Trip Introduction

This package will give you an opportunity to explore two different region’s top tourist destinations, Fairy Meadow and Skardu, Baltistan. The package includes all major attractions, like major touristic spots, cultural and archaeological sites.

Driving on KKH is always an enthralling experience for the travelers, First day you need to travel 12 to 13 hrs to reach Chilas, on the way you will find scenic views and interesting settlements and bazaars. Next day is the day to challenge yourself, to experience the adventurous jeep ride and then 4 to 5 hrs trekking to Fair Meadow, from this point you have the best view of Nanga Parbat (8,126m), “The Killer Mountain”
Skardu is center of trekking, trailing and climbing journey. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the following famous tourism destinations of Skardu.

Deosai National Park
Deosai is one of the major tourist destinations of the Skardu District. Deosai is a national park established to secure the lives of several animal and birds species such as Snow Leopard, Red Fox, Himalayan Brown Bear, Wolf, Golden Eagle, Sparrow Hawk and Snow Cock. Besides the wild life planet, this place is famous for its green plateau, flora and fauna, snow-caped mountains, streams and wild thick flowers. The park is only accessible in summer. You must visit this exotic place which is world 2nd highest plateau on earth.

Basho Valley
Basho is lush green, pine forested and beautiful valley located 20km from the Skardu airport. This valley is famous for its green meadows, waterfalls and pine forest.

Shangri-La Resort
Shangrila resort Skardu was named “Heaven on Earth” because of its mesmerizing beauty, spectacular view and breathe taking atmosphere. This heavenly resort is located 35km from the Skardu built on a beautiful lake. This resort is best known for its boating in Skardu.

Sadpara Lake
This lake is the ultimate fairy-tale with bright blue, bursting with rainbow, surrounding by glacier and Scenic Mountains. Sadpara Lake is also a major tourist’s attraction, famous for fishing and boating.

Shigar Valley
Shigar Valley is 23 km away from Skardu; this valley is gateway to the mighty Karakarum Mountains, the valley is known for proliferating varieties of crop and fruits such as apricots, walnuts, pears, peaches and grapes. Shigar Fort is one of the major tourist’s attractions in the valley, once was the residence of local ruler and recently renovated by the Aga Khan Culture Services. You will also see the fascinating architecture of Wooden Mosque built by Kashmiri Carpenters in the middle of Shigar Valley.

Cold Desert of Skardu
At the cold region and high altitude “Sand dunes” are not less than a wonder. Katpana Desert and Shigar Desert are listed among the major tourist attraction in Skardu. Sand Dunes are also known as Cold Desert.

Buddha Rock Curving
This rock curving came into existence when Buddhism was practicing in the region. Buddhist monks of that time carved drawings of their vision, experiences and images of Buddha with text written in Tibetan Language. The Buddhist rocks were the place of their worship till the mid-14th Century A.D before the advent of Islam in the region. The Buddhist rock is located in a village on the way to Satpara Lake.

Kharpocho Fort
Kharpocho Fort stands at a height of nearly 1,400 meters above the city. A brute fist of stone and rock, the rough edges of the fort make it seem like it was forged out of the mountain itself. The ancient and famous fort, gives you a hill top view of the whole town, you can see the Indus River crawls under the feet of the mighty fort.

Upper Kachura Lake
The most mesmerizing lake in Skardu, 70 meters deep Lake is enclosed by fruit laden braid and forests within the foreground and also the snow lined peaks and mountains within the background. The lake is located 20km from the Skardu city.

Upper Kachura Lake
Organic village is situated on the bank of mighty Indus River. It is very beautiful village possess all the natural elements. The way of living and food are absolutely natural. It possesses the specific magnificent glance. No chemical is used to grow crops, vegetables, pulses and fruits. It is most attractive and amazing tourist spots of the Pakistan.

Cost Included

• • Transport during the trip (as per the itinerary)

• • Hotel rooms on twin sharing basis

• • Jeep for Off-road

• • Entry Tickets and Toll taxes as per the itinerary

• • Driver’s expense

• • Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Things Not Included

• • International Airfare

• • Visa Charges

• • Travel & Medical Insurance

• • Any personal expenses

• • Any emergency expenses

• • Refreshments

• • Any other Sightseeing

• • Extra Day or Night Expense

• • Photography

• • Service not mentioned

Day 01:  Pick from Islamabad & Move Chilas and reach in 12 to 13 Hours via Karakoram Highway Or Babusar Top via Naran ( if Babusar Open, May to October)  and Check Into hotel.
Day 02: Breakfast in Chilas in hotel and move towards Raikot Bridge , from there ride local jeep 2.5 Hours, reach Tattu Village, 4 to 5 Hours Trekking with Local Guide to Reach Fairy Meadows for Camping,
Day 03: Breakfast in Fairy Meadows, Visit Biyal Camp with local Guide & back to Camping Site and Have Bonfire in evening / Night
Day 04: Breakfast in Fairy Meadows and Move towards Skardu City (approx. 4 hrs. to Skardu) and reach there at Night, Check into hotel.
Day 05: Breakfast in hotel, Boating in Shangrila Lake, Visit to upper Kachura lake and Back to Hotel for Rest and night stay.
Day 06: Have breakfast in hotel, move towards Central Skardu City, Visit Deosai National Park on local private Jeep, Short stay at Shivsar Lake and back to Sadpara Lake, night stay in Skardu.
Day 07: Breakfast in hotel and Move towards Shigar Valley, stopover at Sand Dunes of Shigar known as Cold Desert and Visit Shigar Fort then Move towards Khaplu Valley stay in hotel in Khaplu.
Day 08: Breakfast, Visit Khaplu Fort, Mosque Chanqchan dating back to 1200 Century, Visit Khaplu Fish Farms and move towards Skardu City for Night stay in Skardu.
Day 09: Breakfast, drive towards Chilas Valley and reach there in 8 Hours via Skardu Road and Check Into Hotel
Day 10: Breakfast in Hotel, early morning drive via Babusar Top if road is open and reach Rawalpindi / Islamabad in 12 to 13 Hours for End of Tour