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Skardu By Air Family Tour | Direct Flight from Islamabad
6D/5NDaily in summer, subject to PIA schedule
5Nights in Skardu
✈️ Flights Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 Local Transfers Included
Destination Route:
Islamabad ✈›Skardu›Khaplu›Deosai›Shigar›✈ Islamabad
Islamabad ✈›Skardu›Khaplu›Deosai›Shigar›✈ Islamabad
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Fly-in family holiday — no long road travel |
| Route | Islamabad ✈ Skardu (1-hr scenic flight) |
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Departure | Daily in summer, subject to PIA schedule |
| Transport | Private car / Hi-Roof in Skardu + 4×4 jeeps for Deosai |
Skip the 20-hour road journey — fly over the Karakoram in one spectacular hour and spend five full nights exploring Baltistan: the Kachura lakes, royal Khaplu, the Deosai plateau and the Cold Desert, all at a family-friendly pace.
Trip Highlights
- Fly a scenic one-hour route over the Karakoram — one of the world\u2019s most beautiful commercial flights.
- Boat across Upper Kachura and the famous Shangrila “Heart-Shaped” Lake.
- 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.
- Sandboard and quad-bike across the silver dunes of Katpana Cold Desert.
- Explore Shigar Valley, its medieval fort and royal gardens.
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1Fly Islamabad → Skardu | City Walk▼
- One-hour scenic morning flight over the Karakoram to Skardu Airport
- Hotel check-in and rest
- Afternoon walk to Kharpocho Fort viewpoint
- Evening stroll through Skardu bazaar
Meals: Dinner · Stay: Skardu hotel
Day 2Kachura Lakes Day | Shangrila & Soq Valley▼
- Short trek to Upper Kachura Lake with boating (optional)
- Visit the famous Shangrila “Heart-Shaped” Lake
- Lunch stop and photography in 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 6Fly Skardu → Islamabad | Trip Ends▼
- Breakfast and airport transfer
- One-hour flight back over the mountains
- End of a memorable journey
Meals: Breakfast · Stay: —
What’s Inside the Package?
✓ Inclusions
- Islamabad–Skardu return airfare (economy)
- Hotel / resort accommodation as per package
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Airport pick & drop in Skardu
- Professional local guide
- All sightseeing as per itinerary
- 4×4 jeeps where the itinerary needs them
- All tolls, parking and fuel
✕ Exclusions
- Lunches and meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, mineral water)
- Monument entry fees & camera charges
- Optional activities (boating, paramotor, quad bikes)
- Airfare difference on peak dates
- 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.
- Mountain flights are weather-dependent — keep a flexible day or road backup in mind.
- 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 ★ 4.9 / 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
Skardu By Air Family Tour
PKR 145,000PKR 155,000SAVE PKR 10,000
Per Person · ★ 4.9 (88 reviews)
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