(07 Days) - Skardu, Shigar & Khaplu (Shangrila Resort PAKISTAN

Trip Code: RVT=108

Duration: 07 Days

Mode of Transport: by Road Travel

Day 01 Islamabad – Narran/ Chilas

Pickup and departure from Islamabad

Stop at Balakot/Mansehra

Check-in at hotel in Naran

Shopping/Free time in Naran

Evening walk around Naran (Optional)

Night Stay in Naran/Kaghan (Standard Hotel)

Day 02 Narran/ chilas- Skardu

Departure for Skardu (early morning)

Early morning drive towards Babusar Pass (4,170m/ 13, 690 ft)

Stop at Lulusar Lake

Photograph, enjoy and witness the surreal beauty on one of the highest passes (Babusar Pass) in the world

Pass through Diamer district and enter Skardu road along Indus river

Night stay in Skardu (Shangrila Resort Hotel)

Day 03 Skardu excursion

Visit Upper Kachura lake (7 30am)

Departure for Deosai Plateau

Stop at Sadara lake/Dam

Picnic lunch at Deosai National Park

Visit Skardu Bazaar

Visit and hike to Kharpocho fort (40min hike – optional)

Night stay in Skardu (Shangrila Resort Hotel)

Day 04 Skardu- Ghanch- Shiger

Drive to Ghanche district

Visit Sailing village and walk to fish farm

Drive to Khaplu

Visit Chaqchan

Visit of Khaplu Fort

Drive to Shigar Fort (if time permits and if participants not tired)

Night stay in Skardu (Shangrila Resort Hotel)

Day 05 Skardu Kharmang Valley

Drive to Kharmang district

Spend time at Manthoka Waterfalls

Free time in Skardu Old Bazaar

Night stay in Skardu (Shangrila Resort Hotel)

Day 06 Skardu – Nanrran/ Besham

Morning drive to Naran/Besham

Night Stay in Naran/Kaghan/Besham

Day 07 Narran/ Besham – Islamabad Departure

Departure for Islamabad

Arrival and drop in Islamabad

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 rooms)

ü All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

ü Support staff (assistant(s) etc)

ü Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals)

ü Licensed professional guide

ü Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)

ü Hotel accommodation according to itinerary

ü Hotel meals according to 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

 Personal equipments (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 equipments (warm clothes, boots etc)

 Tips for guides, porters, staff etc

 Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)