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6-Day Chilas, Skardu, Khaplu & Deosai Tour From Islamabad
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Rural Experience, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Punjabi, Urdu

Description

Experience the blissful natural beauty of northern Pakistan on this 6-day tour. Delight in the sublime atmospheric beauty of Chilas; explore the Khachura Lake and Shiger Valley in Skardu city; amble about in the alpine village of Khaplu; and visit the Deosai National Park, the world's second-highest plateau famous for its floral landscape and as the habitat for Himalayan Brown Bears.

Highlights
  • Visit the picturesque Khachura Lake, also known as the Shangrila Lake
  • See the Khaplu Fort and the Shiger Fort
  • Spend half a day exploring Deosai National Park in a 4x4 Jeep
  • Day 1: From Rawalpindi/ Islamabad to Chilas expand_more
    • Leave early in the morning from Rawalpindi or Islamabad and move towards Hassan Abdal.

    • On reaching Abbottabad, make the tour's first stopover at Manshera.

    • Resume your drive towards Chilas and enjoy the picturesque view of Besham and Dassu on the way.
    • Arrive in Chilas and check into the Shangrila Chilas Hotel for an overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Depart from Chilas & Visit Khachura Lake expand_more
    • After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed towards Jaglot and then onto the Gilgit-Skardu Road.

    • Reach Khachura Region, which is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from the main Skardu city.

    • Visit the famous Khachura Lakes and delight in their tranquil beauty.

    Overnight stay in Khachura.

  • Day 3: Khaplu Village Tour expand_more
    • Visit the Upper Khachura Lake, just 20 minutes walk from Shangrila Lake in Lower Khachura, and spend one hour there.

    • Set out for a journey towards Khaplu valley via  Skardu city. Located 102 km away from the city, Khaplu is a gateway to many of the highest peaks in the world and affords a striking view of the Masherbrum Peak.

    • Visit Khaplu Fort and Mosque Chanqchan in the evening.

    • Retreat to Karakoram Lodge/ Serena Hotel in Khaplu for an overnight stay.

  • Day 4: Shiger & Skardu Sightseeing expand_more
    • Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then move towards Shiger Valley, which is the gateway to K2 and Broad peaks.

    • Visit Shiger Fort and explore the cold desert.

    • Set out towards Skardu, where you can explore the lively market and shop till you drop. 

    Overnight Stay in PTDC K2 Motel or alternative in Skardu, based on the package.

  • Day 5: Deosai National Park Safari expand_more
    • Set out early in the morning towards Deosai National Park, the world's second-highest plateau. There are no trees here, only flowers and the famous Himalayan Brown Bears.

    • Take a half-day tour of the National Park by 4×4 Jeep.

    • Drive back to Skardu. Check out of the hotel and leave for a 6-hour drive towards Chilas.

    Overnight stay in Chilas.

  • Day 6: Departure expand_more
    • Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Shangrila Chilas and proceed towards Rawalpindi/Islamabad.

    • Stopover at Besham for lunch.

    • Reach Islamabad by evening.

What's Included
  • Driver

  • GLI car with fuel and road taxes

  • Five nights hotel stay

  • Jeep ride in Deosai National Park

  • Breakfast

  • Driver's food and accommodation

  • Entry tickets of Khaplu and Shiger Fort

  • English-speaking Pakistani tour guide

What's Excluded
  • Lunch and dinner

  • Air Tickets

  • Food or refreshments

  • Any adventure hiking

What to bring
  • Trekking gear
  • Warm clothing
  • Boots (Trek & Camp)

  • Sunglasses

  • Towel

  • Bandana/scarf for covering your mouth while riding in a jeep.

  • Water bottle with a durable screw top.

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

Meeting Point

Islamabad, Pakistan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
2 To 4 USD 900 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 900 / person