Skardu District, Administrative district in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
The mountainous Skardu District spans across northern Pakistan, containing peaks, glaciers, lakes, and valleys at elevations reaching 8,611 meters at K2 summit.
The district emerged from centuries of Tibetan influence, followed by the Maqpon Dynasty rule until 1586 when Mughal Emperor Akbar incorporated it into his empire.
The population of Skardu District maintains traditions influenced by Tibetan, Balti, and Kashmiri cultures, with 97 percent following Shia Islam.
Skardu Airport connects the district with major Pakistani cities, while mountaineering expeditions use the region as a base for accessing K2 and Broad Peak.
The district contains Deosai Plains, positioned at 4,114 meters, making it among the highest plateaus on Earth with specific flora and fauna.
Location: Baltistan Division
Inception: July 1, 1970
Capital city: Skardu
GPS coordinates: 35.30000,75.61670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
Deosai National Park
36.3 km
Trango Towers
73.5 km
Masherbrum
73.4 km
Baintha Brakk
73.1 km
Khaplu Palace
67.4 km
Biafo Glacier
75.6 km
Laila Peak
79.2 km
Skardu Fort
2.1 km
Shigar Fort
17.8 km
Trango Tower
73.8 km
Manthokha Waterfall
43.2 km
Chaqchan Mosque
66.9 km
Manthal Buddha Rock
3.9 km
Amburiq Mosque
16.8 km
Snow Lake
78 km
Great Trango Tower
73.5 km
Trango Glacier
72.7 km
Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary
55.3 km
Kutia Lungma Glacier
79.8 km
Khanaq-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala
68.1 km
Gondogoro Glacier
75.5 km
Panmah Glacier
75.3 km
Sosbun Brakk
71.2 km
Paiju Peak
64.7 km
Biale
79.3 km
Uzun Brakk
73.8 km
Chunda Valley
11.8 km
Khilingrong Mosque
17.8 kmReviews
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