Skardu — The Gateway to the Mighty Karakoram
Skardu, located in the Baltistan Division, sits where the Indus and Shayok Rivers meet. It serves as a gateway to some of the world’s tallest and most famous mountains. Skardu Valley provides access to peaks like K2, Gasherbrum, and K3. The region is known for its warm hospitality and welcoming nature toward visitors.
Famous Tourist Spots: Skardu is home to several stunning destinations, including Kharpocho Fort, Buddha Rock (Manthal), Satpara and Kachura Lakes, and Shangrila Lake. Beautiful valleys such as Chunda, Basho, and Bilamik are also worth exploring. Visitors can marvel at the golden sands of Katpana Desert and enjoy the clear waters of Hargisa streams.
Popular Activities: Visitors can enjoy trekking, fishing, boating, skiing, paragliding, rock climbing, trophy hunting, and mountain biking in this breathtaking region.
Must-Visit Spots: Kharpocho Fort, Manthal Rock (Buddha Rock), Shigar Fort, Shangrila Lake, Satpara Lake, Kachura Lake, and the scenic valleys of Chunda, Basho, and Bilamik are among the highlights.
Other Attractions
Shigar & Khaplu Forts: Heritage sites that reflect Baltistan’s ancient Tibetan and Islamic architecture.
Manthokha Waterfall: A spectacular natural waterfall surrounded by mountains and greenery.
Sarfaranga Cold Desert: Host to jeep rallies and adventure sports, offering golden dunes against snow-capped peaks.
Skardu is not just a destination—it’s an experience, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural richness.
📍 Skardu Map
About Spantik Tours
We are a team of nature passionate people, with different areas of expertise. Our strengths are: experience , quality services, professionalism and passion for travelling. Our travel agency: Spantik Tours Pakistan (License no: 8742 ),was made with the purpose to show the real Pakistan, its real values , its amazing natural beauty and diverse culture. Our tourists can discover Pakistan and be their own Pathfinder. Our goal is to provide access to different cultures, valleys, and landscapes , by offering comfortable, safe and easy travelling. We turn places into experiences.
Contact Us
Phone: +92 311 1238111
Headquarter (Main Office):
Street No: 1, House No: 136, Area: Chamra Mandi, Road: Faisalabad Rd, City: Jaranwala,
District: Faisalabad, Province: Punjab, Postal Code: 37250, Country: Pakistan
Rental & Services Office (Bikers):
Street No : 411, Area: Shigri Kalan, Town: Gamba, Road: S1 Airport Rd, City: Skardu, Province: Gilgit Baltistan, Postal Code: 16100, Country: Pakistan
