Skardu is a lush green and scenic valley with blue waters located in Gilgit Baltistan .It is located at an elevation of over 2225meters. Skardu is famous for mountaineering and trekking as it holds the second highest mountain in the world called k2, which is 8611 meters above from the sea level. Moreover, the lush green valley is rich with cultural festivals and people of this valley are so soft hearted that catches millions of tourist every year. If we look into deserts we will find the worlds biggest cold desert in Skardu where every year a mega jeep safari event is organized by the Pakistan government and by the locals .
Hunza Nagar valley no longer needs any introduction in tourism sector as these two places have become the most popular tourist destination from last two decades .Hunza Nagar is located in Gilgit Baltistan. Hunza was ruled as princely state before the independence of Pakistan and its now a modern city with its cultural values and norms .Hunza has two historical forts Altit fort and Baltit fort where the heritage is preserved. Witness the mighty Rakaposhi mountain which is 7788 meters above from the sea level. One of the best trekking sides for the mountain trekkers, who are looking for adventurous trekking’s. These two valleys are surrounded by Karakorum mountain range.
Itinerary
First Day: Chilas
- Leaving from Islamabad
- Drive through Hazara Motorway
- Brief stop at Besham
- Ride besides the Indus River
- Pit stops on the way
- Night stayover in Chilas
Second Day: Skardu
- Enroute Skardu (early morning)
- Ride besides Indus River
- Brief stop Nanga Parbat viewpoint (Thalichi)
- Cross over Alam bridge
- A break at Astak Nala
- Check-in at Skardu
- Night stayover in Skardu
Third Day: Shigar
- Ride to Shangrilla Resort
- Visit Upper Kachura lake
- Continue ride towards Shigar (1-hour Drive)
- Sight seeing of Shigar Fort Residence
- Trek to Kharpocho fort (40min hike – optional)
- Ride Back to Skardu
- Night stayover in Skardu
Forth Day: Basho Valley
- Ride to Basho Valley
- Off-roading to Basho
- Enjoy the breath taking view on the way
- Pass-over Indus Bridge
- Exploring the mesmerizing village Sultanabad
- Courageous ride on the rock paths
- Ride back to Skardu
- Night stayover in Skardu
Fifth Day: Deosai National Park
- Ride to Deosai National Park
- Brief stop at Sheosar Lake
- Eat Picnic Lunch (Take with you packed Lunch-optional)
- Pass-through Bara Pani
- Admire the beauty of Sadpara Lake
- Stop at Manthal Buddha
- Drive to Astore
- Night stayover in Astore
Sixth Day: Hunza Valley
- Getaway for Hunza Valley
- Pit stop at Nanga Parbat Viewpoint (Thalichi)
- Travel along Gilgit River
- Break at junction points (where three mountain ranges meet- The Karakoram, The Himalaya, & The Hindukush)
- Pass-through Gilgit, Sultanabad, & Juglot
- Break at Rakaposhi viewpoint
- Exploring the beautiful valleys on the way
- Arrival and Check-in hotel at Hunza for night stayover
Seventh Day: Heritage Tour
- Trip to Altit Fort and a brief presentation about Altit Fort (more than 900 years old)
- Relax at Altit village and gardens
- Visit and exhibition inside Baltit Fort (more than 700 years old) in Karimabad
- Free time for shopping in Karimabad
- Visit Café De Hunza – famous for walnut cake (optional)
- Visit Mountain Cup Café – famous for Almond Cake (Optional)
- Ride to the uppermost viewpoint (Duiker) in Hunza-Nagar (witness sunset on white peaks)
- Free time in Karimabad
- Night stayover in Duiker
Eighth Day: Borith Lake/ Husseini Suspension Bridge
- Leave for Pak-China Border (Khunjerab Pass – highest road border in the world)
- Passing through Ganish bridge & ancient rock carving
- Break at well-known Attabad lake
- Ride through newly constructed Pak-China friendship tunnels
- Route through Husseini glacier, view of Passu Cathedral/Cones (above 6000) and Shispar peak
- Night Stayover in Borith Lake
Ninth Day: Khunjerab Pass
- Cross-through Passu cones and Batura (world’s 4th largest glacier) viewpoints
- Arrive at Khunjerab National Park in Deh
- Spot marmots
- Reach Pak-China border and be amazed by the natural environment and witness snow in summers on a lucky day
- Greet Chinese people (soldiers/border police/Chinese tourists from the other side)
- Eat packed/picnic lunch on Pak-China Border (4733m)
- Shopping time on return in Sost (Immigration/Customs point) for Chinese goods (electronics, watches, etc)
- Night stayover in Karimabad
Tenth Day: Hoper Valley
- Tour of Nagar district
- Ride to Hoper glacier viewpoint
- Drive along Nagar River
- Delve into the beautiful valleys on the way
- Break at Hoper Glacier
- Trek to Bualtar Glacier & Massive Hopper Glacier
- Ride back to Hunza
- Night stayover in Karimabad
Eleventh Day: Naltar
- Enroute Naltar
- Off-road drive from Nomal Valley
- Explore Naltar Lake
- Dig into Naltar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Off-road to Satrangi Lake
- Ride to Gilgit
- Night Stayover in Gilgit
Twelfth Day: Islamabad
- Depart for Islamabad.
- Pit stops on the way
- Arrival and drop-in Islamabad
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what is included
- Air tickets
- Food ,accommodation
- Toll taxes
- Car
- Guide
- Photography
|Terms & Conditions|
Our team will give services according to government sops
Our Terms & Conditions are strictly followed and applied. We encourage you to read and agree with them carefully before booking a trip with us.
Registered members will be provided with an undertaking form at the start of the trip having the details of the trip along with the mentioned terms & conditions. All members will be required to physically sign that form along with thumb impression. (Mandatory)
1. The members shall not be indulged in any act reflecting moral or character failing during the activities.
2. Using drugs or found party to drug sale or possession is strictly prohibited. If anyone finds or caught using any kind of drug will be expelled from the trip right away on the spot and the person will not be eligible for any kind of refund.
3.Use of violent behavior including altercation, insinuations of indecent kind, verbal and physical abuse and assault, aggravated behavior, or any other act amounting to unbecoming of member are strictly prohibited.
4. All members would give extra care for the local environmental care .Garbage (tins. Water bottles, wrappers etc.) shall be suitably disposed without polluting water sources.
5. The host reserves the right to cancel trip without prior notice for any reasons deemed appropriate by them. In such a case the registered participants will receive full refund.
6. During the trip, the itineraries may be affected by reasons beyond control of the hosts. In such situation, organizers will not be held responsible in any case.
7. On steep ascends in mountainous areas, air conditioned of the buses will be operational on on-off basis to keep the vehicles from overheating.
8.Every humanly possible care will be taken for the safety of members, still each venture can be fraught with endangers of unforeseen natural disasters like avalanches and crevasse falls or any other accidents and sometimes such disasters cannot be ruled out. In any such type of accident during the whole tour, the company, group leader and the tour organizers will not be held responsible in any form.
9. In case of theft, lost or damage to personal belongings during the duration of the trip, organizers will not be held responsible in any case.
10. On adventure trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond the control of organizers can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the Leader and Guide will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group
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