Skardu is a city in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and is not a separate administrative unit with its own capital. Therefore, Skardu itself is the largest city and the administrative center of the Skardu District.
Skardu is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning natural beauty, including the picturesque Shangri-La resort, the breathtaking Upper Kachura Lake, and the majestic Deosai Plains.
