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9-Day Skardu Tour from Islamabad by Road

📅 9 Days / 8 Nights🚗 By Road📍 From Islamabad

An extended version of our classic Islamabad road trip, giving you two extra days to explore Khaplu and Basho Valley at a relaxed pace alongside all the standard Skardu highlights, Deosai, Shangrila, Shigar Fort and the Kachura Lakes.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1, Islamabad to Naran

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

Day 2, Babusar Pass to Skardu

Cross Babusar Pass. Nanga Parbat views at Chilas, then the Indus gorge to Skardu.

Day 3, Shangrila & Kachura Lakes

Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, Satpara Lake.

Day 4, Deosai National Park

Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai. Sheosar Lake wildlife spotting.

Day 5, Shigar Valley & Cold Desert

Shigar Fort heritage visit. Katpana Cold Desert.

Day 6, Khaplu Valley

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

Day 7, Basho Valley

Day trip into Basho Valley, pine forest, alpine meadows and a quiet riverside picnic.

Day 8, Skardu City Day

Kharpocho Fort hike, Skardu Bazaar and local food tour.

Day 9, Return to Islamabad

Early departure via the KKH, arriving Islamabad by evening.

Tour Highlights

Karakoram Highway DriveBabusar PassDeosai National ParkShangrila & Kachura LakesShigar FortKhaplu ValleyBasho Valley

✅ What's Included

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

❌ Not Included

Lunches and dinners
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Tour Information

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗
Departure CityIslamabad
Best TimeJune-October
Group Size4 to 12 people

Where You'll Stay

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Naran hotel
1 night en route.
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Skardu city hotel
5 nights with breakfast included.

Questions About This Tour

This 9-day version adds a dedicated Basho Valley day trip and an extra Skardu city day, giving a more relaxed pace overall.
Yes, the pace and attractions are family-friendly, similar to our Family Adventure package but with two extra flexible days.

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PKR 32,000
per person · varies by group size
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Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗
Departure CityIslamabad
Best TimeJune-October
Group Size4 to 12 people
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