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Scenic Skardu Explorer | Manthokha, Khaplu & Deosai Jeep Safari
7D/6N
Departs every weekend · Family & kids friendly
1Night in Chilas
4Nights in Skardu
1Night in Naran
🚐 Transport Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 Deosai Jeeps Included
Destination Route:
Lahore / Islamabad›Babusar Top›Chilas›Skardu›Khaplu›Deosai›Shigar›Naran›Back Home
Lahore / Islamabad›Babusar Top›Chilas›Skardu›Khaplu›Deosai›Shigar›Naran›Back Home
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Sightseeing road trip — family & kids friendly |
| Route | Lahore – Islamabad – Naran – Babusar Top – Chilas – Skardu |
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Departure Days | Every weekend (group) · Any day (private trips) |
| Lahore Pickup | Thokar Niaz Baig (fuel station meeting point) |
| Islamabad Pickup | Daewoo Terminal, NUST Rawalpindi |
| Transport | AC Coaster Saloon / Hi-Roof + 4×4 Jeeps for Deosai |
This week-long road adventure takes you deep into Baltistan — the land of giants. Cross the mighty Babusar Top, follow the Indus along the Gilgit–Skardu road, and settle into Skardu for four nights of unforgettable day trips: the emerald Kachura lakes, the royal Khaplu Palace, Pakistan’s largest waterfall at Manthokha, the surreal dunes of the Katpana Cold Desert, and a thrilling 4×4 jeep ride onto the Deosai Plateau — the second-highest plain on Earth at 4,113 m.
Trip Highlights
- Stand under Manthokha Waterfall — one of Pakistan’s largest — with a hot cup of Balti tea.
- Wander the 700-year-old Khaplu Palace and take a short spiritual walk to the ancient Chaqchan Mosque.
- Ride a 4×4 jeep onto the Deosai Plain (4,113 m) — home to Himalayan brown bears and endless wildflowers.
- Picnic beside Sheosar Lake and photograph Kala Pani & Bara Pani on the plateau.
- Boat across Upper Kachura and the famous Shangrila “Heart-Shaped” Lake.
- Sandboard and quad-bike across the silver dunes of Katpana Cold Desert.
- Explore Shigar Valley, its medieval fort and royal gardens.
- Cross Babusar Top (4,173 m) with a stop at Lulusar Lake on the way.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 0Overnight Departure — Lahore to Chilas▼
- Depart Lahore around 10:00 pm in private AC transport
- Overnight travel via Motorway & Hazara Expressway
- Karachi guests join at Lahore or Islamabad by train/flight
Meals: — · Stay: On the road
Day 1Islamabad Pickup → Babusar Top → Chilas▼
- Pick up Islamabad members, continue via Hazara Expressway
- Breakfast stop at Balakot or Besham
- Photo stops en route — Lulusar Lake then Babusar Top, the highest point of Kaghan Valley
- Arrive Chilas by evening, hotel check-in
Meals: Dinner · Stay: Chilas hotel
Day 2Chilas → Skardu | Upper Kachura & Shangrila Lake▼
- Breakfast and checkout, drive the spectacular Gilgit–Skardu road (5–6 hrs)
- Short 20-minute walk to Upper Kachura Lake
- Visit the iconic Shangrila Resort lake
- Half-hour stop in the pretty Soq Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Skardu hotel
Day 3Khaplu Valley Excursion | Manthokha Waterfall▼
- Day trip to Khaplu Valley (approx. 3 hrs drive)
- One-hour stop at the mighty Manthokha Waterfall with tea
- Guided visit of the historic Khaplu Palace
- Short spiritual walk to the 14th-century Chaqchan Mosque
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Skardu hotel
Day 4Deosai Plain Jeep Safari (4,113 m)▼
- Early breakfast, switch to 4×4 jeeps for the off-road climb
- Explore the flora & fauna of Deosai National Park
- Refreshment stop at picture-perfect Sheosar Lake
- Photography at Kala Pani and Bara Pani
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Skardu hotel
Day 5Katpana Cold Desert & Shigar Valley▼
- Morning at the Katpana Cold Desert — paramotor, jeep rides and quad bikes (optional)
- Drive to Shigar Valley over the sightseeing bridge
- Tour the medieval Shigar Fort and its royal garden
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Skardu hotel
Day 6Skardu → Naran / Besham▼
- Breakfast, checkout and start the return journey
- Stops at Babusar Top / Lulusar Lake / Besham depending on route
- Evening arrival, dinner and overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Naran / Besham hotel
Day 7Return to Islamabad & Lahore▼
- Breakfast and checkout, drive back via Kiwai Waterfall & Balakot
- Reach Islamabad by early evening, Lahore by night
- End of a memorable journey
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: —
What’s Inside the Package?
✓ Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per selected variant
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Experienced mountain driver
- Professional tour guide services
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- 4×4 jeeps for the Deosai Plain
- Toll tax, parking, fuel & driver allowances
- Sanitized AC Coaster Saloon / Hi-Roof transport
✕ Exclusions
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, mineral water)
- Monument entry fees & camera charges
- Optional activities (paramotor, quad bikes, boating)
- Domestic / international flights
- Travel insurance
Route Map — Day by Day
Travel days (getting there & back)
Sightseeing days in Baltistan
— Tap any marker to see that day’s stop
Know Before You Go
- Carry your original CNIC (Pakistani nationals) or passport + visa (foreign nationals).
- Only postpaid SIMs work reliably in the region — Telenor, SCOM and Zong have the best coverage.
- Pack warm layers even in summer — Deosai and Babusar can drop near freezing at night.
- Hotel check-in is 12:00 pm and check-out 10:00 am; hill hotels are simpler than city equivalents.
- ACs don’t operate in hilly areas as the climate stays moderate.
- Children above 8 are counted as adults; below 5 travel free.
- Prices can vary on peak dates (Eid holidays, New Year) and with hotel availability.
- The operator may reorder the itinerary if weather or road conditions require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book this tour?＋
Pay a 30–50% advance to reserve your seats (bank transfer, JazzCash/EasyPaisa, Wise or Western Union). You get a booking receipt right away, and the balance is payable at departure.
Is Skardu safe for families and couples?＋
Yes — Skardu is one of the safest destinations in Pakistan and is well used to welcoming families, couples and solo travellers alike.
Can we fly to Skardu instead?＋
Yes. In summer (May–September) there are daily flights from Islamabad (~1 hr) and twice-weekly flights from Lahore and Karachi. Ask us for the by-air variant of this package.
Can we see K2 on this trip?＋
K2 is not visible from Skardu city — reaching a K2 viewpoint requires a separate 2–3 day trek. This tour focuses on the valleys, lakes and Deosai; ask about our K2 Base Camp trek if you want to go further.
What transport is used?＋
Group departures use a private AC Coaster Saloon. Private trips get a sedan, BRV/APV, Hi-Roof or Coaster depending on group size — plus 4×4 jeeps for the Deosai leg.
Which mobile networks work there?＋
All major networks operate in Skardu city, but Telenor, SCOM and Zong offer the most reliable data coverage. Postpaid SIMs are recommended.
Traveller Reviews ★ 4.8 / 5
★★★★★
“Transport, hotels, management, discipline, food — everything was on point. Our guide was always available whenever we needed anything on the road.”
Saad A.Couple traveller
★★★★★
“All arrangements — hotels, daily meals, transportation — were exactly as promised from start to end. Highly recommended for families.”
Hasan A.Family traveller
★★★★★
“Deosai in the morning light was worth the whole trip. The jeep crew were pros and the Sheosar Lake stop was magical.”
Rashid A.Group traveller
★★★★☆
“The whole journey was comfortable and the food was delicious. Guide and crew were humble and easy to approach.”
Sara K.Couple traveller
Scenic Skardu Explorer
PKR 29,500PKR 35,000SAVE PKR 5,500
Per Person · ★ 4.8 (146 reviews)
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