Skardu By Air Trip Overview
You will spend some time in Skardu to explore the town, visit the local Bazar, walk to Kharpocho fort and experience the wild ancient Polo match. After spending two nights in Skardu, you will continue your Skardu Tour towards Khapulu by following the Indus and then the Shyok river to Khaplu valley. Khaplu is one of the largest and most beautiful towns in Baltistan. You will stay at the Khaplu fort (now Serena Hotel) in Khpulu. It’s the former residence of the royal family of Khaplu. You will spend two days in Khaplu, exploring the local Bazar, historical Chaqchan mosque and neighbouring villages.
After visiting Khaplu, you will head back to Skardu via Shigar Valley. You will have lunch in Shigar fort (Serena Hotel) and drive to Skardu for the night stay. From Skardu, you will continue your tour to Astore via Deosai Plateau. Deosai is the second-highest Plateau in the world, home to Himalayan brown bears and many other wild species. Night stay in Astore and next morning drive along Astore river to the junction of Indus River and join Karakoram Highway.
Quick info:
- Tour Type: Sightseeing By Air Tour (Family, Kids & Couples)
- Route: Lahore / Islamabad / Karachi – Direct Flight to Gilgit – Hunza – Khunjerab Pass
- Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights
- Flights from: Lahore – Islamabad – Karachi (Summer Season)
- Flights from: Islamabad (Winter Season)
By Air Tour to Skardu Bashu Highlights
- Explore the beauty of Deosai Plain, Land of Giants
- Drive on the famous Karakoram Highway, Pakistan
- Sneaky views of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) from Karakoram Highway.
- Discover the ancient Baltistan Valley in Skardu Tour
- Photography at elegant Shangrilla Lake & Upper Kachura Lake
- Flora & Fauna at Deosai Plain
- See the million stars galaxies at night
- See medieval Kharpocho, Shigar and Khaplu Forts
- Spectacular views of Mashaburam and the Himalayan Mountains
- True authentic Travel experience