Built around the turquoise waters of Lower Kachura Lake, the Shangrila area near Skardu is known for its striking lake-and-mountain scenery, with the lake's colour shifting through shades of blue and green depending on the light. The resort complex that gives the area its name has become closely associated with the lake itself, and the combination of calm water and surrounding peaks makes it one of the most photographed spots in the Skardu region.