Where does this tour start and finish?

All our tours start and finish in the capital city Islamabad.

What is the average group size for this tour?

The average group size of the tour is 2-12 people.

What type of accommodation is used for this tour?

All our active tours include 3 star hotel accommodation and camps for camp nights while all our cultural tours include 3 star hotels.

Do you charge a single supplement fee or can I be matched with another solo traveller?

If someone wants to share room with other traveler, we do not charge single supplement however if someone chooses to have a single supplement, an additional amount in USD is to be paid with the total cost of the tour.

Do you arrange airport transfers?

All our tours are all-inclusive. They include accommodation, meals, internal flights, airport transfers, and conveyance.

What do I need to pack/bring for this tour?

Some good clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, sneakers/joggers, jacket/hoodies, backpack.

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Skardu & Baltistan Cultural Adventure – Karakoram Mountains Journey

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From Islamabad to Rawalpindi

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Operator: Beyond the Valley
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Islamabad
Start point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Arrival Day)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
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
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
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
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
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
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Skardu to Islamabad (1 hour)
- Transfer to hotel
- Sightseeing in Islamabad
Day 8
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
End point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Departure)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to airport

Landmarks
Thorgo Pari
Shayok River
Indus River
Khaplu Fort Museum

Landmarks
Toqsikhar
Shyok River
Hushe River
Saltoro River
Chaqchan Mosque
Macholo Valley
Masherbrum Peak (K-1)
Khanqah-e-Maula
Hanjor Broq

Landmarks
Sarfaranga Cold Desert
Shigar Fort
Shigar River

Landmarks
Shangri-La Resort
Upper Kachura Lake
Soq Valley
Nansoq Village
Skardu Bazar

Landmarks
Deosai Plains
Manthal Rock Buddha
Sadpara Lake
Ali Malik Top
Bara Pani
Sheosar Lake

Landmarks
Taxila Museum

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Response rate

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Reviews from other tours by Beyond the Valley

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5.0

Hina
May 14th, 2024
5.0
Really amazing tour. It was all very well planned. Pakistan is a stunning country and the services provided to us by...
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Sehrish
May 13th, 2024
5.0
Overall great tour with very helpful and accommodating operators. Frequently checked in with us personally. Only...
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NH
March 7th, 2023
5.0
Great tour team. Everything was on point from pick up to drop off. Tour guides have lots of knowledge about the...
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Nicole
Asked on June 15th, 2023
Where does this tour start and finish?
Tour Details
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  All our tours start and finish in the capital city Islamabad.
K
Kylie
Asked on June 15th, 2023
What is the average group size for this tour?
Group size
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  The average group size of the tour is 2-12 people.
D
Douglas
Asked on June 15th, 2023
What type of accommodation is used for this tour?
Accommodation
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  All our active tours include 3 star hotel accommodation and camps for camp nights while all our cultural tours include 3 star hotels.
S
Sean
Asked on June 15th, 2023
Do you charge a single supplement fee or can I be matched with another solo traveller?
Single supplement
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  If someone wants to share room with other traveler, we do not charge single supplement however if someone chooses to have a single supplement, an additional amount in USD is to be paid with the total cost of the tour.
R
Richard
Asked on June 15th, 2023
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Flights / Transfers
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  All our tours are all-inclusive. They include accommodation, meals, internal flights, airport transfers, and conveyance.
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Carol
Asked on June 15th, 2023
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Accommodation
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  Yes, we do.
M
Matt
Asked on June 15th, 2023
What do I need to pack/bring for this tour?
Tour Details
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  Some good clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, sneakers/joggers, jacket/hoodies, backpack.
E
Edward
Asked on June 15th, 2023
Can I join this tour after it's already departed?
Tour Details
- Beyond the ValleyOperator•Written June 2023
  Yes, you can.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Skardu & Baltistan Cultural Adventure – Karakoram Mountains Journey

Itinerary

Islamabad

Islamabad to Khaplu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Khaplu

Included Activities

Khaplu to Shigar

Included Activities

Shigar to Skardu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Shigar to Deosai Plains

Included Activities

Shigar to Islamabad

Included Activities

Islamabad

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

Included Activities

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