Fri, 15 Sept
|Gilgit-Baltistan
Hunza & Skardu
Experience the Northern Areas of Pakistan & all their hospitality, new culture, amazing landscape & a refreshing trip to keep you focused in life.
Departure Dates
15-Sept-2023, 7:00 pm – 26-Sept-2023, 2:00 pm
Gilgit-Baltistan
Details of the Trip
This tour has been designed to the topmost beautiful locations in the Northern Areas, Hunza & Skardu. It covers Skardu, Shigar, all the way to Deosai, the last sanctuary for the Himalayan brown bear, and one of the highest plateaus in the world. The tour also covers Hunza, Attabad plus all the way to Khunjerab pass, Pakistan – China border.
Major places to be covered:
Hunza via Naran & Babusar Pass – Altit, Baltit fort, Attabad lake, Passu cathedrals, Sost, and all the way to Khunjerab pass. Skardu – Shangrila, Upper Kachura lake, Khaplu, Shigar & Deosai (Bara Pani, Kala Pani till Sheosar Lake) /Bashu Valley
Itinerary for the tour:
Day 00: Friday.
09:00 PM: Departure from Karachi via Train/Bus.
Day 01: Saturday.
09:00 PM: Arrival in Islamabad.
Dinner and Night stay in Islamabad Guest House/Hotel.
Day 02: Sunday.
Early morning departure. (Members joining from Islamabad will be informed about the meetup location & time)
08:00 AM: Stop en route for Breakfast at Besham/Balakot.
Lunch stop at Samar Nala/Beysal.
09:30 PM: Dinner & Overnight stay at Indus View Lodges or equivalent.
Day 03: Monday.
09:00 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM: Departure from Bunji/Chilas
Stop at 3 Mountain Ranges Junction Point.
Stop at Astak Nala
Visit of Kachura Lakes.
Arrival at Skardu
09:00 PM: Dinner & overnight stay in Kentish Lodges or equivalent.
Note: Gilgit - Skd Highway is under reconstruction and the journey may take a little longer than usual.
Day 04: Tuesday.
08:00 AM: Breakfast
08:45 AM: Visit of Shigar Fort & Manthoka Waterfalls.
07:00 PM: Arrival back at the hotel
09:00 PM: Dinner & overnight stay in Kentish Lodges or equivalent.
Day 05: Wednesday.
07:00 AM: Breakfast
07:30 AM: One-day excursion to Deosai – The land of Giants.
Visit of Sadpara Lake
Visit of Kala Pani, Bara Pani, and Sheosar Lake till accessible. (Day visit of Basho Valley if Deosai plains are not accessible).
07:00 PM: Back to Skardu.
09:00 PM: Dinner & overnight stay in Kentish Lodges or equivalent.
Day 06: Thursday.
07:00 AM: Breakfast
08:00 AM: Departure for Hunza.
09:00 PM: Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hunza Caravan Serai/Rainbow Hotel or equivalent.
Day 07: Friday.
07:30 AM: Breakfast.
08:30 AM: Departure for Day excursion to Attabad lake, Sost, Khunjerab Pass (Pak-China Border) till accessible via bus.
Visit of Passu, Hussaini Bridge, Gulmit, Sost, and Khunjerab National Park.
07:00 PM: Arrival back at Hunza.
09:00 PM: Dinner & Overnight Stay in Hunza Caravan Serai/Rainbow Hotel or equivalent.
Day 08: Saturday.
08:00 AM: Breakfast Visit of Altit fort Visit of Baltit Fort and Hunza Bazaar.
Visit of Eagles Nest.
02:00 PM: Departure for Chillas.
09:00 PM: Dinner & Overnight Stay in Chillas Indus View Lodges Or equivalent.
Day 09: Sunday.
07:30 AM: Breakfast.
08:30 AM: Departure for Islamabad
short stops en-route
Arrival In Islamabad.
End of services for members from Islamabad.
Dinner & Night stay in a Guesthouse/Hotel for Karachi members.
Day 10: Monday.
Check-out from Hotel/Guesthouse in Islamabad.
Day 11: Tuesday.
Arrival in Karachi
Services Included
✓ AC Transport (Toyota Hiace &/or Coaster. Disinfected and sanitized to ensure a safe journey)
✓ 4x4 Jeeps (Parado Tz/Tx for Deosai/Bashu Valley visit)
✓ Accommodation (Sanitized rooms. We only deal with hotels that are up to our set standards.)
✓ Meals mentioned in the detailed plan (We ensure the meals being prepared is handled with utmost hygiene. All you can eat, there's no limitation to the serving size of the meals, we don't count)
✓ Services of a tour manager (Well educated, informed, and experienced tour guides - our managers are trained to have an objective & professional approach)
✓ Basic First Aid Kit (Proper first aid kit is kept & nearest hospitals are pre-known in case of an unforeseen emergency)
Services not included
- Laundry, beverages, and personal snacks.
- An extra expense due to landslides or any reason beyond human control.
- Sight tickets for forts.
Package Prices
Price From Islamabad: (Excluding Islamabad stays)
3-4 person room sharing: PKR 43,000/- (Per head)
2 person room sharing: PKR 50,000/- (Per head)
Price From Islamabad: (Including Islamabad stays)
3-4 person room sharing: PKR 47,000/- (Per head)
2 person room sharing: PKR 56,000/- (Per head)
Price from Karachi:
Via Via Faisal Movers (Business Class) Bus 3-4 person room sharing: PKR 64,000/- (Per head)
Via Via Faisal Movers (Business Class) Bus 2 person room sharing: PKR 73,000/- (Per head)
Via Greenline (Business Class) Train 3-4 person room sharing: PKR 68,000/- (Per head)
Via Greenline (Business Class) Train 2 person room sharing: PKR 77,000/- (Per head)
Via Air 3 person room sharing: PKR 94,500/-* (Per head)
Via Air 2 person room sharing: PKR 103,500/-* (Per head)
*Via Air package is subject to change according to current airfares at the time of confirmation.
*Transport charges for Pick & drop from Airport/Station to Guesthouse/Hotel are not included in the above package price.
Payment Schedule:
50% when registering.
50% before the event starts.