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7-Day Skardu Road Trip

📅 7 Days / 6 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Islamabad

Pakistan's classic mountain road trip, one of the great drives on Earth. We travel the legendary Karakoram Highway, crossing Babusar Pass at 4,170m before descending to the thundering Indus River. Seven days, six extraordinary nights.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1, Islamabad to Naran

Early morning departure. Drive through Mansehra into the beautiful Kaghan Valley. Overnight in Naran.

Day 2, Babusar Pass to Skardu

Cross Babusar Pass (4,170m), sweeping views of the Himalaya. Stop at turquoise Lulusar Lake. Descend to Chilas where Nanga Parbat (8,126m) dominates the skyline. Follow the Indus gorge to Skardu.

Day 3, Shangrila & Kachura Lakes

Shangrila Resort, Heaven on Earth, famous airplane restaurant and boating. Hike to Upper Kachura Lake. Satpara Lake. Evening at Skardu Bazaar.

Day 4, Deosai National Park

Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai. Sheosar Lake wildlife spotting. Wildflower meadows as far as the eye can see.

Day 5, Shigar Valley & Cold Desert

Shigar Fort heritage visit. Katpana Cold Desert, sand dunes against snow peaks.

Day 6, Khaplu Valley

Shyok River drive to Khaplu. Khaplu Palace (Serena). Chaqchan Mosque built in 1370 CE. Manthoka Waterfall at 180ft.

Day 7, Return to Islamabad

Early departure via KKH. Arrive Islamabad by early evening.

Tour Highlights

Karakoram Highway DriveBabusar Pass at 4,170mNanga Parbat ViewpointDeosai National ParkShangrila & Kachura LakesShigar FortKhaplu Valley

✅ What's Included

AC coach or coaster transport
Standard hotel with breakfast daily
Licensed local guide
Pickup from Islamabad

❌ Not Included

Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Tour Information

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗 (Karakoram Highway)
Departure CityIslamabad
Group Size4 to 12 people
Best TimeJune-October
Babusar PassOpen approximately June-October
Physical LevelEasy, suitable for all ages

Where You'll Stay

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Hotels en route
Comfortable local hotels in Naran and Chilas. Clean rooms with breakfast.
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In Skardu
2-3 nights at a well-reviewed Skardu city hotel. Upgrade options available.

Questions About This Tour

June to October is ideal. Babusar Pass opens around June. The KKH via Chilas is open year-round.
The KKH is largely paved and well-maintained. Our drivers navigate it regularly.

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Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗 (Karakoram Highway)
Departure CityIslamabad
Group Size4 to 12 people
Best TimeJune-October
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