Weekend Guide · Pakistan
Weekend in Skardu
Skardu — gateway to the Karakoram giants, including K2, and base for Pakistan's most spectacular mountain treks and turquoise alpine lakes..
2 days recommended Skardu, Pakistan
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Skardu
Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake)
A scenic lakeside resort often called 'Heaven on Earth,' set around a turquoise lake ringed by mountains
Skardu Fort (Kharpocho Fort)
A centuries-old fort overlooking the Indus River and Skardu town, with panoramic mountain views
Deosai Plains
One of the world's highest plateaus, reached from Skardu, famous for wildflowers, brown bears, and vast open skies
Local Tips
- 1Pakistan is very affordable.
- 2Safety varies significantly by region.