Skardu, Pakistan

Skardu, Pakistan is the next underrated place to visit in Asia. Many of the tallest mountains on earth are situated in the Skardu district of Pakistan's Gilit Baltistan region, a place of stark enormous grandeur. The second-highest plateau in the world is where Deosai National Park is located. It is a riot of color and teeming with butterflies and birds. The stars are extremely bright when there are no ambient city lights, and the Milky Way appears to be almost touching the horizon. The Sarfaranga Desert is in stark contrast. It is the coldest and tallest desert in the world, with ebony mountains and diamond-white dunes. Skardu has been inhabited for many years and is dotted with historical Buddhist stupas and carvings, Middle Ages mosques that have been well preserved, and Sufi saint shrines. Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace, two of the picturesque country's best-kept hotels, have been refurbished by the Serena hotel brand. Both provide regional cuisine like Mamtu dumplings and grilled trout while being surrounded by gardens and built using wood that is climate-friendly.

A stunning waterfall may be seen about one hour southeast of Skardu is another place you can visit. Manthoka Waterfall, which is surrounded by a tranquil, green valley, rises so magnificently and tallly from the mountains that it is difficult to believe it is artificial. In one of the most stunning locations close to Skardu, you may take a refreshing shower in the waterfall's crystal-clear water, photograph silky streams and rainbows, and take pleasure in a leisurely lunch. Skardu has been inhabited for many years and is dotted with historical Buddhist stupas and carvings, Middle Ages mosques that have been well preserved, and Sufi saint shrines. Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace, two of the picturesque country's best-kept hotels, have been refurbished by the Serena hotel brand. Both provide regional cuisine like Mamtu dumplings and grilled trout while being surrounded by gardens and built using wood that is climate-friendly.