Skardu
About Skardu
The gateway to K2 and the highest peaks on Earth. Skardu offers surreal landscapes with cold deserts, turquoise lakes, and towering mountains. It is the base for expeditions to K2, the world's second-highest peak, and features the unique Katpana Cold Desert, the highest cold desert in the world.
Best Time to Visit
April to September
Weather
Cool summers (10-25°C), extremely cold winters (-15 to 5°C)
Top Attractions
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Location
Tours to Skardu
6-Day Skardu Tour Pakistan | Deosai, Kachura & Shigar
Explore Skardu's spectacular landscapes on a 6-day private tour covering Shangrila Resort, Lower and Upper Kachura Lakes, Skardu Fort, Manthal Buddha Rock, Katpana Cold Desert, Deosai National Park and Shigar Fort. Designed for international travelers, this Skardu tour combines mountain scenery, Balti culture, high-altitude landscapes and 4×4 adventures.
K2 Expedition (8611m)
The ultimate challenge — climb the Savage Mountain, K2 (8611m), the world's second-highest peak in the heart of the Karakoram.
Broad Peak Expedition (8047m)
Climb Broad Peak (8047m), the 12th highest mountain in the world and one of the most accessible 8000m summits in the Karakoram.