Red-roofed Shangrila resort reflected in a still lake below mountains in Skardu
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Skardu Lakes

Mirror-still lakes, a cold desert and the roof of the world.

Skardu · Shangrila · Kachura · Deosai

FromPKR 29,000per person
Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Easy
Group size
Up to 12
Best season
May to Oct
Start / end
Islamabad → Islamabad

Highlights

Why you'll love it

  • Shangrila resort night
  • Upper Kachura lake hike
  • Katpana desert sunset
  • Return flight option

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day1

    Fly or drive to Skardu

    Morning flight (weather permitting) or a scenic drive along the Indus.

    Overnight in Skardu

  2. Day2

    Shangrila and Upper Kachura

    Walk around Lower Kachura, then a short hike to Upper Kachura lake.

    Overnight in Shangrila

  3. Day3

    Deosai plains

    4x4 safari across Deosai, the Land of Giants, to Sheosar lake.

    Overnight in Skardu

  4. Day4

    Shigar Fort and Katpana

    Visit Shigar Fort, then sunset on the dunes of the Katpana cold desert.

    Overnight in Skardu

  5. Day5

    Manthokha waterfall

    Day trip to Manthokha waterfall and the villages of Kharmang.

    Overnight in Skardu

  6. Day6

    Return

    Flight or drive back to Islamabad.

The details

What's included

Included

  • Transport in Skardu (car and 4x4)
  • 5 nights in hotels incl. one at Shangrila (twin sharing)
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Local guide
  • Park fees

Not included

  • Flights (quoted separately)
  • Lunches and snacks
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

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