Skardu Local Food Guide

Balti Cuisine

Skardu's cuisine is influenced by Tibetan, Central Asian, and South Asian flavors. The high-altitude climate means food is hearty and warming.

Must-Try Dishes

• •Momo (steamed dumplings with meat or vegetables)
• •Thukpa (noodle soup with vegetables and meat)
• •Chapshuro (bread filled with minced meat and spices)
• •Apricot Soup (sweet and tangy, unique to the region)
• •Walnut Cake (dense, moist, and full of local walnuts)
• •Marzipan (made from local apricot kernels)

Local Drinks

Don't miss the famous Hunza apricot juice, butter tea (similar to Tibetan po cha), and fresh walnut milk. Local mulberry juice is also a seasonal favorite.