Deosai National Park Guide
Deosai National Park, often called the “Land of the Giants”, is one of the highest plateaus in the world, with an average elevation of about 4,114 metres above sea level. Spread over roughly 3,000 square kilometres between Skardu and Astore, this vast rolling wilderness of alpine meadows, wildflowers and lakes is protected as a national […]
Best Time to Visit Skardu
Skardu, the gateway to the Karakoram’s great peaks, can be visited for much of the year — but the best time depends on what you want to see. For most travellers, the sweet spots are spring (April to May) and the long summer-to-autumn season from June to mid-October, when roads are open, lakes are at […]
Gilgit to Skardu Road Trip Guide
The drive from Gilgit to Skardu is one of Pakistan’s great mountain road trips. The Skardu Road follows the mighty Indus River for roughly 170 kilometres through a dramatic gorge of rock, sand and green riverside villages, linking the Karakoram Highway with the heart of Baltistan. Allow five to six hours for the journey — […]