Skardu & Fairy Meadows

Major Places to be Covered:

This tour is thoughtfully designed to take you through some of the most breathtaking destinations in the Northern Areas, featuring both Skardu and Fairy Meadows. In Skardu, you'll experience the serene beauty of Shangrila Resort, the tranquil Upper Kachura Lake, the historic Shigar Valley, the surreal Katpana Desert, the cascading Manthoka Waterfall, and the vast Deosai Plains or the lush Bashu Valley.

The journey to Fairy Meadows begins with a scenic drive through Naran & Babusar Pass or via Besham, leading to Raikot Bridge. From there, an adventurous jeep ride and a short trek bring you to the enchanting Fairy Meadows, offering mesmerizing views of Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth-highest peak.

11-Day Fairy Meadows & Skardu Tour Itinerary

Mountains, Meadows & Magic: A Journey into Pakistan’s Northern Wonders

Day 00: Friday

🕖 07:00 PM – Departure from Karachi via Green Line Train / Business Class Bus

📍 Journey Duration:

• By Bus: 19–20 Hours

• By Train: 21–22 Hours

  
  

Day 01: Saturday

🛫 Departure for By-Air Clients

🕗 08:00 PM – Arrival in Islamabad

🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay in Islamabad

🏨 Hotel: Hard Rock Lodges / Premier Inn / Equivalent

Day 02: Sunday

🕔 05:00 AM – Early Morning Departure from Islamabad (Meetup Location will be Shared for members joining from Islamabad)

🍽️ 08:00 AM – Breakfast at Besham / Balakot

📍 Scenic Short Stops en Route

🕗 08:30 PM – Arrival at Chilas / Jaglot / Gonarfarm

🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay

🏨 Hotel Options:

• Chilas: Shangrila Chilas / Indus Lodges

• Jaglot: United Hotel / Junction Resort📍 Journey Duration: 10–12 Hours

  
  

Day 03: Monday

🍽️ 07:30 AM – Breakfast

🕗 08:00 AM – Departure for Fairy Meadows via Raikot Bridge

🚙 4x4 Jeep Ride from Raikot to Tattu Village

🥾 Trek to Fairy Meadows (approx. 2.5–3 hours)

🕔 05:00 PM – Arrival at Fairy Meadows

🍽️ 09:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay in Camps (Cottage upgrade available at extra cost)

Day 04: Tuesday

🍽️ 08:00 AM – Breakfast

🥾 08:30 AM – Trek to Beyal Camp & Nanga Parbat Viewpoint

🕑 02:00 PM – Enjoy Views & Lunch at Viewpoint

🕔 05:00 PM – Return to Fairy Meadows

🍽️ 09:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay in Camps (Cottage upgrade available at extra cost)

Day 05: Wednesday

🍽️ 07:30 AM – Breakfast

🕗 08:00 AM – Descend to Tattu Village & Travel back to Raikot via Jeep

🕚 11:00 AM – Departure for Skardu via Jaglot

📍 Short stop at Astak Nala

🕖 07:00 PM – Arrival in Skardu – Check-in

🍽️ 09:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay

🏨 Hotel: Al Noor Hotel / Kentish Lodge / Apricot & Spring Lodges / Equivalent

📍 Journey Duration: 7–8 Hours

Day 06: Thursday

🍽️ 07:30 AM – Breakfast

🕘 09:00 AM – Visit:📍 Sarfaranga Cold Desert

📍 Shigar Fort

📍 Manthoka Waterfall

🕖 07:00 PM – Return to Hotel

🍽️ 09:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay

🏨 Same as above

Day 07: Friday

🍽️ 08:00 AM – Breakfast

🚙 Full-Day Excursion to Bashu Valley or Deosai Plains via 4x4 Prado TZ (based on accessibility)

🕖 07:00 PM – Return to Skardu

🍽️ 09:00 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay

🏨 Same as above

Day 08: Saturday

🍽️ 07:00 AM – Breakfast

🕗 08:00 AM – Departure for Naran / Besham

📍 Scenic Short Stops

🕘 09:30 PM – Arrival & Check-in

🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay

🏨 Hotel Options:

• Besham: Besham Hilton / Equivalent

• Naran: Naran Retreat / Rose Valley / Naran Hilton / Equivalent

  
  

Day 09: Sunday

🍽️ 08:00 AM – Breakfast

🕘 09:00 AM – Departure for Islamabad

📍 Visit to Khanpur Dam – Enjoy optional water activities (not included in cost)

🕖 Arrival in Islamabad – End of Services for Islamabad Members

🍽️ Dinner & Overnight Stay for Karachi Returnees

🏨 Hotel: Hard Rock Lodges / Premier Inn / Equivalent

Day 10: Monday

🛏️ Check-out from Hotel / Guest House in Islamabad

Day 11: Tuesday

🕑 Arrival in Karachi

📍 End of Tour – With Stories, Smiles & Stunning Memories!

Note: A few hours deviation in the basic itinerary due to uncontrollable factors is normal.

Package Includes - What to look for when booking:

✓ AC Transport (Toyota Hiace / Toyota Coaster).

✓ 4x4 Jeeps (Parado Tz/Tx for Bashu Valley/Deosai visit & Jeep for Tattu Village)

✓ Accommodation (Family Standard 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, porter services, beverages, and personal snacks.

• An extra expense due to landslides or any reason beyond human control.

• Sight tickets for forts.​ 

• AC/Heater charges other than Islamabad stays are not included.

Package Prices

Prices from Islamabad:

(Excluding Islamabad stays)  

3-4/Common room sharing: 51,000/head 

2- person/Couple room sharing: 61,500/head

(Including Islamabad stays)

Common room sharing: PKR 58,000/head.

2-person/Couple room sharing: PKR 71,500/head

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Ticket prices from Karachi: (Per head and one-way prices)  

By Bus Faisal Movers Business Class: 10,000/-

By Train Green line Business Class: 14,000/-

By Air Economy Class: 25,000/-*

Child Policy: (Ground Package)  

0-2 Year will be free in ground Package (No seat)

3-7 Year will be Half Charged with a folding seat in Vehicle  

Above 7 will be charged as adult

* The cost of a round-trip ticket for a child traveling from Karachi to Islamabad and back will be determined in accordance with the applicable policies of the chosen mode of transportation, whether it be by bus, train, or airline  ​

*Via Air package is subject to change according to current airfares at the time of confirmation.

*Transport charges for Pick & drop from Airport, Bus/Train Station to Guesthouse/Hotel are not included in the above package prices.