Skardu Deosai Basho Valley Trip Package
6D/5N★ 4.8 (52 reviews)Weekly in season
1Night in Chilas
2Nights in Skardu
1Night at Basho Camp
1Night in Naran
🚐 Transport Included🏨 Stay Included🍽️ Breakfast & Dinner📸 Sightseeing Included🚙 4×4 Jeeps Where Needed
Destination Route:
Lahore / Islamabad›Chilas›Skardu›Deosai›Basho›Naran›Back Home
Trip Overview
| Tour Type | Adventure & camping mix |
| Route | Lahore – Chilas – Skardu – Deosai – Basho – Naran |
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Departure | Weekly in season |
| Transport | AC transport + 4×4 jeeps for Deosai & Basho |
The wilder side of Baltistan: a jeep day on the Deosai plateau plus an off-grid camp night in the pine meadows of Basho Valley — bonfire, BBQ and a sky full of stars.
Trip Highlights
- 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.
- Camp in the pine meadows of Basho Valley with a riverside bonfire.
- Sleep under a Milky Way sky at 4,100 m — one of Pakistan\u2019s best stargazing spots.
- Boat across Upper Kachura and the famous Shangrila “Heart-Shaped” Lake.
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 4Basho Valley Meadows | Off-Grid Camping▼
- 4×4 jeep ride up to the pine meadows of Basho Valley
- Riverside walk and alpine photography
- Camp setup with bonfire & BBQ night under the stars
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner · Stay: Basho camp
Day 5Return 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 6Return 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 ★ 4.8 / 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
★★★★★
“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