Skybound Splendor: 6 Days & 5 Nights Skardu Sojourn
Overview
Skardu Baltistan is a city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and serves as the capital of Skardu District. Skardu is located in the 6 kilometers (4 miles) wide by 23 kilometers (14 miles) long Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers at an elevation of nearly 2,500 meters (8,202 feet). The city is an important gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram Mountain range. The town is located on the Indus river, which separates the Karakoram Range from the Himalayas.
Shigar Valley is a valley in Gilgit Baltistan in northern Pakistan that is watered by the Shigar River, and centered on the town of Shigar. The valley stretches about 170 km from Skardu to Askole and is the gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram. The town of Shigar is the largest settlement in valley. Even though the Shigar Valley is a remote and largely inaccessible place, there are several villages in the valley. Askole is the last settlement in the Shigar Valley, which is still far from the high mountains.
Khaplu  is a city that serves as the administrative capital of the Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan. Lying 103 km (64 mi) east of the city of Skardu, it was the second-largest kingdom in old Baltistan under the Yabgo dynasty. It guarded the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River east of its confluence with the Indus.
Khaplu is a base for trekking into the Hushe valley, which leads to the high peaks of Masherbrum, K6, K7, and Chogolisa. Khaplu has a 700-year-old mosque, Chaqchan, founded by Ameer Kabeer Syed Ali Hamadani (RA). Other tourist sites include Ehlie broq, Hanjor, ThoqsiKhar, Kaldaq, and the Shyok River.
Included/Exclude
- Islamabad – Skardu Return Air Tickets
- Car service throughout the trip (9:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
- All tax & services charges
- 5- Nights hotel stays (Twin Sharing)
- Meals as mentioned
- Two water bottles Daily
- Entrance fee where required
- Visa invitation letter
- Gratuities & tip
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in services included section
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Islamabad– Skardu
- You will take a flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu.
- Our represen6tative will Pick you up from Skardu airport.
- We will Visit Upper Kachura Lake; it’s a good place for boating and Jet Ski
- Then we will visit Shangrila Lake
- After that we will check-in our hotel and have some rest
- Dinner will be served at your hotel
- Overnight at Skardu
Hotel: Summit Hotel/Hotel Himalya/Equivalent
Meals: Dinner
Skardu - Shigar
- After breakfast at hotel, we will depart towards Shigar Valley
- We will visit Katpanna Desert
- The we will head towards Shigar Fort
- We will visit the Shigar Fort
- Then we will spend some time in Sarfranga Cold Desert; You can do many activities there like Horse riding, Quad Biking, Para Motor Gliding, Dirt bike, Jeep Safari etc.
- Dinner will be served at your hotel
- Overnight at Skardu
Hotel: Summit Hotel/Hotel Himalya/Equivalent
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Skardu - Khaplu
- After breakfast at hotel, we will depart towards Khaplu Valley
- Our first stop of the day will me Manthoka Waterfall
- Then we will visit Khaplu Fort
- Our next stop will be Chaqchan Mosque dating from 1370, the mosque is one of the oldest in the region, and dates from the time when the area's populace converted in masse from Buddhism to Islam.
- Return to Our Hotel
- Dinner will be served at your hotel
- Overnight at Skardu
Hotel: Summit Hotel/Hotel Himalya/Equivalent
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Basho/Chunda/Deosai
- After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Basho/Chunda/Deosai
- Deosai planes are only accessible between July-September
- It will be a full day exploration of one of the destination
- We will return to Skardu in evening
- Dinner will be served at your hotel
- Overnight at Skardu
Hotel: Summit Hotel/Hotel Himalya/Equivalent
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Skardu
- After breakfast at hotel, we will visit Sadpara Lake and Bhudda Rock
- We will visit Kharpocho fort
- We will have some time to explore Skardu Bazar
- Dinner will be served at your hotel
- Overnight at Skardu
Hotel: Summit Hotel/Hotel Himalya/Equivalent
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Skardu – Islamabad
- After breakfast at hotel, our representative will drop you at Skardu Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
End of services
- Customizations can be made in itinerary and Hotels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Islamabad to Skardu Flight operates Daily but its recommended that you book your Package at least one month prior to the arrival date.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity, minimum 2 person required to book this activity.
- No refund will be applicable if canceled within 36 Hours before start of tour
- Full Refund applicable if canceled prior 36 Hours before start of tour
- Pickup: Traveler Pickup is offered we prefer to pick up from their own place, Hotel, Airport or wherever they liked to be picked up. Pickup information has to be provided 1 day before the trip.
Booking Procedure:
Trip Price: USD 1,100/Person
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