Skardu, Shigar, Ghanche and Kharmang (6 Days)

Day 1
Fly to Skardu airport from Benazir International Airport, Islamabad
Pick up from airport by guide and/or driver
Drive to Shangrila Resort for tour
Visit Upper Kachura lake
Drive to Xokh Nala (water stream) – if time allows
Drive to city and check-in at hotel (lunch)
Rest at hotel OR
Drive around Skardu city and Bazaar
Night stay in Skardu

Day 2
Drive through Cold Desert to Shigar
Visit Shigar Fort Residence (Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan)
Walk around Shigar (optional)
Hike to Jarba Xho – optional 1hr walk (one-way) for hikers only
Night stay in Skardu

Day 3
Departure for Deosai Plateau
Stop at Sadpara lake/Dam
Picnic lunch at Deosai
Drive back to Skardu
Rest at hotel OR
Hike to Kharpocho fort (45min hike – subject to time)
Night stay in Skardu

Day 4
Drive to Ghanche district
Visit Sailing village and fish farms
Drive to Khaplu Fort Residence (Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan)
Visit Chaqchan mosque
Night stay in Khaplu/Skardu

Day 5
Departure for Kharmang district
Drive to Manthoka waterfalls
Night stay in Skardu

Day 6
Drop at Skardu Airport
Departure for Islamabad from Skardu airport
Dream your journey 😉