Hotel Reego

Converted from a traditional Balti guesthouse in Skardu's valley basin, Hotel Reego sits where the Indus and Shigar rivers converge and the Karakoram peaks frame every north-facing window. The surrounding district serves as base camp for K2 and Broad Peak expeditions.

Guests rate the property 9.6 from 21 reviews, an unusually consistent score for a small regional property in Gilgit-Baltistan. Staff arrange jeep transfers to Shangrila Resort lake, Satpara Lake, and the Deosai Plains — none reachable by public transport.

Skardu itself sits at 2,228 metres elevation, meaning summer nights drop sharply even in July. Light packing for altitude is advised.