LAND OF PEACE : DISTRICT SKARDU

District Skardu in Bal stan Division is located at the confluence of river KATPANA COLD DESERT MANTHAL BUDDHA
Indus and Shayok river that leads toward the legendary tourist des na on
of the greatest mountain peaks of the world. Skardu Valley is path to some
of the highest mountain peaks in the world such as Gasherbrum, K2, and
K3. This region is the manifesta on of hospitality and respect for tourists.
Languages: The na ve tongue of people of Skardu is Bal , however, English
and Urdu are widely spoken. APPROACH APPROACH
Famous Tourist Spots: Some of a rac ve tourism des na ons of Skardu Dist: 10 Kms (From Skardu City) Dist: 08 Kms (From Skardu City)
are Kharpocho Fort, Manthal Rock (Buddha Rock), Sadpara and Kachura Accessibility: Car/ Jeep Accessibility: Car/ Jeep
Lakes, and the wonderful Shangrila lake. The beau ful valleys of Chunda, Traveling Time: 20 Min On Traveling Time: 30 Min
Basho, Bilamik & Satpara are also worth a visit. This region also hosts the KHARPOCHO FOART SATPARA LAKE
golden desert of Katpana Sand Dunes (the cold desert) and milky water
streams of Hargisa.
Popular Ac vi es: Fishing, Boa ng, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Trophy
Hun ng, Paragliding, Skiing and Mountain Biking.

APPROACH APPROACH
Dist: 04 Kms (From Skardu City) Dist: 23 Kms (From Skardu City)
TRAVEL TIPS Accessibility: On Foot Accessibility: Car/ Jeep
Confirm your air ckets mely Traveling Time: 20 Min Traveling Time: 40 Min
Confirm your hotel reserva ons before traveling
Get first-hand informa on about road condi on KACHURA LAKES DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK
Support the community by purchasing local handicra s
Keep your na onal ID card/ passport along with you
Engage local guide for trekking/ camping
Use LPG or kerosene for cooking and avoid using firewood
Respect local culture, tradi ons Anne religious places
Do not harm the environment, flora and fauna APPROACH APPROACH
Avoid excessive breaks while driving at Babusar, Dist: 18 Kms (From Skardu City) Dist: 41 Kms (Skardu to Deosai top)
Deosai and Khunjerab. Accessibility: Car/ Jeep Accessibility: Car/ Jeep
Using heavy gears minimize risk and ensure safety Traveling Time: 32 Min Traveling Time: 01 Hr 30 Min
Dispose of your li er properly and leave the campsite clean
Cooperate with GB Tourist Police.
For more Information
Tourism Secretariat Tourism Directorate District offices
Shahrah-e- Quaid-e-Azam Naveed Shaheed Road Gilgit : 05811-920458 Ghi zer : 05814-920327
Near General Bus Stand, Jutial Gilgit Zulfiqar abad, Gilgit Skardu : 05815-920663 A store : 05817-922968
Ph:+92 5811 920173 ,920574 Ph:+92 5811 920690,920573 Ghanche : 05816-920185 Hun za : 0346-5939075
Diamer : 05812-920183 Nagar : 05813-922053
Fax:+92 5811 920511 Fax:+92 5811 920689

Tourism & Culture Department Gilgit Baltistan www.facebook.com/TourismdepartmentGB www.visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk

Please feel free to connect Tourist Police Help line 1422 24/7 within GB and 05811-930055 outside GB
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