5-Day Skardu: Khaplu, Shigar and Kachura Lakes
5-Day Skardu: Khaplu, Shigar and Kachura Lakes
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
5 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
Cancellation options
Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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A 5-day private honeymoon escape to Skardu and Baltistan by air, covering three of the region's most romantic destinations in one seamless journey. Flying directly into Skardu, visit Katpana Cold Dese...
Places covered
Highlights
Domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu both ways- Katpana Cold Desert, one of the highest cold deserts in the world
- Optional hike to Toksikhar Palace for panoramic views
- Manthokha Waterfall deep in Kharmang Valley
- Sarfaranga White Desert and Blind Lake in Shigar
- Shigar Fort, a 420-year-old royal heritage landmark
- Two nights in Khaplu valley
What's Included
Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad and SkarduPrivate transport in Toyota 5-Door Prado Jeep throughoutExperienced driver-guide with fuel and all road tolls coveredHotel accommodation on twin or double sharing basisDaily breakfast at the hotelComplimentary water bottles during travelEntry tickets and guided tours of Shigar Fort and Khaplu FortBoating charges at Upper Kachura LakeItinerary
Arrive at Skardu Airport and meet your guide. Visit the Katpana Cold Desert, one of the highest cold deserts in the world. Explore Upper Kachura Lake and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the water. Continue through the scenic Souq Valley. Drive to Khaplu Valley and check in. Overnight stay in Khaplu.
Full day exploring Khaplu and its surroundings. Visit the Chaqchan Mosque, dating back to 1370 and one of the oldest surviving mosques in Gilgit-Baltistan, brought from Kashmir as a prefabricated structure. Optional short hike to Toksikhar Palace for a panoramic view over the Khaplu Valley and the Shyok River below. Experience local village life and the tranquil Khaplu landscape. Overnight stay in Khaplu.
Depart for Shigar Valley with a stop at Manthokha Waterfall, a towering cascade tucked deep into Kharmang Valley. Continue to the Sarfaranga White Desert and Blind Lake. Explore Shigar Valley and visit Shigar Fort, a 420-year-old royal fort of the former Amacha dynasty now restored as one of Pakistan's finest heritage sites. Continue to Skardu and check in. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Drive towards Kachura Valley for a full and unhurried day. Visit Katpana Cold Desert. Explore Upper Kachura Lake and enjoy a boat ride across its clear glacial water. Visit the picturesque Souq Valley. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay in Skardu.
Transfer to Skardu Airport as per flight schedule. Fly back to Islamabad. Tour ends on arrival.
Helpful answers
Yes. Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad and Skardu for both persons are included.
Skardu flights are weather-dependent and cancellations are common. If the flight is cancelled, the operator will advise on alternatives. Please factor potential delays into any onward international travel plans.
Yes. Entry tickets and guided tours of Shigar Fort and Khaplu Fort, plus boating charges at Upper Kachura Lake, are all included.
Daily breakfast is included at all hotels. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense throughout.
What to know
- Skardu flights are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation
- Multiple hotel categories available at both Khaplu and Skardu
- Optional hike to Toksikhar Palace is a short uphill trail
- Skardu and Khaplu can be cold even in spring
- Entry tickets and boating charges included, no extra payments
- Mobile network can be weak in Khaplu and parts of Shigar
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity, Skardu at 2,200m
- Those with rigid schedule who cannot accommodate flight cancellations
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm jacket and layers for cold nights
- Comfortable walking shoes for fort visits and exploration
- Sunglasses, hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- Personal medications
- Sufficient cash for meals, personal expenses and tips
- Camera and power bank
- Refillable water bottle
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1 Adults