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Skardu is the main town of Baltistan on the Indus, reached by a mountain flight from Islamabad or by the long road through the Karakoram, and the gateway to the Deosai plains, Shigar and the Baltoro trekking routes. The town is a base for the Kachura lakes, Satpara lake, the Katpana cold desert and the Shigar and Khaplu forts; stays are hotels and guest houses in and around town. Summer is the only reliable season for the high passes; Deosai is open roughly from June to September, and winters are long and cold.
Highlights
- Upper Kachura and Shangrila lakes
- Deosai plains
- Shigar and Khaplu forts
- Katpana cold desert
Season
June to September for Deosai and the passes; flights from Islamabad depend on the weather all year.
Plan your visit
- Best months
- May to September
- Getting there
- By a flight from Islamabad when the weather allows, or by road along the Karakoram Highway and the Indus. Allow for flight delays.
- Permits and access
- Treks towards the Baltoro glacier and K2, and some valleys near the Line of Control, can need a permit arranged through a licensed tour operator. Check current rules with the official authority.
Rules change: check the official source before you travel.
Last reviewed 26 October 2026
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