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Duration8 days
Best seasonJun – Sep
LevelModerate
Starts fromIslamabad

Highlights

  • Shangrila and Upper Kachura lakes
  • Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace
  • Jeep safari across the Deosai plains
  • Cold desert of Katpana at sunset

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1

Islamabad to Chilas

Drive the KKH north to Chilas.

Day
2

Chilas to Skardu

Along the Indus gorge to Skardu.

Day
3

Shangrila & Kachura lakes

Lakeside morning and Katpana cold desert at sunset.

Day
4

Shigar Valley

Shigar Fort and the village of Shigar.

Day
5

Khaplu

Khaplu Palace and Chaqchan Mosque.

Day
6

Deosai National Park

Jeep safari to Sheosar Lake on the high plains.

Day
7

Skardu to Chilas

Begin the return journey.

Day
8

Return to Islamabad

Arrive in the evening. Tour ends.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
  • Hotels on twin-sharing basis
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Tour guide / coordinator
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Jeep transfers where listed

Not included

  • Flights to Islamabad / Lahore
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entry tickets unless listed
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

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