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Deosai Hunza Skardu Road Trip | The Grand Circuit
8D/7NEvery Friday (group) · Any day (private)
1Night in Chilas
3Nights in Skardu
2Nights in Hunza
1Night in Naran
🚐 Transport Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 4×4 Jeeps Where Needed
Destination Route:
Lahore / Islamabad›Babusar›Chilas›Skardu›Deosai›Hunza›Naran›Back Home
Lahore / Islamabad›Babusar›Chilas›Skardu›Deosai›Hunza›Naran›Back Home
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Budget-friendly grand circuit — group & private |
| Route | Lahore – Islamabad – Babusar – Skardu – Gilgit – Hunza – Naran |
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Departure | Every Friday (group) · Any day (private) |
| Transport | AC Coaster Saloon / Hi-Roof + 4×4 jeeps for Deosai |
One loop, every highlight: the Kachura lakes and Cold Desert of Skardu, a jeep day on the roof-of-the-world Deosai plateau, then over to Hunza for Attabad Lake and the forts — all at the best price on the market.
Trip Highlights
- Cross Babusar Top (4,173 m) with a stop at Lulusar Lake on the way.
- Boat across Upper Kachura and the famous Shangrila “Heart-Shaped” Lake.
- Ride a 4×4 jeep onto the Deosai Plain (4,113 m) — home to Himalayan brown bears and endless wildflowers.
- Sandboard and quad-bike across the silver dunes of Katpana Cold Desert.
- Boat on the turquoise Attabad Lake and cross the thrilling Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
- Tour the 700-year-old Baltit and Altit Forts above old Karimabad.
- Fixed weekly departure — join solo or with friends and split the fun.
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 at Lulusar Lake and 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▼
- 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 3Deosai 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 4Katpana 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 5Skardu → Hunza via Gilgit▼
- Drive the Indus gorge on the Gilgit–Skardu road
- Lunch break at Gilgit
- Continue on the Karakoram Highway with Rakaposhi viewpoint stop
- Evening arrival at Karimabad, Hunza
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Hunza hotel
Day 6Attabad Lake & Upper Hunza▼
- Boating on the turquoise Attabad Lake
- Walk across the Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Photography at the Passu Cones
- Optional jet-ski and zipline activities
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Hunza hotel
Day 7Return Drive → 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 8Return to Islamabad & Lahore▼
- 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 where the itinerary needs them
- 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 Sightseeing days— 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 — high passes 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\u2019t 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 this region safe for families and couples?＋
Yes — Gilgit-Baltistan is among the safest parts of Pakistan and warmly welcomes families, couples and solo travellers alike.
Can the itinerary be customised?＋
Absolutely — private departures can add or swap days, upgrade hotels, or combine this trip with other valleys. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Which mobile networks work there?＋
All major networks operate in the main towns, but Telenor, SCOM and Zong offer the most reliable data coverage. Postpaid SIMs are recommended.
What about weather and what should I pack?＋
Days are mild and sunny in season, nights get cold at altitude. Bring layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunblock and a power bank.
Traveller Reviews ★ 4.7 / 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
★★★★★
“Every viewpoint stop was timed perfectly for photos, and the crew handled everything so we could just enjoy the mountains.”
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
Grand Circuit Road Trip
PKR 39,500PKR 45,000SAVE PKR 5,500
Per Person · ★ 4.7 (97 reviews)
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