Skardu
Marsur Rock
A striking cliffside rock formation near Hussainabad in Skardu, renowned for its dramatic overhang resembling Norway's Trolltunga with sweeping views of the Indus River. Altitude 9800ft and 5 kilometers hiking trek.
Marsur Rock quick facts
- Height above sea level
- 12,250 ft
- about 3,730 m
- Nearest city
- Skardu
- About 10 km to the Hussainabad trailhead (15–20 minutes by jeep), then a 2–3 hour hike up
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- 5°C to 18°C
- Winter (Dec–Feb)
- -18°C to -3°C (trail usually snowbound)
Famous for
A projecting granite ledge above Hussainabad, often called Pakistan's Trolltunga, that became popular after 2017 for its bird's-eye view of Skardu, the Indus and the Sarfaranga cold desert.
Temperatures are typical seasonal ranges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so check the forecast before you travel.
About Marsur Rock
Quick facts
- Height above sea level: 12,250 ft (about 3,730 m)
- Nearest city: Skardu — About 10 km to the Hussainabad trailhead (15–20 minutes by jeep), then a 2–3 hour hike up
- Summer (Jun–Aug): 5°C to 18°C
- Winter (Dec–Feb): -18°C to -3°C (trail usually snowbound)
Famous for: A projecting granite ledge above Hussainabad, often called Pakistan's Trolltunga, that became popular after 2017 for its bird's-eye view of Skardu, the Indus and the Sarfaranga cold desert.
Marsur Rock (also spelled Masrur Rock) is a famous natural rock formation located in Hussainabad village, just outside Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan. Perched high above the valley floor, the distinct flat-top ledge extends outward over a steep cliff, earning it the nickname "Trolltunga of Pakistan." Reaching the site requires a moderately challenging uphill hike through rugged terrain and village paths. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic vistas of the meandering Indus River, surrounding green valleys, and majestic snow-capped Himalayan and Karakoram peaks, making it a favorite spot for landscape photography and thrill-seeking travelers.
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