person, across 3 packages from 2 agencies. Prices are set by each agency and confirmed when you book.
What is the best time to visit Skardu?
April to October is the tourist season. Winters are very cold and snow can close the area for long periods.
Can you fly to Skardu?
Yes, Skardu has an airport with flights from Islamabad, but flights depend on the weather over the mountains. Many tours go by road on the Karakoram Highway instead.
