Odonates serve as environmental indicators, biological agents against a variety of insect pests and disease vectors, and have certain medical and veterinary applications. The goal of the current study was to document the Odonata species richness and abundance in District Skardu. In 2022–2023, we used aerial nets to gather odonates from fourteen sampling locations. The Odonata survey yielded 372 individuals, representing 16 species, 11 genera, and four subfamilies. Among these, the genus Orthetrum exhibited the highest species richness with four species. Among the species, Orthetrum brunneum (13.97%) had the highest relative abundance, while Cordulegaster brevistigma (0.26%) was the least abundant species. The community analysis revealed a Simpson (1-D) index of 0.81, which represents high Odonata diversity. During the present study, the highest Shannon diversity was recorded at Khushho Chumik (H': 2.28), whereas Chundah (E: 0.94) had the highest evenness. The present manuscript highlights the status of Odonata diversity associated with habitats and seasonal conditions. Further investigations are recommended to address knowledge gaps and support conservation and future Odonata biodiversity planning in Gilgit-Baltistan.