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Trip to Skardu and surroundings

Preparation before Karakoram

Petr Liška
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Trip to Skardu and surroundings
Inserted: 26.08.2014
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The vast majority of tourists take Skardu only as a temporary destination before desired trek in Karakoram and stay here as less as possible. But the town has very nice surroundings and it is possible to acclimate here before the heights that await you. Apart from the fort Kharphocho, a thousand-year-old Buddha carvings in the rock, lakes Satpara and Kachura you will definitely enjoy walks along Indus or a day trip to Deosai plains.  

Day 1

Arrival to Skardu

If you are not flying into Skardu over the Himalayan ridge with Nanga Parbat, then await you a long journey along the Karakorum highway. The last stage from Gilgit through the majestic canyon Rondu is really worth it. In the afternoon you can walk around the busy main bazaar and see the memorial of Yadgar.
 

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Drive in Canyon Rondu

Beautiful way from Gilgit to Skardu

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| Altitude: 2 200 m / 7 218 ft

One of the most beautiful passages around the flow of Indus River is 150 km long canyon Ronda pushing its way… continue reading

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Visit of Skardu

Tourist mecca of Pakistan

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| Altitude: 2 247 m / 7 372 ft

Skardu (2,247 m asl) – the centerpiece of Pakistan trekking and mountaineering is only a small dusty district… continue reading

Day 2

Points of interest near Skardu

The next day, take walks along the nearby Skardu – ascend to the fort Kharphocho, walk into a small museum of K2 with a nice view of Indus, set out to the confluence of Indus with Hargisa and finally to the old engravings of Buddha. 

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visit of Fortress Kharphocho

Eagle's nest above Skardu

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| Altitude: 2 340 m / 7 677 ft

Kharphocho fortress is the greatest attraction in Skardu mainly because of great outlook throughout the oasis… continue reading

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Walk along Hargisa to Indus

Walk through the oases of Hargisa

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| Altitude: 2 200 m / 7 218 ft

An interesting short trip in the west end of Skardu is a walk through green oasis along the river Hargisa to… continue reading

Day 3

Trip to Deosai plains

Devote the third day to acclimatization and set out to the Pakistani „Tibet“ on Deosai plains. Staying at altitudes above four thousand meters will certainly help you in the early days of any trek in Karakoram area.

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Trip to Deosai plains

Pakistani Tibet

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| Altitude: 4 150 m / 13 615 ft

Favorite one day acclimatization trip from Skardu to Deosai plains will give you an idea about the life on… continue reading

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