Overview
Skardu is a city located in Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan, and serves as the capital of the Skardu District. Skardu is situated at an elevation of nearly 2,500 metres in the Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers.
Tour schedule
Day 0
Departure from Lahore 10:30 pm and travel via motorway.
Day 1
Pick members from Islamabad 3:30 amTravel via beautiful Hazara and Thakot MotorwayBreakfast in Besham 8:00 amTravel along Indus River on Karakorum Highway (Silk Route)Stopover at Dassu and Samar NalaArrival in Chilas 6:00 pmDinner 8:00 pmOvernight stay in Chilas (Hotel Grace Continental / Hotel Panorama / Hotel Regal inn or Similar)
Day 2
Breakfast 8:00 amDeparture from Chilas 9:00 am (Sharp)Short stay in Nanga Parbat View Point, Mountain Junction PointShort stay at Astak NalaDinner on the wayArrival in Skardu late 10:00 pm (Long Day)Overnight stay in hotel in Skardu (Skardu Guest House or Similar)
Day 3
Breakfast 8:00 amDeparture for Shigar Valley 9:00 amVisit Shigar Cold Desert and Blind Lake (Distant View)Visit Shigar Valley and Shigar FortPhotography and SightseeingDrive back to Skardu till eveningDinner 8:00 pmOvernight stay in hotel in Skardu (Skardu Guest House or Similar)
Day 4
Breakfast 8:00 amTransfer to 4x4 jeeps and departure for Deosai Plains 9:00 amVisit Sadpara Lake and Sadpara Dam on the wayVisit Deosai Plains, Barapani and Sheosar LakeDrive back to SkarduDinner 8:00 pmOvernight stay in Skardu (Skardu Guest House or Similar)
Day 5
Breakfast 8:00 amDeparture for Khaplu 9:00 amVisit Manthoka Waterfall on the wayVisit Khaplu fort and famous Chaqchan Mosque in KhapluDrive back to Skardu till eveningDinner 8:00 pmOvernight stay in Skardu (Skardu Guest House or Similar)
Day 6
Breakfast 8:00 amVisit Shangrila Lake (Lower Kachura) and Upper Kachura LakeCustomers can enjoy boating in majestic Upper KachuraDeparture for ChilasTravel through Astak and JaglotArrival in ChilasDinner 10:00 pmOvernight stay in Chilas (Hotel Grace Continental / Hotel Panorama / Hotel Regal inn or Similar)
Day 7
Breakfast 8:00 amDeparture for IslamabadTravel through same route on KKH with couple of stopovers on the wayLunch cm dinner in Besham/MansehraContinue journeyArrival in Islamabad 10:00 pmArrival in Lahore 3:00 am next dayEnd of services
Services included
Included in the price
Travel through private air conditioned vehicle.Quality Meals (7BF + 7D)6 night’s hotel stays as per plan on 3/4 pax sharing (Beds + Mattresses)BBQ and Bonfire4x4 for Deosai Plains on 6/7 sharingFacilities of guideBasic first aid kit.All tolls and taxes
Services excluded
Excluded in the price
Extras at hotels like hot / soft drinks / mineral waterEntry tickets etcInsurance and liabilityAny item not mentioned above.