Fairyland of Skardu: Kachura Lakes

There is no better way to spend your next holidays than touring around the exquisite Kachura Lake. It takes approximately 15 minutes from parking to walk to the magnificent lake, but the walk is worth the effort. As you walk to the lake, you pass through small beautiful villages and fruit trees orchids which a dream for the nature lover.

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Kachura Lakes are two lakes namely Upper Kachura Lake and Lower Kachura Lake in the district of Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. For centuries, the Upper Kachura Lake is untampered and mostly out of reach to tourists due to the lack of infrastructure and transportation issues through rough terrain. However, locals have found ways to explore and enjoy the views one dreams about.

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The Lower Kachura, also well known as Shangrila Lake, is located in Kachura village in Skardu city. You might need a guide to help you take all the advantages of the activities available here. With fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking available to all tourists visiting the place.

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Pakistan is renowned for its hospitality, and Skardu’s locals are a great example. The locals provide an excellent guide to the tourists visiting for the first time, making sure you have an exceptional experience. You will enjoy the local food especially the traditional Balti Cuisine and heartily traditional soup.

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Shangrila Resort Hotel may not be what you would expect at Kachura Lake- located near some of the world’s highest peaks with luxurious rooms. The Resort opens to the heart-shaped Kachura Lake and one can enjoy the view while sitting in the lounge chair. Surrounded by fruit trees and orchards, the Shangrila Resort gives a lifetime experience with stories of how it was built, alluring the tourist to find out more about the history of the Lake.

“So if you planning a small holiday, Kachura Lake should be a perfect pick”