Hilal Bagh

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Just below the Mindoq Khar or Flower Palace, there was a terraced garden with fountains built in marble. This royal garden covered the areas from Mindoq Khan to the present bazaar at Skardu where the newly constructed road crosses the channel.

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Shigar Valley

Shigar Valley is about 30 km from Skardu over bad roads / tracks. Count on 2 Hours by jeep. It forms the gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakoram, including Mount K-2. hendrickx :

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Kharfocho Fort

The fort was probably built by Ali Sher Khan Anchan. It offers nice views over the Valley. Ali Sher Khan ruled till the end of the 16th century and conquered Ladakh.

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Satpara Lake

Distant view of Sadpara lake

Some 10 km south of Skardu, lies the Satpara Lake. Surrounded by high glacial mountains, this lake has an island in the middle of its clear waters and can only be accessed by boat. The lake is considered ideal for fishing.

Earlier there was no proper access but now because of the metalled road to Deosai, and the spot being on the way, has become an easy access. Tourists, who travell throgh SKARDU to different routes to the mountains for climbing and trekking, must pay a short visit to the lake as a city tour. The resort on the bank of lake is ideal for lunch and to spend a more..

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Khaplu Valley

More than 100 km fro Skardu is the Khaplu valley. The valley offers sights on the Masherbrum, K-6, K-7, Sherpi Kangh, Sia Kangri and Saltoro Kangri.

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Mindoq Khar

There are some remains of the 'Flower Palace'. The Palace was destroyed by the troops of the Sikh ruler of Kashmir, Maharaja Gulab Singh, when he invaded Skardu in 1840 AD.

Kachura Lake

Upper Kachura Lake

About 32 kms from Skardu lie the shimmering waters of the Kachura Lake. The lake offers opportunities for trout fishing.

Buddhist Rock

Famous Rock, Skardu
photo by: Sadiq

There is only one surviving Buddhist Rock with rock carvings in the Skardu Valley located on Satpara Road.