In the North of Pakistan, surrounded by the mighty mountains of Karakoram and Himalayas, the personification of beauty, calmness, and wilderness, Skardu is the capital of Skardu District located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and is the center of trekking, trailing and climbing journeys. Here are famous places of Skardu that make it worth visiting. Skardu Valley is the major beauty of Pakistan.
⦁ Shangrila Resort
The Heavenly Shangrila Resort is built on a beautiful lake and is placed 35 minutes from Skardu and is placed by the charming sceneries. This resort is best known for boat riding in Skardu.
⦁ Cold Desert Skardu, World highest cold desert.
The sand dunes of Katpana village desert form the astonishing cold desert of Skardu. This desert world’s highest cold desert which is 14000 feet above sea level. This place is one of the most visited places in Skardu. Last year OLX also arranged a desert safari competition here.
⦁ Basho valley
Basho is a lush green charming valley located at a distance of 20 Km from Skardu airport. Basho valley is a pine-forested and beautiful valley. This beautiful valley is famous for its green meadows, pine forests, and waterfalls.
⦁ Deosai National Park
Deosai is one of the most beautiful places in Skardu. Deosai National Park was first settled to secure the lives of several animal and bird species such as Snow Leopard, Red Fox, Himalayan Brown Bear, Wolf, Golden eagle, Sparrow Hawk, and Snow Cock. Besides the wildlife planet, this Park is famous for its green hills, flora and fauna, snow-capped mountains and streams and wild thick flowers. Deosai National Park is only visited in summer, welcomed by the breath-taking view of flowers and butterflies.
