Tour
Skardu & Baltistan Tour
Land of Lakes, Ancient Forts and the World's Highest Mountains
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Type
Cultural & Adventure
Difficulty
Easy – Moderate
Best Season
May – October
Start / End
Islamabad
Group Size
2 – 12 People
Overview
Skardu is the gateway to the world's greatest concentration of high mountains. Home to K2, Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums, and Masherbrum, Baltistan is a land of dramatic contrasts — ancient Buddhist carvings, Mughal-era forts, the vast Deosai Plateau, and the incomparable Shangrila resort.
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Islamabad to Skardu
Fly (55 min) or drive via KKH (12–14 hrs). Evening walk along the Indus.
Day 2 — Skardu City Sightseeing
Kharpocho Fort, Skardu Bazaar and Satpara Lake.
Day 3 — Shangrila & Kachura Lakes
Lower Kachura (Shangrila Resort) boat ride. Afternoon at Upper Kachura Lake.
Day 4 — Shigar Valley
Visit the restored 400-year-old Shigar Fort Palace and the traditional Balti village of Shigar.
Day 5 — Deosai National Park (Day 1)
Cross Burji La Pass into the plateau. Look for Himalayan brown bears, wolves, and golden eagles. Overnight at Deosai.
Day 6 — Sheosar Lake + Return to Skardu
Morning at Sheosar Lake (4,142m). Drive back to Skardu via a different route.
Day 7 — Satpara Lake + Manthal Rock Carvings
Visit the 7th-century Buddhist carvings. Farewell dinner.
Day 8 — Return to Islamabad
Fly or drive back to Islamabad.
Included
- Transport
- 7 nights hotel
- Breakfast and dinner
- Guide
- All permits and entry fees
- Boat rides
Not Included
- Flights (optional)
- Lunches
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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