A winter celebration on the world's highest cold desert - camel racing, Balti folk music and snow-dusted dunes.
Held every winter on the dunes of the Katpana Cold Desert - the world's highest cold desert - the Skardu Desert Festival is a unique celebration of Balti culture.
Festivities include camel and donkey racing across the dunes, traditional Balti folk music and dance, food bazaars and a colourful parade, all set against the surreal backdrop of sand dunes dusted with snow and the peaks of the Karakoram range.
The festival is a highlight of the Skardu winter season and a photographer's dream.
Festivities include camel and donkey racing across the dunes, traditional Balti folk music and dance, food bazaars and a colourful parade, all set against the surreal backdrop of sand dunes dusted with snow and the peaks of the Karakoram range.
The festival is a highlight of the Skardu winter season and a photographer's dream.
Event highlights
- Camel and donkey racing on the cold desert
- Balti folk music and dance performances
- Local food bazaar
- The surreal sight of snow-dusted sand dunes
Gallery
Event details
Date
February 12 - 2027 (day: 14)
Time
Daytime events; cultural night on 13 Feb
Location
Katpana Cold Desert, Skardu
Organizer
Skardu Tourism Development Authority
Tickets
Free to attend.
