Skardu
Skardu is located in the 6 kilometres (4 miles) wide by 23 kilometres (14 miles) long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers at an elevation of nearly 2,500 metres (8,202 feet). The city is an important gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram Mountain range.
Visa requirements | Yes |
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Languages spoken | Balti language |
Currency used | PKR |
Area (km2) | 15,000 km2 |
Country name | Pakistan |