Sehrish Guest House Skardu

The garden was one of my favorite parts of Sehrish Guest House. It’s a lovely, well-kept place to sit, eat, or just unwind, with apricot and cherry trees and a relaxed cat wandering around. We arrived in time to see the cherry blossoms, which were beautiful. In April, hot water was available from early morning until early afternoon. We spent more than 15 days there as a family. The rooms and washrooms were clean, comfortable, and well furnished, and the rates were very affordable. The guest house is family-run and right in the heart of Skardu, with a calm atmosphere that feels close to nature. The owner, Mr. Akhtar Hussain, his son Mazhar, and housekeeper Shahid all helped make our stay comfortable. Shahid was especially considerate and professional. If we asked for something and didn’t answer the door, he would leave it on the table outside rather than disturb us. Once, when my door was open and I’d requested hot drinking water, he stood back and politely asked, “Sir, may I come in?” The guest house also serves homemade, hygienic breakfast for a modest price, which we preferred to eating out. There’s a market nearby, along with places for lunch and dinner like Wok Chef, The Food Corner, and Bzangmo Skardu. Pakistani guests wanting Quetta-style paratha and chai can find that near Wok Chef. I needed a car and driver for sightseeing around Skardu and nearby towns. Mr. Azhar, the owner's son, helped arrange one with his brother, Mr. Ather. He was a professional driver and guide, taking us to viewpoints and places to relax, have snacks, and take photos, as well as the usual sights. After more than a week of eating out, I asked whether the family could make us the same homemade food they cooked for themselves for the rest of our stay. They kindly agreed, though we hadn’t expected it and the guest house wasn’t obliged to do so. The food was delicious. The night before checkout, the owner invited us to dinner and served local dishes: Ballay (soup), Prappu (pasta), Saag (leafy green vegetable), mutton curry, homemade chapati, white rice, and local green tea. We really enjoyed it. It was also nice to chat with the owner and his sons and learn about Skardu, the local sights, food, and people. After this first visit, I’ve decided to stay here on all my future trips to Skardu. I highly recommend it to local and foreign visitors. There are only a limited number of rooms, so plan ahead.