Basho Valley
Basho
A high pine-forested valley west of Skardu, where streams, meadows and snowy peaks come together; good for camping and jeep trips.
Basho Valley lies about 40 km west of Skardu, on the right bank of the Indus River. From Basho village, the route climbs along the valley, gradually entering a landscape of pine forests, meadows and glacier-capped peaks, a rare forested valley in Baltistan. In summer you can camp and hike up to high pastures, and the night sky is full of stars. In autumn the poplars turn golden. The track is rough, so you need a local 4WD jeep, which takes about half a day to a full day return. Visitor facilities are limited, so bring food and warm clothing. Coordinates refer to Basho village.
Opening hours
Open all day (roads affected by weather)
Nearby sights
- Upper Kachura Lake
- Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake)
- Katpana Cold Desert
- Kharpocho Fort (Skardu Fort)
- Manthal Buddha Rock
- Satpara Lake
- Blind Lake (Zharba Tso)
- Amburik Mosque