In the extreme north of Pakistan, Skardu the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, is an epitome of beauty, serenity and wilderness.
Paths to some of the world’s highest mountains that includes K2, K3, and Gasherbrum; all are connected through this valley. These towering mountains attract thousands of climbers from all over the world each year; some have even lost their lives in efforts to summit these steep climbs. Skardu district is located at the confluence of river Indus and the Shyok river and makes the base camp for leading tourist destinations in Gilgit-Baltistan including K-2. The district is the best manifestation of hospitality and respect to tourist. People of Skardu can speak English and Urdu but their mother tongue is Balti. Of particular note, Kharpocho Fort, Manthal Rock (Buddha Rock), Sadpara and Kachura Lake, exquisite Shangile Lake and the most famous Deosai plateau. Shigar fort renovated on scientific lines while preserving the cultural and architectural values, presents a through learning of the history and culture on one hand while offers a comfortable stay in traditional room/suites on the other hand with continental and local food varieties.
After Jaglot on the Karakoram Highway, a turn towards Skardu. During the seven-hour journey, one is greeted with several streams, springs, and the hospitality of the local people. Soon after crossing the old wooden bridge built over the River Indus, one reaches Shangrila.
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Continue drive to Chilas via besham side
Night stay in Chilas
Standard: Shangrila Hotel Chilas
Deluxe: Gilgit Serena Hotel
Breakfast call at 08:00AM
Departure at sharp for Skardu Valley 08:30AM
Reach Skardu in the evening
Night stay in Skardu
Standard: Himalaya/Concordia Hotel Skardu
Deluxe: Byarsa Hotel
Breakfast
Visit of Uper Kachura Lake & Shangrila Lake
Visit of Kharpocho fort
Sadpara Lake
Night stay in Skardu
Standard: Himalaya/Concordia Hotel Skardu
Deluxe: Byarsa Hotel
Stop at Mantokha waterfall
Departure for Shigar
Stop at Cold desert of shigar
Visit of Shigar Fort
Night stay in Shigar
Standard: Space Hotel
Deluxe: Shigar Serena Hotel
Breakfast
Hot water Springs
Dinner at a local house in Gulab Pur
Return to Shigar in the evening
Night stay in Shigar
Standard: Space Hotel
Deluxe: Shigar Serena Hotel
Breakfast
Departure for Chilas via Gilgit-Skardu road
Reach Chilas
Night stay in chilas or gilgit
Standard: Shangrila Hotel Chilas
Deluxe: Gilgit Serena
Breakfast
Departure for Islamabad via Besham
Reach Islamabad in the evening