6-Day Skardu & Bashoo Valley Tour
6-Day Skardu & Bashoo Valley Tour
About this tour
Starts in Lahore
Meet at a pre-set location in Lahore
7 days
For ages 1 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in Urdu
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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Details
A 6-day group tour to Skardu via the Karakoram Highway — covering the full Skardu experience from Shangrila Resort and Upper Kachura Lake to the Shigar Fort, Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Manthokha Water...
Places covered
Highlights
Upper Kachura Lake and Shangrila Resort in Skardu valley- Shigar Fort and Amburiq Mosque in Shigar Valley
- Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang Valley
- Full day in Bashoo Valley — Bara Pani, Kala Pani and Seosar Lake
- Nanga Parbat viewpoint and Three Mountain Junction on the KKH
- The dramatic Skardu Road winding along the Indus River
- BBQ and bonfire night
What's Included
Overnight transport throughout in Saloon Coaster3 nights hotel accommodation in Skardu (Hargissa Inn or equivalent)2 nights hotel accommodation in Chilas (Panorama Hotel or equivalent)Separate room for couples6 breakfasts and 5 dinnersBBQ and bonfire nightPhotographyTour guide throughoutItinerary
Depart Lahore at 9:00 PM with a short stop at Bhera Rest Area. Travel overnight towards Islamabad.
Pick up Rawalpindi participants at 2:30 AM from 26 Number Daewoo Terminal. Depart at 3:30 AM for Chilas via the Hazara Motorway and Karakoram Highway. Breakfast at Besham with short stops along the way — sightseeing at the Indus River, Dassu, Dassu Dam site and Sumer Nala. Arrive in Chilas by evening and overnight stay.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Depart at 9:00 AM for Skardu via the Nanga Parbat viewpoint and the Three Mountain Junction. Travel the adventurous Skardu Road along the Indus. Visit Upper Kachura Lake and Shangrila Resort. Arrive in Skardu by night and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day excursion covering Manthokha Waterfall in Kharmang Valley, Shigar Fort, and the Sarfaranga Cold Desert. Return to Skardu for overnight stay.
Early morning departure for Bashoo Valley or Deosai Plains. Spend the full day exploring Bara Pani, Kala Pani and Seosar Lake via optional jeep safari (jeep charges not included). Visit as far as accessible. Return to Skardu by evening and overnight stay.
Visit any remaining Skardu sights in the morning — Lower Kachura Lake, Sadpara Lake or Skardu city. Begin the return journey to Chilas with short stops at Astak Nala, the Indus River, Roundu and Haramosh viewpoints as time allows. Overnight stay in Chilas.
Very early morning departure. Breakfast on the way. Arrive in Islamabad by approximately 6:00 PM for drop-off. Continue to Lahore, arriving around midnight. Tour ends.
Helpful answers
The tour departs from Lahore (Thokar Niaz Baig Daewoo Terminal) at 9:00 PM on Day 0, with a Rawalpindi/Islamabad pickup at 2:30 AM from 26 Number Daewoo Terminal near NUST EME.
Individual pricing based on 4–5 person room sharing. Couple pricing covers two people in a separate private room.
No — jeep charges for the Bashoo Valley / Deosai section are not included and will be charged separately on the day.
6 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included. Breakfast is eggs, paratha and tea. Dinner is chicken karahi, BBQ, pulao, biryani or Chinese dish. Lunch and drinks are at your own expense.
Access to the Deosai Plains depends heavily on snow conditions. Early in the season (March–April) the road may be partially or fully closed. The tour guide will assess conditions on the day and the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
What to know
- Day 4 involves jeep charges for Bashoo Valley / Deosai which will be charged separately
- Accessibility of Deosai Plains depends on the season — the team will advise on the day
- 4–5 sharing accommodation means a mix of beds and mattresses
- AC in the vehicle will be turned on and off on mountain roads to prevent engine overheating
- Children under 10 travel on folding seats at reduced price. Ages 10 and above are full price
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or at the request of participants
- Travellers uncomfortable with very long driving days
- Those with severe altitude sensitivity
- Travellers requiring private accommodation — this is a shared group tour
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm jacket, hoodies and raincoat — Skardu and Deosai can be very cold
- Trekking or comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Face mask and hand sanitizer
- Personal medications for the full duration
- Cash for jeep charges, entry tickets and personal expenses — ATMs are limited beyond Islamabad
- Power bank
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