Skardu, Shigar and Ghanche with Apricot Tours (7 Days)
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See Skardu key spots with our knowledgeable local guides
- Local Experience
- Balanced
- Some Walking
- Sightseeing
Skardu, capital of Baltistan is perched 2,438 meters above sea level in the backdrop of the great peaks of the Karakorams.
Shigar is one of those places where anyone would love to go back any time. The beauty is enchanting, specially the beautiful Shigar Fort and the Katpana Cold Desert.
Ghanche is one of the most beautiful valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan. Surrounded by lofty mountains.
Itinerary
Day 1
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
Day 2
Departure for Shigar, 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 Shigar (Shigar Fort Residence – Serena Hotels)
Day 3
Departure for Deosai Plateau
Stop at Sadtpara lake/Dam
Picnic lunch at Deosai
Night stay in Shigar (Shigar Fort Residence – Serena Hotels)
Day 4
Drive to Shangrila Resort
Visit Upper Kachura lake
Visit Skardu Bazaar
Visit to Kharpocho fort (40min hike – optional)
Night stay in Shigar (Shigar Fort Residence – Serena Hotels)
Day 5
Drive to Ghanche district
Visit Sailing village and fish farms
Visit Chaqchan mosque
Visit of Khaplu Fort
Night stay in Khaplu (Khaplu Fort Residence – Serena Hotels)
Day 6
Departure for Naran or Besham
Night stay in Besham or Naran
Day 7
Departure for Islamabad
Arrival and drop in Islamabad
Dream your journey