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Skardu

Skardu is a city situated in Gilgit-Baltistan, a region of Kashmir governed by Pakistan. The Baltistan Division and Skardu District both have Skardu as its capital. At the meeting of the Indus and Shigar Rivers, Skardu is located in the Skardu Valley at a height of around 2,500 metres (8,202 ft). The city serves as a significant entry point to the adjacent Karakoram mountain range's eight-thousanders. The Himalayas and Karakoram Mountains are separated by the Indus River, which flows across the area.The capital of Gilgit-Baltistan and largest city is Skardu. Skardu's attractions include snow-capped mountains, verdant meadows, waterfalls, and towering trees. It is renowned for its places for trekking and adventure. The weather in Skardu is quiet and nice. In Skardu, cultural events are observed. The Skardu people are incredibly kind and inviting.

Skardu city center of Kharpocho Fort: Skardu has an ancient Fort known as Kharpocho Fort (King of Forts) situated on a hill overlooking the town. Satpara Lake About 8 km (5 miles) north of Skardu . Shangrila Lake. About 32 km (20 miles) from Skardu and 1 hour by jeep lies the shimmering peaceful deep Shangrila lake, also called Kachura Lake, teeming with brown trout. Deosai Plateau Askole Valley: The gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakorams, Gasherbrum, and K2, is only 23 km away from Skardu via jeep road. Khaplu Valley: Many famous mountains such as Masherbrum, Saltoro, Sia Kangri, K-6, K-7 are here. Buddha Rock Carvings: Dating back to 8th century AD, a huge Buddha figure surrounded by small Buddhisatvas is carved on a rock, 3 km from Skardu across Sadpara Nullah on Skardu-Sadpara Road. Pre-historic men and animal figures are carved on rocks along Kachura Lake. Some rock carvings and diagram of a monastery near Perkuta (Mehdi Abad) Nalah are also found.

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