Skardu is 7,500 feet above sea level in Balistan. Skardu is a great place to mountain trek and a fishermen’s dream come true with an abundant stock of wild fresh water trout to catch with a backdrop of the great peaks of the Karakoram mountain range to enjoy.A part from its incomparable cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers, Baltistan’s five valleys-Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharamang- are noted for their delicious peaches, apricots, apples and pears. Shigar Valley, 32.18 kms (20 miles) by -jeep from Skardu is the gateway to the mountain peaks of the Karakorams.
Skardu has a historic Fort atop a ridge known as the Mindoq-Khar or Castle of Queen Mindoq and three lovely lakes. Two of the lakes, Kachura a Lake 28.95 -kms (18 miles) from Sardu, and Satpara Lake, 8.04 kms (five miles) from Skardu are ideal for fishing.
