Skardu- A Climber’s Paradise is the capital town of the largest district, “Skardu,” of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, Skardu Valley is surrounded by three world-famous ranges, Karakoram, Himalaya, and Ladakh. Famed as the Climber’s Paradise, Skardu Valley is the trekking hub to four of the world’s highest summits; Gasherbrum-I, Gasherbrum-II, Broadpeak, and K-2.

It contains the most spectacular and fascinating mountainous region of the world, where hundreds of virgin peaks still lie unclimbed challenging climbers the world over. Trekkers and climbers from all over the world hustle to trek through these mighty peaks so as to expand their list of summits. Hiking among them is an exceptional experience, but exploring the valleys and the local culture is equally rewarding.

Times change, but what hasn’t changed is the magnetism of Skardu Valley for local and foreign tourists. The crisp forest breeze, diverse wildlife, blossoming trees of apricots, cherry, and mulberry, and the serenity of the meadows and mighty mountain ranges fascinate travel enthusiasts and adventure lovers to explore the ethereal beauty of these faraway lands.

Every time you invest time and effort to visit the valley, it offers something brand new to your experience of life; Skardu Valley is worth it! Having an awareness of the culture, history, significant locations and attractions, hotels in the area, weather information, and road conditions is imperative to tailor a trip according to your desires and your trip mates’ expectations.

Places to Be Covered

*If Naran Open Place Will Be Covered Also*

• Kaghan
• Naran
• Lulusar Lake
• Batakundi
• Babsuar Top
• Besar

*If Naran Closed*

• Chillas
• Nanga Parbat View Point
• 3 Mountain Junction
• Jaglot
• Upper Kachura
• Lower Kachura
• Shangrilla Lake
• Skardu City
• Sadpara Lake
• Shigar
• Shigar Fort
• Cold Desert
• Manthoka Waterfall
• Khaplu
• Khaplu Fort
• Basho Valley
• Katpana Desert. Etc

Detail Plan

Day 01:

• Pick Islamabad Members at 3:30 Am
• Short Break Breakfast at Besham
• Short Stay at Summer Stream
• Short Stat at Dassu
• Arrival at Chillas
• Overnight stay in Chillas/Gilgit
• Food: (Breakfast + Dinner)

Day 02:

• Breakfast: 7:00 Am
• Start Travel For Skardu
• Visit of Junction Point of 3 mighty Mountain Ranges
• Short Stay at Astak Nala
• Reached Skardu
• Visit Shangrilla, Lower and Upper Kachura lake
• Boating at Upper Kachura
• (In case we got late, it will be visited the next day)
• Transfer to Hotel
• Dinner 8:00 pm
• Food: (Breakfast + Dinner)

Day 03:

• Breakfast: 8:00 am
• Departure for Basho Valley
• Transfer to Jeep for Bhasho Valley
• Arrival at Basho valley
• Explore Basho Valley & surroundings
• back to hotel
• Dinner: 8:00 pm
• Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu
• Food: (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 04:

• Breakfast: 8:00 am
• Star Travel For Khaplu
• Visit of Manthuka Waterfall
• Visit of Khaplu and Khaplu Fort
• Dinner: 8:00 pm
• Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu
• Food: (Breakfast & Dinner)

DAY 05:

• Early breakfast 8:00 am
• Departure for Shigar Valley 9:30 am
• Visit Famous Cold Desert of Skardu and Katpana Lake
• Explore the surroundings of Shigar Valley and drive back to Skardu
• Dinner: 8:00 Pm
• Overnight stay in hotel at Skardu
• Food: (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 06:

• Breakfast: 7:00 Am
• Departure For Chilas
• Short Stay at Astak Nala
• Moving Towards Chillas
• Overnight stay in hotel at Chillas/Gilgit
• Dinner: 8:00 pm
• Food: (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 07:

• Breakfast 8:00 am
• Departure for Islamabad & Lahore
• Short Stay
• Arrival in Islamabad at 09:00 pm
• Arrival in Lahore at 02:00 am
• Food: (Breakfast)
• End of services

*(+/- 2 or 3 Hours Can be Minus or Added to Route Plan Due to Current Traffic Situation)

New model Coaster Or Grand cabin for transportation
All fuel and toll taxes
Professional Driver
Professional Guide
4 night’s Hotel accommodation (4 person sharing)
(Twin sharing charge’s extra for couples)
5 Breakfast & 4 Dinner’s
Bonfire
BBQ night

Services Not Including

Tea, Mineral water and Cold drinks expense
Heater charges
Tickets of Fort, Boating other entry tickets
Jeep charges
vehicle use incase of road blockage/ any extra expense
Anything not mentioned above in services included section

Meal Menu

Breakfast: Egg (Omelette), Paratha, Chany , Tea

Dinner: Chicken Karhai + Roti/Nan + Raita + Salad + Cold Drink.BBQ

Under 3 years Free without seat
3 to 8 Years 50% Charge with jumper seat
8 Years Above Consider Adults Fully Charge.

Cancellation Policy

Seat cancellation policy is given below:

50% deduction if informed for cancellation 7 days before the trip.
75% deduction if informed for cancellation 3 days before the trip.
100% deduction if informed for cancellation in less than 3 days before the trip.
No amount will be refund if any person leaves the trip at any stage due to any reason.

Equipment to Bring:

• Day Bag
• Raincoat
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Warm clothes
• Power banks
• Jogers, Slipper, Jackets
• All participants must bring their ID cards with them

Term & Conditions:

1. The members shall not indulge in any unethical activity (misbehavior with locals or other group members, use of abusive language, use of drugs etc) and may be terminated from tour without warning and will not be refunded any amount.
2. No illegal or prohibited items will be allowed during the trip. Weapons and drugs are not allowed at all.
3. On mountainous roads, AC of the vehicle will be on and off to keep the vehicle away from over-heating.
4. Trip Plan can be altered due to weather or political or any other reason deemed appropriate by us in the best interest of participants and organizers will not be held responsible for that.
5. We reserve the right to cancel the trip without prior notice for any reasons deemed appropriate by us and participants will receive full refund of the advance amount only.
6. Every humanly possible care will be taken for the safety of members, still each venture can be fraught with endangers of unforeseen natural disasters like avalanches and crevasse falls or any other accidents and sometimes such disasters cannot be ruled out. In any such type of accident during the whole tour, the company, group leader and the tour organizers will not be held responsible in any form.
7. In case of theft, lost or damage to personal belongings during the trip, organizers will not be held responsible in any case.
8. Our trips are environment friendly and no damage to the environment will be tolerated.
9. Our trips are not insured though we exercise the utmost care & safety of all members. We will not be responsible in case of any incident(s) of unforeseen natural calamities like rock/mud sliding, avalanches, slipping/tripping, crevasse falls or any other accidents.
10. No conflict or violence, whether verbal or via action, is allowed during the trips. Respect different cultures, religions, code of practice, beliefs, and political & geographical affiliations. Non-compliance will be dealt strictly