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Skardu 8 Days Private Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights4.8 (356 reviews)

Quick facts

Duration8 Days / 7 Nights

Best seasonCold in winters, Pleasant in summers

LanguageUrdu, English

WeatherCool Summers, Cold Winters (snowfall in season)

PickupIslamabad

THE EXPERIENCE

About this tour

Experience an exclusive, private 8-day tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Skardu and Basho Valley with SaffarGuru. Enjoy personalized travel in a dedicated Toyota Corolla GLi, exploring high-altitude deserts, crystal-clear lakes, historic forts, and pristine mountain valleys at your own comfortable pace.

Discover iconic destinations including Upper & Lower Kachura (Shangrila) Lakes, Basho Valley, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort, Soq Valley, and Katpana Lake. Designed for private groups, families, and couples, this package offers full flexibility, private transport, 4x4 off-road jeep excursions, and complete hassle-free travel management from Islamabad.

Travel in comfort

Hotel

Comfortable & handpicked hotel stays for all nights

Transport

Dedicated Toyota Corolla GLi throughout the tour (Islamabad to Islamabad).

Meals

Breakfast Included

Guide

Friendly, local driver well-versed with mountain routes

Places you'll explore

Karakoram Highway

Upper Kachura Lake

Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Resort)

Basho Valley

Sarfaranga Cold Desert

Katpana Desert & Lake

Shigar Fort & Valley

Soq Valley

Indus River Confluence Point

What's included

Accommodation in standard hotel/resort

Daily Breakfast

Dedicated Private Transport (Toyota Corolla GLi)

4x4 Off-Road Jeep for Basho Valley

Experienced Driver Expenses & Allowances

Fuel Expenses

Highway Toll Taxes and Parking Fees

Not included

Lunch & Dinner

Personal Expenses & Shopping

Entry Tickets (Forts, Parks, Lakes)

Water Sports or Recreational Activity Charges

Personal Insurance & Emergency Expenses

Tour itinerary

Day 1Islamabad to Chilas / Naran

Pickup from Islamabad airport / preferred location
Departure via Hazara Motorway & Karakoram Highway (or Babusar Pass route, subject to weather)
Scenic refreshment stops along the way
Hotel check-in and overnight stay

Day 2Chilas / Naran to Skardu Valley

Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Scenic drive along the Indus River and Jaglot-Skardu Road
Stop at the confluence point of the mountain ranges
Arrival in Skardu, check-in to hotel
Overnight stay in Skardu

Day 3Shangrila Resort & Upper Kachura Lake

Breakfast at hotel
Visit Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Resort)
Short walk to Upper Kachura Lake for photography, boating, and relaxation
Evening free for exploring the local Skardu bazaar
Overnight stay in Skardu

Day 44x4 Off-Road Excursion to Basho Valley

Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to 4x4 Off-Road Jeep
Drive to the hidden gem of Basho Valley
Explore pine forests, wooden bridges, and fresh streams
Drive back to Skardu for overnight stay

Day 5Shigar Fort, Soq Valley & Sarfaranga Cold Desert

Breakfast at hotel
Excursion to Shigar Valley
Visit historic 17th-century Shigar Fort (Fong-Khar) and scenic Soq Valley
Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert & Katpana Lake for sunset views
Overnight stay in Skardu

Day 6Leisure / Local Exploration & Drive towards Chilas

Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Free time for local shopping and souvenir shopping in Skardu
Begin drive towards Chilas / Jaglot along the Karakoram Highway
Check-in to hotel and overnight stay

Day 7Chilas / Jaglot to Naran / Besham

Breakfast at hotel and check-out
Scenic drive back through the mountains with refreshment stops
Arrival at Naran / Besham, hotel check-in
Evening at leisure and overnight stay

Day 8Return Drive to Islamabad

Breakfast at hotel
Continue drive back to Islamabad via Hazara Motorway
Drop-off at Islamabad Airport / preferred location
End of tour with unforgettable memories

Plan notes

All travellers must carry their Original CNIC/Passport for physical verification at security checkpoints. Package pricing includes daily breakfast, dedicated private Corolla GLi, 4x4 Basho jeep, fuel, and tolls. Lunch, dinner, fort entry tickets, and personal activities are paid directly on-site. Mountain weather can drop quickly, so pack layered warm clothing, thermals, gloves, and comfortable footwear. High-altitude itineraries and road access remain subject to local weather and road conditions.