What should do what not to do while planning to visit Skardu Baltistan

One of our Destination Expert Quotes us some question and answers here you go!

Mr Imran shah from Islamabad

What route should I take? Bisham side or Naran side?.

Bisham side, in case Naran route is open, that would be open for 4x4 or high ground clearance due to mud, snow and water.And how should I plan the stays ?. (I like to stay at good economical places. please suggest cheap and good places)

Bisham Hilton hotel would be a good choice.Any eateries on the way which are good?

Usmania restaurant
Abbottabad
what to explore on the way?
Indus river view at Thakot

3 mountain ranges meeting point after Juglot along with the confluence of river Indus and river Gilgit.
Meeting point of 3 mountain ranges (Himalayas, Korakoram & Hindukush) and 2 rivers (Gilgit & Indus)

When in Skardu what should we explore and where and how should we plan it?

Upper/Lower Kachura lakes

Try Sadiq trout fish at upper Kachura lake
Shigar valley

Khaplu valley with drive to Machulu/Saling village visits, don't forget to enjoy Trout fish at Hatam fish farm and restaurant Saling village.

Hatam-fish-farm-and-restaurant-Saling-village.

Chaqchan masjid and Kahnaqah at Khaplu.

What are some precautions since we are a family with toddlers?
You may use the washrooms of the gas stations on the way, even though they wouldn't be very clean.
What are some must have items as per your experience?
Medicines like Panadol, Metronidazole (Flagyl for diarrhea ) Motilium/Gravinate for motion sickness.
Take a stop after every 3/4 hrs driving for a cup of tea to your drivers.

What must be avoided as per your experience?

Driving after dark.
Photographing local women

military areas

Fahd_Vohra From Karachi, Pakistan!

I Return jounrey to skardu from Lahore is 2000 Km , single car will take Rs 30k fuel , fuels are likely to increase in coming days , you have to increase your budget

Babusar route as most likely it will be opened in Mid of May , but please re-check before leaving

there are many cheap hotels are available in Naran like Rose valley/Naran Chalets , please book hotels in advance , May onwards would be high season in north , i have seen people forced to sleep in cars without hotel reservations

Deosai National Park would be closed in May , you can explore Katpana desert, k2 museum, organic village , Kharpocho fort skardu