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12-Day Skardu Tour from Karachi by Road

📅 12 Days / 11 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Karachi

For travelers from Karachi who want the full overland adventure rather than flying, this twelve-day package covers the long drive north through Pakistan's heartland onto the Karakoram Highway, followed by a complete Skardu itinerary.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1-2, Karachi to Islamabad

Long overland drive north through Sindh and Punjab, with an overnight rest stop. Arrive Islamabad on Day 2.

Day 3, Islamabad to Naran

Drive through Mansehra into the Kaghan Valley. Overnight in Naran.

Day 4, Babusar Pass to Skardu

Cross Babusar Pass (4,170m). Descend to Chilas with Nanga Parbat views, then on to Skardu via the Indus gorge.

Day 5, Shangrila & Kachura Lakes

Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, Satpara Lake.

Day 6, Deosai National Park

Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai. Sheosar Lake and wildflower meadows.

Day 7, Shigar Valley & Cold Desert

Shigar Fort heritage visit. Katpana Cold Desert.

Day 8, Khaplu Valley

Shyok River drive to Khaplu. Khaplu Palace, Chaqchan Mosque and Manthoka Waterfall.

Day 9, Skardu City Day

Kharpocho Fort, Skardu Bazaar and local food tour.

Day 10, Return to Islamabad

Drive back via the KKH, arriving Islamabad in the evening.

Day 11-12, Islamabad to Karachi

Return overland journey south, arriving back in Karachi on Day 12.

Tour Highlights

Karachi to Islamabad Overland DriveKarakoram HighwayBabusar PassDeosai National ParkShangrila & Kachura LakesShigar FortKhaplu Valley

✅ What's Included

AC coach or private transport for the full route
Hotel with breakfast daily
Licensed local guide in Skardu
Pickup from your Karachi address

❌ Not Included

Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Tour Information

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗 (full overland)
Departure CityKarachi
Best TimeJune-October
Physical LevelModerate, long driving days

Where You'll Stay

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Rest-stop hotels
Comfortable hotels on the Karachi-Islamabad and Naran legs.
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Skardu city hotel
4 nights with breakfast included.

Questions About This Tour

Yes, most Karachi travelers prefer to fly Karachi-Islamabad and only do the Islamabad-Skardu leg by road. We offer that combined version too; ask us for pricing.
Approximately 20-24 hours of driving, which we split over two days with an overnight rest stop for comfort and safety.

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PKR 68,000
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Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗 (full overland)
Departure CityKarachi
Best TimeJune-October
Physical LevelModerate, long driving days
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