Dates
4th, 11th, 18th & 25th July batches
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Location
Skardu
Departure & Charges
Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th July batches
140,000 PKR (Per Person) from Islamabad/Karachi/Lahore
AIR TICKETS INCLUDED. Prices may vary as ticket prices fluctuate every day. The sooner you book, the easier it will be to secure tickets. Participants from Karachi and Lahore are welcome to join the trip; however, ticket prices may vary depending on flight availability and the reservation date. If you book your slot within 3 days, the price will remain the same. After 3 days, the price may vary because ticket prices fluctuate daily.
Schedule Dates
- 4th July – 8th July
- 11th July – 15th July
- 18th July – 22nd July
- 25th July – 29th July
Main Attractions
- Shangrilla resort (lower Kachura lake)
- Upper Kachura lake
- Soq valley
- Deosai plain
- Sadpara lake
- Sheosar lake / or Basho valley instead of Deosai
- Shigar fort
- Sarfaranga cold desert
- Manthokha waterfall
- Organic village trekk
- Katpana desert
- Manthal valley
- Skardu bazar
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Skardu
- •Departure from Islamabad Airport — pickup from Skardu Airport
- •Visit Shangrilla resort, Upper Kachura lake and Soq valley
- •Dinner and night stay in Skardu
Day 2: Explore — Deosai Plains
- •Breakfast: 8am
- •Drive to Deosai plains
- •Visit Sadpara lake
- •Visit Bara Pani, Kala Pani
- •Visit Sheosar Lake
- •Dinner and night stay in Skardu
Day 3: Explore — Shigar & Sarfranga Cold Desert, Manthokha Waterfall
- •Breakfast: 8am
- •Drive to Shigar valley
- •Visit Shigar fort
- •Visit Sarfranga cold desert
- •Visit Manthokha waterfall
- •Dinner and night stay in Skardu
Day 4: Explore — Organic Village, Manthal & Katpana, Skardu Bazar / Basho Valley
- •Breakfast: 8am
- •Drive to Skardu bazar
- •Manthal Buddha rock
- •Trek to Organic village (1 and a half hour trek)
- •Try local food & interact with locals
- •Visit Katpana desert
- •Try local snacks of Skardu "mamtu"
- •Explore Skardu bazar
- •Basho valley optional — jeep charges excluded
- •Dinner and night stay at Skardu
Day 5: Back to Islamabad
- •Breakfast: 8am
- •Drive to airport to back home with bag full of memories.
Services Included
- 4-night stay in Skardu (Quad Sharing with mattresses)
- Breakfast
- Tour Management
- Fuel
- Transport
- Toll and taxes
- Dinner
- Air Tickets
- Deosai plain jeep charges
- Airport pick and drop
Services Not Included
- —Anything extra at hotel, mineral water, tea, or other beverages
- —Laundry
- —Fort ticket / any entry tickets
- —Medical, travel or life insurance
- —Extra expenses due to overstay in case of any natural or political cause
- —Or anything not mentioned in services included section
- —Basho Jeep Charges (optional)
- —Price may vary if there will be any hike in petrol prices
Accommodation
SVP Residency
Things to Carry
- •Warm clothes
- •Warm socks
- •Good shoes / trekking shoes
- •Gloves (if you are hypersensitive)
- •Warm hats / caps
- •Set of thermal (optional)
- •Raincoat
- •Vaccination card
- •CNIC
- •Mask
- •Down jackets / warm jackets
- •Scarfs (optional)
- •Full cover long socks
- •Power bank
- •Wallet
- •Umbrella
- •ID card
- •Charger
- •Hand sanitizer
- •Slippers
- •Water bottle
- •Shampoo sachets
- •Toothpaste
- •Medicines
- •ORS
- •Sunblock
- •Small soap
- •Dettol wet wipes
- •Band aids
- •Nail cutter
- •Lip balm
Terms & Conditions
- •Every member must keep their CNIC/Passport and Vaccination Card.
- •Members are supposed to report 30 minutes before the given departure time.
- •Every member should follow the call times given by the team.
- •There can be a 1–2 hrs delay in reaching some places due to traffic or road hurdles. Seats in transport will be changed back and forth, and everyone will follow (no cat fights will be bearable for seat changes).
- •You have no right to defame a tour guide for any circumstances. If we find out that you are talking outside the group about the details of our trip or about the tour guide, we will cancel your membership on the spot.
- •Anything you ordered out of services included section, you have to pay extra for that.
- •Everyone must behave ethically with fellow group members, otherwise their membership will be cancelled at any time.
- •Tour guides will not be responsible for personal injuries or loss of items.
- •No returns will be made in case of cancellation of bookings.
- •Any exclusions or changes requested by participants based on personal preference during the itinerary will not result in any refund or deduction from the package cost. If any extra day, activity, service, or customization is added to the trip, the participant will be required to pay the additional charges accordingly.
- •In case of flight cancellation, delay, or any travel disruption from the participant's side, the itinerary will not be adjusted or rearranged. Missed destinations, activities, or services will not be covered again separately, and no refund or compensation will be provided for the missed portion of the trip.
- •No refunds shall be made in case of a natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance beyond human control including rains, storms, landslides, etc.
- •Tour guides can change terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
- •Itinerary can be changed due to any reason on the spot.
- •Only medium-size luggage or backpacks will be allowed to carry. No large-size bags or luggage will be allowed.
- •Prices may vary if there is any hike in petrol prices.
- •The tour manager can change the trip dates according to the situation. A full refund will be made in case of cancellation of the trip from our side, but in case of changes in dates, no refund will be made.
- •In quad-sharing rooms, girls may be required to adjust on 2 beds and 2 mattresses. Participants may mutually switch between beds and mattresses among themselves for convenience and comfort. If anyone is not comfortable with quad sharing, they may opt for double sharing or a separate room at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Important Safety Notice
During our trip, unexpected situations may arise. If the vehicle overheats or a tire punctures/bursts due to friction or other reasons, please remain patient and wait for the vehicle to be fixed. Our route traverses varying terrain, including steep inclines and declines, which may require extra caution. Additionally, unforeseen circumstances like bridge breakdowns, floods, or landslides may force us to halt at a safe location until the path is cleared and deemed safe for travel. In such situations, please exercise patience and understanding. It's essential to remember that these events are beyond our control, and abusing or misbehaving with the tour guide or management is unacceptable. Your safety and well-being are our top priority. Please trust our experienced tour guide to make informed decisions and take necessary precautions. Your cooperation and patience are crucial in ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. Remember, your safety is in our hands, and we're committed to making this trip a memorable one. Let's work together to make it a success!
Registration & Booking
For registration and booking you have to transfer 70% advance payment to book your slot. The remaining 30% should be deposited in cash at the time of departure. Once you make the transfer, you need to send the receipt. After that, I will send you the registration form. You have to fill it up in hard copy and submit it along with the remaining payment at the time of departure.
Bank: Meezan Bank | Account name: Sana Shaikh | Account number: 98660112903403 | IBAN: PK96MEZN0098660112903403
Licensed operator GL:5913
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