Skardu is a town in Gilgit-Baltistan region and serves as the capital of Skardu District. Skardu is located in the 10 kilometres (6 miles) wide by 40 kilometres (25 miles) long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers at an altitude of nearly 2,500 metres (8,202 feet). The town is considered a gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram Mountain range..[citation needed] The town is located on the Indus river, which separates the Karakoram Range from the Himalayas. br Skardu, along with Gilgit, is a major tourism, trekking and expedition hub in Gilgit–Baltistan. The mountainous terrain of the region, which includes four of the world's 14 Eight-thousander peaks, attracts tourists, trekkers and mountaineers from around the world. The main tourist season is from April to October; except at this time, the area can be cut off for extended periods by the snowy, freezing winter weather. br br Northern Areas Of Pakistan is your destination for daily Exploring with fresh videos every day. br br Follow my social media accounts for daily mind-blowing Destinations. br br Subscribe us on YouTube - br br br Follow us on Dailymotion - br br br Follow us on Twitter - br br br Like us on Facebook - br br br Follow us on Instagram - br br br Follow us on Pinterest - br br br br If you have any copyright issues then please contact me directly on - br northernareasofpakistans@gmail.com br br Thanks for taking the time to view Northern Areas Of Pakistan Videos.