Your guide will pick you up from your hotel. Skardu town is perched at an altitude of 2440 m above sea level in the backdrop of the great Karakorams. The local Balti people are a mixture of Tibetan and Caucasian culture and speak Balti, an ancient form of Tibetan. Due to the proximity of its culture, lifestyle and architecture with Tibet, this region is also known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd" (Little Tibet).

It is the capital of Skardu District. It constitutes one of the seven districts of the Gilgit-Baltistan Province. It is bounded on the southeast by Kargil district (within Indian-administered Kashmir), on the east by Ghanche District, on the northeast by Xinjiang (China), on the south by Baramulla and Kargil District, on the west by Astor district and on the north by Gilgit.

It has its borders with the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian Kashmir. This zone is also known as trekkers and mountaineers paradise as it is the starting point to treks and peaks all around the valley. Five of its lush green valleys offer you the quietude and tranquillity: Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang. During the summer season, one cannot resist to its luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.

Our day’s programme will commence by the visit of Skardu Fort atop a ridge and overlooking the whole town. We depart in the direction of Satpara. You will discover en route, a meditating Buddha surrounded by dozens of small bodhisattvas, carved on the north face of a large rock about halfway between Skardu and Satpara.

We shall then leave for Satpara Lake, situated at 08 km south of Skardu at 20 minutes drive. The lake is well stocked with trout. In the nearby village, people speak Shina, the main language of the Gilgit valley whereas Balti is spoken in all other surrounding valleys.

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Your guide will pick you up from your hotel. Skardu town is perched at an altitude of 2440 m above sea level in the backdrop of the great Karakorams. The local Balti people are a mixture of Tibetan and Caucasian culture and speak Balti, an ancient form of Tibetan. Due to the proximity of its culture, lifestyle and architecture with Tibet, this region is also known as the "Tibet-e-Khurd" (Little Tibet).

It is the capital of Skardu District. It constitutes one of the seven districts of the Gilgit-Baltistan Province. It is bounded on the southeast by Kargil district (within Indian-administered Kashmir), on the east by Ghanche District, on the northeast by Xinjiang (China), on the south by Baramulla and Kargil District, on the west by Astor district and on the north by Gilgit.

It has its borders with the Chinese province of Xinjiang and Indian Kashmir. This zone is also known as trekkers and mountaineers paradise as it is the starting point to treks and peaks all around the valley. Five of its lush green valleys offer you the quietude and tranquillity: Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang. During the summer season, one cannot resist to its luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears.

Our day’s programme will commence by the visit of Skardu Fort atop a ridge and overlooking the whole town. We depart in the direction of Satpara. You will discover en route, a meditating Buddha surrounded by dozens of small bodhisattvas, carved on the north face of a large rock about halfway between Skardu and Satpara.

We shall then leave for Satpara Lake, situated at 08 km south of Skardu at 20 minutes drive. The lake is well stocked with trout. In the nearby village, people speak Shina, the main language of the Gilgit valley whereas Balti is spoken in all other surrounding valleys.

Lunch of freshly caught trout from the lake.

In the afternoon, we shall leave to discover Kachura Lake situated at 29 km north of Skardu. It is another popular touristic spot after Satpara. Here, you will be given free time to move around, take pictures and meet people. This lake is also an excellent fishing spot with plenty of trout.
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Meet with your guide at the reception of your hotel. Departure to Khaplu in 4x4 open jeeps. Khaplu, situated at 110 km east of Skardu is the capital town of the Ghangche District of Gilgit-Baltistan province. It was the largest kingdom in old Baltistan, guarding the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River. This river flows into the Indus about 35 km from Skardu. Khaplu. It is considered as a base for trekking into the Hushe valley which leads to Masherbrum and K2 Peaks. Balti language is spoken by a large majority of people here.

Hot trout lunch on arrival.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a walk along the irrigation channels. From here, views of the 24th highest mountain in the world, the majestic Masherbrum (7821 m), are absolutely spectacular. Situated at an altitude of 2600 m, Khaplu is cooler than Skardu. This cold is compensated by the warmth of local people.

Depending on your enthusiasm, your guide will propose you a walk through the sprawling village perched on the slopes of the steep mountains. The scattered houses set amid terraced fields are connected by paths and irrigation channels, People here are friendly and welcoming. You might get invited by a villager to have a cup of tea. These few moments spent with a local family will be quite an experience.

Drive back to Skardu through the beautiful valley of Khaplu, with many photo stops. Trek to the second highest peak in the world, the mighty K2 (8611 m), and a few other peaks such as Sherpi Kangh, Saltoro, Sia Kangri, also start from here. Khaplu is one of the five valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan famous for their extravagant beauty and magnificence. Your passage through it will certainly not let you indifferent.
Arrival in Skardu will be in the late afternoon.
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