07 Days) Skardu, Shigar, Ghanche and Kharmang
(07 Days) Skardu, Shigar, Ghanche and Kharmang
Itinerary Code: RVT=109
Duration: 7 Days
Mode of Transport: Air Travel (Flight) Day 1 Fly to Skardu
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 Fly Islamabad – Skardu
Fly to Skardu airport from Benazir International Airport, Islamabad
Pick up from the airport by guide and/or driver
Drive to Shangrila Resort for a tour
Visit Upper & Lower Kachura lake
Drive to Xokh Nala (water stream) – if time allows
Drive to city and check-in at hotel (lunch)
Rest at hotel OR Drive around Skardu city and Bazaar
Night stay in Skardu
Day 02 Skardu –Shiger -Skardu
Drive through Cold Desert to Shigar valley
Visit Shigar Fort Residence (Walk around Shigar (optional)
Hike to Jarba Xho – optional 1hr walk (one-way) for hikers only
Night stay in Skardu
Day 03 Skardu- Excursion Deosai Plan – Skardu
Departure for Deosai Plateau
Stop at Sadpara Lake
Picnic lunch at Deosai plan
Drive back to Skardu
Rest at hotel OR
Hike to Kharpocho fort (45min hike – subject to time)
Night stay in Skardu
Day 04 Skardu – Ghanch – Khaplu Valley
Drive to Ghanche district
Visit the Sailing village and fish farms
Drive to Khaplu Fort Residence Visit Chaqchan mosque
Night stay in Khaplu/Skardu
Day 05 Khaplu – Kharmang –Skardu
Departure for Kharmang district
Drive to Manthoka waterfalls
Night stay in Skardu
Day 06 Excursion Upper Lower Kachura
Drop at Shangrila Resort
Full free day at Shangrila Resort
Night Stay at Shangrila Resort Hotel
Day 07 Fly Islamabad
Drop at Skardu Airport
Departure for Islamabad from Skardu airport
Dream your journey
Cost included
ü Foreign tourists (non-Pakistani)
ü Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
ü Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
ü All domestic road transfers
ü All hotel accommodation (twin sharing Basis )
ü Half Board at hotel meals (breakfast, and dinner)
ü RVT Support staff (assistant(s) etc)
Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals)
ü Licensed professional guide
ü Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)
ü Hotel accommodation according to the itinerary
ü Hotel meals according to the itinerary
ü RVT Support staff (assistant(s) etc – according to need)
Cost Not Include
Foreign tourists (Non-Pakistani)
Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered)
International airfare & Domestic airfare
Meals; Lunch does not include
Personal equipment (clothes, boots, etc)
Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)
Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals)
Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges)
Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested)
International airfare for overseas Pakistani
Personal equipment (warm clothes, boots, etc)
Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir, etc)