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)