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The bazaar, hotels and Kharpocho Fort that anchor every Skardu itinerary, separate from the lakes and plateau surrounding it, this is the town itself where most visitors base themselves.
Summary:
Skardu was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Baltistan under the Maqpon dynasty, ruled for centuries from Kharpocho Fort overlooking the Indus River, a strategic vantage point still visible above the modern town today.
The main town of Baltistan on the Indus River at roughly 2,228m, serving as the transport and accommodation hub for the entire Skardu region, Deosai, the Kachura lakes, Shigar and Khaplu are all day trips from here.
Baltistan's commercial and administrative centre, with a bazaar culture built around apricots, walnuts, gemstones and Balti handicrafts, and a growing concentration of hotels and tour operators.
Short warm summers (June September), cold winters with snow; spring (April May) brings blossom to the surrounding orchards.
Check today's live weather →Fly from Islamabad (1 hour) or drive the Karakoram Highway via Chilas or Babusar Pass (18 to 20 hours).
Settle in, evening walk through Skardu Bazaar, Kharpocho Fort viewpoint.
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