Skardu, Mountain city in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Located at 2,500 meters above sea level, Skardu sits at the meeting point of the Indus and Shigar rivers in the Karakoram mountain range.
The Maqpon Dynasty controlled Skardu and the surrounding Baltistan region for 700 years, constructing the strategic Skardu Fort around the year 1500.
The Balti people of Skardu maintain their traditional language, prepare regional dishes like momos, and celebrate seasonal festivals throughout the year.
Skardu Airport connects travelers to major Pakistani cities, while local jeeps and taxis provide transportation to surrounding mountains and lakes.
The city functions as the primary gateway for mountaineers accessing K2, the second-highest peak on Earth, and the Baltoro Glacier trek routes.
Location: Skardu District
Elevation above the sea: 2,226 m
GPS coordinates: 35.28753,75.60744
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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