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5 days complete Skardu tour By Air

5 days
From Islamabad to Skardu
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Skardu

    Your guide meets you at Skardu airport and drives you to Shangrila Resort, where you'll get your first look at the area. Stop by Upper Kachura Lake to settle in and get oriented. If there's time before dark, head out to Xokh Nala water stream for a quick look around before checking in for the night.

    Start point
    Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan (Main International Arrival Gate)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shangrila Resort
    • Visit Upper Kachura Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Drive to Xokh Nala (water stream)
    Landmarks
    Shangrila Resort
    Upper Kachura Lake
    Xokh Nala
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  2. Day 2

    Skardu to Khaplu

    Set out for Khaplu on a full day tour. You'll see the ancient Chaqchang Mosque and then walk through the historic Khaplu Fort to get a sense of the region's past. The afternoon takes you through Khaplu Valley, and after that you'll return to Khaplu for an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Day tour to Khaplu
    • Visit Chaqchang Mosque
    • Visit Khaplu Fort
    • Visit Khaplu Valley
    Landmarks
    Chaqchang Mosque
    Khaplu Fort
    Khaplu Valley
  3. Day 3

    Khaplu to Shigar Valley

    Drive into Shigar Valley for a road adventure. Along the way, you'll see Manthuka Waterfall and the Cold Desert landscape. Once there, check out Shigar Fort and spend time wandering through Shigar Valley. The rest of the day is yours to do additional exploring if you want, then settle in for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Road adventure to Shigar Valley
    • Visit Manthuka Waterfall
    • Visit Cold Desert
    • Visit Shigar Fort
    • Visit Shigar Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion in Shigar (free time available)
    Landmarks
    Manthuka Waterfall
    Cold Desert
    Shigar Fort
    Shigar Valley
  4. Day 4

    Shigar Valley to Deosai Plains

    Take a day trip to Deosai Plains and stop at Sadpara Lake and Sheosar Lake. After that, you have the afternoon and most of the day to wander around the landscape on your own pace. Head back to your hotel by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Day excursion to Deosai Plains
    • Visit Sadpara Lake
    • Visit Sheosar Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Deosai Plains
    Landmarks
    Deosai Plains
    Sadpara Lake
    Sheosar Lake
  5. Day 5

    Shigar Valley to Islamabad

    Transfer to Skardu Airport for your flight to Islamabad, wrapping up your time in Northern Pakistan.

    End point
    Skardu, Leh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Dop off at Skardu airport)
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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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before February 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Exploria. 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 60 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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