Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Exploration of Kachura Lakes

   • Depart from Islamabad International Airport as per the flight schedule.

   • Arrive at Skardu Airport and proceed with pickup from the airport.

   • Transfer to the hotel and complete the check-in process.

   • Take some time to rest and refresh after the journey.

   • Depart for Shangrila Resort in the afternoon.

   • Explore Shangrila Resort and admire the scenic beauty of Lower Kachura Lake.

   • Continue to Upper Kachura Lake and visit the serene Soq Village.

   • Return to the hotel in the evening.

   Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Visit Manthokha Waterfall and Khaplu Valley

   • Wake up early and have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Depart for Manthokha Waterfall located in the Kharmang Valley.

   • Reach Manthokha and spend the late morning enjoying the waterfall and surrounding scenery.

   • Leave for Khaplu Valley in the afternoon.

   • Arrive in Khaplu and visit the historic Khaplu Palace.

   • Explore the valley and enjoy a peaceful evening in the scenic surroundings.

   • Check into the hotel in Khaplu.

   Relax and stay overnight at the hotel.

3. Day 3: Shigar Valley and Sarfaranga Cold Desert

   • Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Shigar Valley.

   • Reach Shigar and explore the historic Shigar Fort.

   • Visit Blind Lake if time permits.

   • Proceed to Sarfaranga Cold Desert for an adventurous experience.

   • Enjoy jeep safari, bike rides, or horse riding (optional activities at an additional cost).

   • Travel back to Skardu in the evening.

   • Check into the hotel and stay overnight.

4. Day 4: Full Day Excursion to Deosai National Park

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel and begin the journey towards Deosai Plains.

   • Stop at Sadpara Lake to admire its beauty and take photographs.

   • Continue to Deosai Top and Chota Pani.

   • Arrive at Deosai National Park and spend time exploring the vast alpine plains.

   • Proceed to Sheosar Lake and appreciate the stunning high-altitude lake.

   • Return to Skardu in the evening.

   Dine and stay overnight at the hotel.

5. Day 5: Visit Basho Valley and Skardu Attractions

   • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and prepare for a visit to Basho Valley.

   • Cross Basho Bridge and drive through scenic landscapes.

   • Reach Basho Valley and spend time surrounded by pine forests and meadows.

   • Visit Basho Waterfall and then return to Skardu.

   • Explore Katpana Desert and visit Kharpocho Fort if time allows.

   • Stroll through Skardu Bazaar in the evening for local shopping and cultural experiences.

   • Return to the hotel and stay overnight.

6. Day 6: Departure from Skardu

   • Eat breakfast at the hotel and pack your belongings.

   • Check out from the hotel and transfer to Skardu Airport.

   • Arrive at the airport in time for departure.

   • Fly back to Islamabad as per the scheduled flight.