Skardu is the most important city of Baltistan along the banks of the Indus River. Skardu is the largest Northern District. Baltistan is home to some of the highest summits of the world, the Karakoram range, Skardu is popular among mountain climbing expeditions. It is also popular with hikers, trekking Baltoro glacier, K2 base camp and concord. Skardu on the road, it is about 5:0 away from Gilgit and car 10:0 Besham. A daily flight to and from Islamabad is also in operation. The flight is always subject to conditions.
