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Pakistan holds five of the world's fourteen 8,000m peaks, this itinerary is built specifically to bring travelers within viewing distance of as many as reasonably possible in one trip, combining Skardu's K2/Broad Peak/Gasherbrum viewpoints with Fairy Meadows' Nanga Parbat views, without requiring a technical expedition.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Days 1 to 5, Skardu & Deosai
Shangrila, Shigar, Khaplu, full day Deosai National Park excursion.
Days 6 to 9, Optional Concordia Extension
For fit travelers, a shortened trek toward Concordia for K2/Broad Peak/Gasherbrum views.
Days 10 to 12, Fairy Meadows
Nanga Parbat views from the opposite side of the range, return to Islamabad.
The core Skardu and Fairy Meadows sections require only moderate fitness; the optional Concordia extension is demanding and better suited to experienced trekkers.