Once booked, PIA flights to and from Skardu need reconfirmation – 24 hours in advance from the departure time – from the local PIA office.
For Islamabad – Skardu, ticket reconfirmation is done at the... more
Not the most comfortable but the most practical way to see the sights around Skardu.
Photo shows my driver replacing a punctured tire. Being the opportunistic me, i got out and went trigger-happy...... more
After we went for a walk through Kachura Village we had just passed this bridge when a group of people came past in the back of a trailer being towed by an ancient looking tractor. The offered us a... more
Flight from Skardu to Islamabad is a must. You get to see amazing views of mountains. You can have an aerial view of Nanga Parbat. Although it is only 50... more
Skardu is a commerical hub in the Northern Areas of Pakistan and is famous among hikers and climbers as the first major stop for K2 and other Karakoram peaks.
However, Skardu has lot more to offer;...
Many expeditioners to K2 and other peaks in the region start from Skardu, Baltistan (also Little Tibet).
Photo shows my PIA flight at the stunningly-located Skardu airport, taken (secretly) from the...
In June 2001 I felw into Skardu - the capital of Pakistan's Baltistan region to begin my trek up into the Karakoram Mountains, walking the Baltoro Glacier for 15 days. Skardu itself never gets a good...
Skardu, the capital city of Baltistan (Northern Areas of Pakistan) situated at nearly 2500 m. Karakorum Highway connects Skardu with Islamabad. Pakistan International Airlines offers regular flights...
Want to eat the best peaches, apricots, apples and pears in the World than this is a trip for you. Skardu is the Capital of the Baltistan and is about 2,500 meters high (7250 ft.) and framed by some...
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