6-Day Nature Tour to Skardu Highlights Via Chilas from Islamabad
Highlights
Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit, Islamabad, Mansehra, Skardu
Locations Covered
Abbottabad, Besham, Chilas, Gilgit, Islamabad, Mansehra, Skardu
nature, photography, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Description
Embark on this 6-day tour through Pakistan's major natural marvels and behold the Deo Sai alpine plains. enjoy the picturesque lake scapes at Satpara and Kachura Lakes, and explore the highlights of Shigar valley, including the Shigar Fort, Ambrique Mosque and Hashupi Bagh. Also, witness the confluence of the world’s 3 highest mountain ranges - Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Islamabad – Besham – Chilas
Depart early and drive to Besham via Haripur, Abbottabad, and Mansehra.
After a short break at Besham, we resume our drive on Karakoram Highway, along River Indus. We will make photo stops at Shatial rocks with ancient graffiti on them.
Arrive at Chilas and then transfer to hotel.
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Day 2- Chilas – Kachura Lake - Skardu
From Chilas, we will travel towards Skardu and, on the way, make a stop at Nanga Parbat View Point and the confluence of the world’s three highest mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya, and Hindukush), including the convergence of Gilgit River into the Indus. Shortly after this point, we turn right to follow the Indus River towards Skardu. This is the most breathtaking part of the journey, where you will see villages on both sides of the mighty Indus and rope bridges are connecting the two sides.
Arrive at the Kachura Lakes for a brief stop before continuing to Skardu, where we will transfer to a hotel on arrival.
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Day 3- Skardu – Excursion to Deo Sai Plains
After breakfast, we will move towards Deo Sai and stop briefly at Satpara Lake.
Climb to more than 4000 meters so as to reach the plateau.
Stop at the Bara Pani Bridge for a tea break and try to reach the Shausar Lake (depending upon weather conditions) before returning to Skardu.
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Day 4- Skardu – Excursion to Shigar Valley
After breakfast, we leave for Shigar valley, a contrast of greenery and a desert known as the cold desert of Shigar. There are a number of exciting sites to visit in Shigar, including the Shigar River, Shigar Fort, Ambrique Mosque and Hashupi Bagh (apple garden).
In the evening, we will drive back to Skardu.
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Day 5- Skardu – Chilas – Besham
After breakfast, we check out and start our return journey following the Indus River.
Reach the KKH and drive to Chilas for rest and lunch break.
After lunch, we continue our journey towards Besham and transfer to a hotel on arrival.
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Day 6- Besham – Islamabad
From Besham, we will resume our journey towards Islamabad, passing through Mansehra, Abbottabad and Havelian.
Reach Islamabad city at our designated drop off place that signifies the end of this tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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