Luxury hotel · Islamabad
Islamabad Serena Hotel
2 nights
Skardu, Deosai & the Road to K2
Eight days in Baltistan: lakes, a cold desert, a royal fort and the wildflower plains of Deosai, the “Land of Giants”.
- Duration
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Group
- Private · 2–10 guests
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Pace
- Moderate
Overview
Fly into Skardu on one of the world’s most spectacular mountain flights, then explore Baltistan from a lakeside base. Deosai, at over 4,000 metres, is home to Himalayan brown bears and blankets of wildflowers in July.
Highlights
- Mountain flight past Nanga Parbat
- Shangrila and Upper Kachura lakes
- A full day on the Deosai Plains
- Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace
- Sand dunes of the Katpana cold desert
Day by day
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1
Airport welcome and transfer.
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2
A one-hour flight along the Karakoram. Afternoon at the lakes of Kachura.
Shangrila Resort Skardu Breakfast, Dinner -
3
The 17th-century Shigar Fort, restored by the Aga Khan Trust, and the village of Shigar.
Shangrila Resort Skardu Breakfast, Dinner -
4
A full day by jeep across Deosai to Sheosar Lake, watching for marmots and brown bears.
Shangrila Resort Skardu All meals -
5
Drive along the Shyok River to Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque.
Shangrila Resort Skardu Breakfast, Dinner -
6
Sunrise on the cold desert dunes, then Skardu’s bazaar and Kharpocho Fort.
Shangrila Resort Skardu Breakfast, Dinner -
7
Return flight and farewell dinner.
Islamabad Serena Hotel Breakfast, Dinner -
8
Transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked hotels we have stayed in ourselves. Upgrades are available on request.
Mountain lodge · Skardu
Shangrila Resort Skardu
5 nights
Included
- Airport meet-and-greet with flower garland
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Licensed English & Punjabi-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation as listed (twin sharing)
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted
- All monument entrance fees and permits
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our Lahore and Toronto teams
Not included
- International flights
- Pakistan e-visa fee (we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
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