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Skardu Valley Tour 2024-2025

5 days
Start and end in Islamabad
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Islamabad to Skardu

    Start point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad Airport/ Your Hotel, 06:00 - 06:15)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Katpana sand dunes
    • Boat ride on Upper Kachura Lake
    • Exploration of Shangrila Resort gardens and orchards
    • Visit to Manthal Buddha Rock ancient carvings
    • Visit to Sadpara Lake
    Landmarks
    Katpana
    Upper Kachura Lake
    Shangrila Resort
    Lower Kachura Lake
    Manthal Buddha Rock
    Sadpara Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dune bashing in Sarfaranga Desert
    • Camel rides in Sarfaranga Desert
    • Visit to Shigar Fort
    • Visit to Amburiq Mosque
    Landmarks
    Sarfaranga Desert
    Shigar Fort
    Amburiq Mosque
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  3. Day 3

    Skardu to Khaplu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mantokha Waterfall
    • Visit to Khaplu Fort
    • Visit to Chaqchan Mosque
    Landmarks
    Mantokha Waterfall
    Khaplu Fort
    Chaqchan Mosque
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  4. Day 4

    Khaplu to Skardu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sailing Fish Farm
    • Visit to Barah village
    • Interaction with local villagers
    Landmarks
    Sailing Fish Farm
    Barah
  5. Day 5

    Skardu to Islamabad

    End point
    Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (Islamabad Airport/ Your Hotel, 14:15 - 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Islamabad markets and landmarks

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    July 27th, 2024
    Thank you Team Gypsy Traces and Tours for beautifully executing my Tour plans. We started our tour from Islamabad and...
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    Traveled in April 2024
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your journey from Islamabad to Askoli was such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic that our local guides could enhance your adventure by facilitating interactions with the local communities and sharing their rich culture and cuisine. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the stunning landscapes and unique experiences along the way. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future!
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Gypsy Traces and Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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