Trip to Skardu- The land of Giants

Trip to Skardu- The land of Giants

In the extreme north of Pakistan, Skardu the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan is an epitome of beauty, serenity, and wilderness. Paths to some of the world’s highest mountains that includes K2, K3, and Gasherbrum; all are connected through this valley. A city with all modern life amenities is base to many remote places i.e. Deosai, Khaplu, Kharpocho Fort, Shigar and Baltoro Treks. These towering mountains attract thousands of climbers from all over the world each year.
The Shigar Valley is a valley in Baltistan in northern Pakistan that is watered by the Shigar River. 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. Shigar was formerly an administrative sub-division of Skardu District but is now a district in its own right.

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Lahore

Stop At: Lalazar, 21 km from Naran in Kaghan Valley, Kaghan Pakistan
Arrival at Islamabad for Pick Participants
02:30 am Departure from Islamabad
Short stay in Mansehra
09:30 am Breakfast in Naran
Visit Lalzar / Lulusar
Visit Babusar Top
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Grace/ Panorama

Day 2: Skardu

Stop At: Upper Kachura Lake, Skardu Pakistan
Start Travel For Skardu
Visit Junction Point of 3 mighty Mountain Ranges
Visit Shangrilla , Lower and Upper Kachura Lake
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Grace / Panorama

Day 3: Shigar Valley

Stop At: Katpana Desert (Cold Desert), Skardu Pakistan
Departure for Shigar Valley
Visit Famous Cold Desert of Skardu and Katpana Lake
Explore surroundings of Shigar Valley and Drive Back to Skardu
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Caprafall Hotel / Hotel Snowland / Baltistan Continental

Day 4: Deosai

Stop At: Deosai National Park, Deosai Park Rd, Skardu Pakistan
Full Day Exploration Deosai
Visit Bara Pani , Kala Pani , and Sheosar Lake
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Caprafall Hotel / Hotel Snowland / Baltistan Continental

Day 5: Khaplu

Stop At: Manthoka Waterfall, Madhupur - Mantho Road، PO، Manthokha, Kharmang
Star Travel for Khaplu
Visit Manthoka Waterfall
Visit Khaplu and Khaplu Fort
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Caprafall Hotel / Hotel Snowland / Baltistan Continental

Day 6: Chillas

Stop At: Chilas Continental Hotel, KKH, Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chilās
Departure For Chillas
Moving Towards Chillas
Short stays While Travelling
Overnight stay in Hotel at Chillas
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Grace / Panorama

Day 7: Naran

Stop At: Saif-ul-Muluk Lake, Saif-Ul-Muluk National Park, Naran Pakistan
Departure from Chillas
A short stay at Naran
Visit Saif Ul Malook
Lunch / Dinner on the way at Abbottabad Route 35 Cafe
Moving Towards Lahore & Islamabad
Duration: 13 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Arrival at Lahore then Islamabad(next day)