Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Islamabad
Islamabad- Start point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Arrival Day)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2
Islamabad to Khaplu
Islamabad to Khaplu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Yugo), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Islamabad to Skardu (1 hour)
- Drive through Ghanche district with stops at Thorgo Pari
- Visit to Shayok & Indus Rivers meeting points
- Traditional lunch at Yugo
- Drive to Khaplu and hotel check-in
Optional Activities
- Trek to Kharfaq Lake (5 hours trek both ways)
- Cultural walk in Yugo village streets to meet locals
Landmarks Thorgo Pari Shayok River Indus River Khaplu Fort Museum - Day 3
Khaplu
Khaplu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sailing fish farm), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Toqsikhar (old fort)
- Visit to Chaqchan Mosque
- Drive to Macholo Valley
- Leisure time and photography at Macholo Valley
- Cultural walk through Sailing village streets
- Lunch at Sailing fish farm
- Visit to Khanqah-e-Maula
- Sunset viewing at Hanjor Broq
Landmarks Toqsikhar Shyok River Hushe River Saltoro River Chaqchan Mosque Macholo Valley Masherbrum Peak (K-1) Khanqah-e-Maula Hanjor Broq - Day 4
Khaplu to Shigar
Khaplu to Shigar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shigar Fort), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Shigar Valley with photography stops
- Visit to Sarfaranga Cold Desert
- Visit to Shigar Fort
- Exploration of Shigar Fort museum and garden
- Short hike to old fort for sunset viewing
Landmarks Sarfaranga Cold Desert Shigar Fort Shigar River - Day 5
Shigar to Skardu
Shigar to Skardu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Soq Valley fish farm), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Shangri-La Resort
- Walk to Upper Kachura Lake through local houses and fields
- Free time and boating at Upper Kachura Lake
- Drive to Soq Valley
- Fishing and lunch at Soq Valley
- 50-minute hike to Nansoq Village
- Exploration of Nansoq Village with host family participation
- 50-minute hike back to Skardu
- Visit to Skardu Bazar for shopping
Optional Activities
- Boating at Shangri-La Resort
Landmarks Shangri-La Resort Upper Kachura Lake Soq Valley Nansoq Village Skardu Bazar - Day 6
Shigar to Deosai Plains
Shigar to Deosai Plains- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day excursion to Deosai Plains
- Visit to Manthal Rock Buddha
- Visit to Sadpara Lake
- Visit to Ali Malik Top
- Visit to Bara Pani
- Visit to Sheosar Lake
- Leisure time to explore the area
Landmarks Deosai Plains Manthal Rock Buddha Sadpara Lake Ali Malik Top Bara Pani Sheosar Lake - Day 7
Shigar to Islamabad
Shigar to Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Skardu to Islamabad (1 hour)
- Transfer to hotel
- Sightseeing in Islamabad
- Day 8
Islamabad
Islamabad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Islamabad
Optional Activities
- Day excursion to Taxila Museum and archaeological sites
Landmarks Taxila Museum - Day 9
Departure
Departure- End point
- Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Departure)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to airport
