8-Day Escape by Air: Hunza, Naltar, Basho & Skardu
8-Day Escape by Air: Hunza, Naltar, Basho & Skardu
About this tour
Starts in Islamabad
Pickup included from anywhere in Islamabad
8 days
For ages 18 to 60
Best suited for the specified ages
Guided in English
Led by experienced local guides
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Refund amount depends on when you cancel before the departure.
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An 8-day private honeymoon escape covering the full breadth of Gilgit-Baltistan by air, including destinations rarely featured on couple packages. Flying directly into Skardu, the tour drives straight...
Places covered
Highlights
Return domestic flights between Islamabad or Lahore and Skardu- Altit Fort and Baltit Fort with guided tours and entry tickets included
- Boat ride across Attabad Lake included
- Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m, highest paved international border crossing
- Naltar Valley and its famous coloured lakes
- Bashoo Valley with its distinctive chocolate-coloured mountains
- Upper Kachura Lake boat ride and Souq Valley near Skardu
- Katpana Cold Desert, one of the highest cold deserts in the world
- Full day in Deosai National Park by 4x4 Prado Jeep
What's Included
Return domestic air tickets between Islamabad or Lahore and SkarduPrivate transport in Toyota 5-Door Prado Jeep throughout from Skardu AirportExperienced driver-guide with fuel and all road tolls coveredHotel accommodation on twin or double sharing basisDaily breakfast at the hotelComplimentary water bottles during travelGuided tours and entry tickets for Altit Fort and Baltit FortBoat rides at Attabad Lake and Upper Kachura LakeItinerary
Depart Islamabad or Lahore at 8:00 AM on the domestic flight to Skardu. Meet your guide at the airport and drive north towards Hunza with scenic stops for refreshments and photography. Stop at the Rakaposhi Viewpoint on the KKH. Arrive in Hunza and check in. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at 9:00 AM. Guided tours of Altit Fort and Baltit Fort. Explore Karimabad Bazaar for local crafts and handicrafts. In the evening, drive up to Duikar for a bird's-eye panoramic view over Hunza Valley. Visit Attabad Lake for a boat ride across its vivid turquoise waters. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Full-day excursion to Khunjerab Pass at 4,693m on the Pakistan-China border. Stops at Passu Cones and the glacier viewpoint on the KKH. Visit Borith Lake in the upper valley. Continue with sightseeing stops through Khunjerab National Park to the pass. Stop at Hussaini Suspension Bridge on the return. Drive back to Hunza in the evening. Overnight stay in Hunza.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Drive to Naltar Valley, one of the most scenic and least-visited valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan. Explore the valley and hike to the famous Naltar Lakes — their striking colours shift between deep blue, green and turquoise depending on the season. Drive to Gilgit in the evening and check in. Overnight stay in Gilgit.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Depart for Skardu with scenic stops along the way. Visit Bashoo Valley en route — a lush green valley with striking chocolate-coloured mountains and a very different landscape from the high Karakoram. Continue the drive towards Kachura and check in. Overnight stay in Skardu area.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Explore Upper Kachura Lake with a boat ride. Visit the Souq Valley for scenic photography. See the Katpana Cold Desert, one of the highest cold deserts in the world. Drive to Shigar Valley and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Skardu or Shigar.
Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Full-day excursion to Deosai National Park by 4x4 Prado Jeep — the second-highest plateau on Earth at over 4,000m. Stop at Bara Pani on the way. Visit Sheosar Lake, one of the highest lakes in Pakistan, surrounded by the vast Deosai Plains and home to the Himalayan brown bear. Stop at Sadpara Lake on the return. Overnight stay in Skardu or Shigar.
Breakfast at 7:00 AM and checkout. Transfer to Skardu Airport. Domestic flight back to Islamabad or Lahore. Tour ends on arrival.
Helpful answers
The extra day allows for two destinations not covered in the 7-day package — Naltar Valley and its coloured lakes on Day 4, and Bashoo Valley on the drive to Skardu on Day 5. Both are among the most scenic and least-visited spots in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Naltar Lakes are a set of high-altitude glacial lakes in Naltar Valley above Gilgit, famous for their striking colours which shift between deep blue, turquoise and green depending on the season and time of day. Reaching the lakes involves a hike from the valley floor.
Yes. Boat rides at Attabad Lake and Upper Kachura Lake, guided tours and entry tickets for Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, and entry tickets for Khunjerab National Park and Deosai National Park are all included.
What to know
- Skardu flights are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation
- Khunjerab Pass is seasonal and subject to road and border conditions
- Naltar Valley hike involves walking on uneven mountain terrain
- Deosai National Park sits above 4,000m. Mild altitude discomfort is possible
- Skardu, Shigar and Deosai can be cold at night even in summer
- Mobile network can be weak in Naltar, Deosai and parts of Shigar
- Multiple hotel categories are available at each stop
- Travellers with severe altitude sensitivity
- Those with mobility limitations who cannot manage the Naltar Lakes hike
- Travellers with rigid schedule who cannot accommodate flight cancellation
- Original CNIC (mandatory)
- Warm jacket, thermals and layers for high altitude areas
- Comfortable trekking shoes for the Naltar Lakes hike
- 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