The 7 Best Walking Tours in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

April 25, 2022 Alice Mieles

Skardu (Urdu: سکردو‬‎, Balti: སྐརདུ་་) is a city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and serves as the capital of Skardu District. Skardu is located in the 10 kilometres (6 miles) wide by 40 kilometres (25 miles) long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers at an altitude of nearly 2,500 metres (8,202 feet). The city is an important gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram Mountain range. The town is located on the Indus river, which separates the Karakoram Range from the Himalayas.
Restaurants in Skardu

1. K2 And Gondogoro La Trek

Trango Adventure
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Trango Adventure has a long track record of organizing Trekking in Pakistan. We have had groups successfully completed K2 and Gandogoro Trek on previous occasions. We designed our itinerary based on over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, safety and enjoyment. It is our intention to keep to the day by day itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the trek leader will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary in order to minimize your inconvenience. Adventure travel requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in team is an important aspect of all of our trips.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation

Exclusions: Travel insurance Pakistan Visa Tips for local guides and support staff Guided Islamabad sightseeing.

Reviewed By 431majidp

An amazing K2 base camp trek with Trango Adventure. I wanted to travel with a local company in Pakistan as it will benefit the local people and local economy. I chose to book my K2 base camp trek journey with Trango Adventure. They were local, knew the area inside out and ticked all the boxes. Office staff and the field crew were extremely helpful throughout the K2 base camp trek. Enjoyed every moment I spent in the mountains with my Guide and the friendly Balti porters. They provided clean tents and plenty of food. The highlight of the K2 base camp trek was, spending two night at Concordia under the shadow of K2 (8,611 meters), Broad Peak ( 8,047 meters), Gasherbrum (8,080 meters), Concordia is like no place you have seen before. Sparsely populated and extremely humbling, the rugged terrain that makes up Pakistan's Karakoram Range is just as impressive as you imagine. The huge peak of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, dominates the renown Baltoro area. Trekking to the foothills of K2 and Concordia is an absolute classic trek, highly recommended.

2. Autumn Trip to Hunza Valley & Skardu- Pakistan - (12D 11N)

Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Attock, Punjab, Pakistan Hunza Trek & Tours
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As experienced, young and expert Tour Operators based in Hunza Valley. We believe in Services, Hospitality and Experience. Keen to teach and learn (Apart from Holidays, Travelling is an oppertunity to learn, teach and explore).We use to make our guests visit local school voluntarily. We spare time for our guest to meet and great local community as well.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Boating, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Domestic Flight, Hunza Traditional Food, Hunza Cultural Music

Exclusions: International Flight Tickets, Tips to Guide, WiFi on board, Anything not mentioned above

Reviewed By Vietyogi

I decided to book a 7-day tour with Hunza Trek and Tours through a recommendation of a Vietnamese friend. The experience was amazing and Manzoor was a great tour guide, helped us a lot with understanding the culture, history and food better. The accommodations we had throughout the trip were excellent, with great service. Thank you for the unforgettable experience!

3. K2 Base Camp Trek

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K2 base camp trek mainly involves walking over and marching along the world’s 5th longest non-polar glacier i.e. Baltoro glacier (63 km). At the end of Baltoro glacier is Concordia which is known as “Throne Room of Mountain Gods”. It is the supreme point for views of K2 (world’s second tallest mountain) and other mighty peaks above 8,000m. It is a legend that one night under the grand mountains in Concordia adds to life span of any soul by one year. Concordia is a glacial confluence of the Baltoro Glacier with the Glacier of Godwin Austen. Trek to K2 base camp and Broad Peak base camp is altogether a one day tour from Concordia on the Godwin Austen glacier. Trekking from Askoli (first camp) over Baltoro glacier to Concordia offers views of several famous 6000 m and 7000 m peaks, several glaciers (including Biafo – world’s 3rd longest non-polar), glacial lakes etc. Highlights of K2 base camp trek include peaks, glaciers, streams, valleys, rivers, glacial lakes etc.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek, Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek, Licensed professional guide (government requirement), Government trekking permit fees and paperwork, Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) waste management fees, Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees, All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers, All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room), All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent), All camping site fees and bridge fees, All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc), Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc), Porter for personal luggage (14kgs), First aid medicine kit (basic), Satellite phone for emergencies, Trekking map and trip achievement certificate

Exclusions: Personal travel insurance, Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered), International airfare, Personal equipments (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc), Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc, Miscellaneous (minibar, drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc), Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm)

Reviewed By gulalai1

I have a great experience with them as a solo woman traveler. The staff is great and the rates are reasonable

4. SPANTIK EXPEDITION (7027m) PAKISTAN

Trango Adventure

Spectacular Mountain Vistas during the Spantik Expedition (7027m). Spectacular Views of K2, Nanga Parbat and other peaks from Flight to Skardu. Explore The Ancient Himalayan Kingdom of Baltistan. One of the world’s top Climbing and Mountaineering Adventure. Experience the picturesque Shigar Valley in Pakistan. Stunning wild and remote scenery Trek to Spantik Base Camp.

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Reviewed By 431majidp

An amazing K2 base camp trek with Trango Adventure. I wanted to travel with a local company in Pakistan as it will benefit the local people and local economy. I chose to book my K2 base camp trek journey with Trango Adventure. They were local, knew the area inside out and ticked all the boxes. Office staff and the field crew were extremely helpful throughout the K2 base camp trek. Enjoyed every moment I spent in the mountains with my Guide and the friendly Balti porters. They provided clean tents and plenty of food. The highlight of the K2 base camp trek was, spending two night at Concordia under the shadow of K2 (8,611 meters), Broad Peak ( 8,047 meters), Gasherbrum (8,080 meters), Concordia is like no place you have seen before. Sparsely populated and extremely humbling, the rugged terrain that makes up Pakistan's Karakoram Range is just as impressive as you imagine. The huge peak of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, dominates the renown Baltoro area. Trekking to the foothills of K2 and Concordia is an absolute classic trek, highly recommended.

5. Snow Lake Trek Pakistan - 21 Days

Apricot Tours

Snow Lake trek is a long and rigorous trek in the northern Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. It starts from Askole and after trekking the lengths of Biafo and Hispar glacier, we reach the valleys of Nagar and Hunza. Few of the main attractions are the snow lake and the Hispar La pass (5,128 m) which separates the Hispar glacier (44km) from Biafo glacier (63km). Biafo is the world's third longest glacier outside polar region. The views on the trek are unmatched.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Snacks including dry fruits and tea/coffee during the trek, Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek, Licensed professional guide (government requirement), Government trekking permit fees and paperwork, Insurance of porters, cook, guide and staff (government requirement), Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) waste management fees, Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees, All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers, All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room), All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent), All camping site fees and bridge fees, All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc), Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc), Porter for personal luggage (14kgs) and mountaineering equipment (8kgs), First aid medicine kit (basic), Satellite phone for emergencies, Trekking map and trip achievement certificate

Exclusions: Personal travel insurance, Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered), International airfare, Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc), Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc, Miscellaneous (minibar, drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc), Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm), Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet)

Reviewed By gulalai1

I have a great experience with them as a solo woman traveler. The staff is great and the rates are reasonable

6. K2 Base Camp Gondogoro La Trek

Airport Avenue, Airport Ave, Islamabad Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad, Attock, Punjab, Pakistan Expert Treks & Tours

K2 Base Camp Gondogoro Pass Trek is a circular trekking route in Baltistan region which connects Askole to Hushe region of Baltistan. There is an option to avoid Gongodor La and reach retrace back to Askole village however most trekkers prefer to cross the pass as it gives an immense adventure experience to the trekkers. This 15 night 16 days trek is an adventure of the lifetime. Connecting four major places in Baltoro glacier; Hushe valle, Gondogoro La, and K2 Base Camp, this trekking route is a combination of adventure and nature’s wonders. Flying in to Skardu, explore the mountains and valleys around the towering peak, learn about the traditions and cultures of the famous porters.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, All your personal luggage upto 15 kg will be carried by with your porters, while you trek., All camping site fees and bridge fees, All park entrance fees and trekking permit., Camping food- Equipment & Accessories Camp food from Askole village to K2 BC- Askole village, First Aid: Guide will carry a first-aid kit for basic medical problems and oxygen., Domestic Flights Your one way flight ticket from Islamabad to Skardu is also included. , Accommodation as listed in the trip itinerary or similar standard hotels., Kitchen Equipment All necessary kitchen utensils. Kitchen tent. Lamps for light. Cooking Stoves, Food delicious meals breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of the trek, along with tea and snacks. , Mattresses. Mess Tent- Kitchen Tent- Table- Chairs., Transfers upon arrival and departure, Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, equipment, crockery, gas) and personal luggage, Professional Guide authorized by the tourism ministry, having over 10 years of experience. , Required low altitude porter from Askoli to Concordia- and back to Askole village., Support staff & Supplies (porters, assistant(s), fuel, etc), Equipment: 4 seasons sleeping tents shared by only two people with a spacious dining tent & chairs., Water: water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before distributing. , Trekking logistics ( non-personal equipment and tools), Road Transfer: All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with a courteous driver , Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

Exclusions: Any items that is not mentioned under Inclusions, Any item of personal nature viz. sleeping bag, trekking gear, equipment, Laundry, phone calls, Insurance Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price., Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc, Monument entry fees, Passports and Visas : All travelers must be in possession of a valid passport & visas., Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply.

Reviewed By Yolinda0

I joined the tour group as a solo traveler, communicating quickly with the company. Guide and driver were professaional. very good hotel and mini van, Guide Rahman, led us to walk around the historical sites and villages in a special way to have various appreciation perspectives, knew all the best spots for the best pictures and this is only possible with advice from experts like him. We appreciated his assistance to take great pics too, with a lot of patience!! This was way more then what we expected and I wish to travel with them once again next time I visit Pakistan,thumbs up for the service all along!

7. K2 Base Camp Trek

Islamabad international airport, New Islamabad Airport Rd, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan Hunza Guides Pakistan Tours Trekking & Expeditions

K2 base camp trek mainly involves walking over and marching along the world’s 5th longest non-polar glacier i.e. Baltoro glacier (63 km). At the end of Baltoro glacier is Concordia which is known as “Throne Room of Mountain Gods”. It is the supreme point for views of K2 (world’s second tallest mountain) and other mighty peaks above 8,000m. This trek is a challenging and demanding trek that involves trekking and hiking along Baltoro (5th longest glacier at 62km) and Godwin Austin. The Baltoro Glacier meets the Vigne and Godwin-Austen glaciers at the huge natural amphitheater of Concordia. This is one of the most spectacular mountain campsites in the world. We are a hometown company providing full board services to Baltoro region since last 2 decades. Having highly experienced dedicated team who will guide you throughout your adventure in the Karakoram. Our Itinerary is the best itinerary in terms of acclimatization, enjoyment and safety.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Government trekking permit fees and paperwork, Licensed professional guide (government requirement), All domestic flights and road transfers including airport transfers, All hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing room), All trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tent), All camping site fees and bridge fees, All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc), Porter for personal luggage (14kgs), First aid medicine kit (basic), Satellite phone for emergencies, Supporting documents will be offered for apply, Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek, Central Karakoram National Park (CKNP) waste management fees, Islamabad and Skardu city tours including all entry fees

Exclusions: International airfare, Personal travel insurance, Personal equipments (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc), Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc, Miscellaneous (minibar, drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc), Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm)

Reviewed By Sven K

If you are planning a big project in Pakistan I definetly recommend this agency! During our trip we had many logistical problems caused by the strong winter 2018/19. Hunza Guides solved all of them efficiently. The kitchen staff were magicans that served the best imagineable service! I'm looking forward to my next adventure organized by Hunza Guides. Without the brilliant work of Amir, his brothers and sons, our guide/BC manager Sahid and the staff our expedition wouldn't have been successfull... that's for sure!

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