8 Days Skardu Deluxe Tour Package by Road
An 8-day deluxe road trip for six — Kachura lakes, Basho Valley, Katpana, Shigar and Deosai.
12 DAYS HUNZA & SKARDU DELUXE TOUR BY KARAKORAM HIGHWAY
Family
12 Days · 11 Nights Up to 4 persons 5.0
A 12-day deluxe family tour on the Karakoram Highway — Hunza, Khunjerab, Naltar, Skardu, Khaplu and Shigar.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Private Toyota Corolla or Yaris
- Experienced driver who knows the Karakoram Highway
- 11 nights in deluxe hotels for 4 persons
- Daily breakfast
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Local jeeps (Naltar and Basho Valley)
- Boating, jet ski, zipline and other activity fees
- Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Chilas
An early start on the Karakoram Highway for the long, 12 to 14 hour drive to Chilas.
Overnight
Shangrila Hotel, Chilas, or similar
Day 2
Chilas → Hunza
About 7 to 8 hours past the Three Mountain Junction and the Nanga Parbat and Rakaposhi viewpoints to Karimabad.
Overnight
Darbar Hotel, Karimabad, or similar
Day 3
Karimabad
Altit and Baltit forts, Karimabad Bazaar and the old streets of Hunza, and the view from Eagle’s Nest at Duikar.
Overnight
Darbar Hotel or similar
Day 4
Khunjerab Pass
Past Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and the Passu Glacier viewpoint to the Khunjerab Pass on the China border, road and weather permitting, then back to Hunza.
Overnight
Darbar Hotel or similar
Day 5
Naltar Valley → Gilgit
By jeep to Naltar Valley for its alpine lakes and pine forests, then on to Gilgit.
Overnight
Kallistu Hotel, Gilgit, or similar
Day 6
Gilgit → Skardu
About 5 to 6 hours on the Jaglot–Skardu road beside the Indus.
Overnight
Tibet Motel, Skardu, or similar
Day 7
Skardu → Khaplu
About 3 to 4 hours into the Ghanche Valley for Khaplu Fort and the Saling fish farm.
Overnight
Destination Hotel, Khaplu, or similar
Day 8
Khaplu → Manthokha → Shigar
Manthokha Waterfall, then Shigar for the Sarfaranga Cold Desert, the Amburiq Mosque and Shigar Fort.
Overnight
Rivage Hotel, Shigar, or similar
Day 9
Shigar → Basho Valley
About 1.5 hours by road, then around 50 minutes by 4×4 jeep up to the green landscapes of Basho Valley.
Overnight
Basho Valley
Day 10
Basho Valley → Chunda Valley
Through the countryside around Skardu to the quiet Chunda Valley for its mountain views.
Overnight
Chunda Valley
Day 11
Chunda Valley → Besham
The long return drive, around 10 to 12 hours, down the Karakoram Highway to Besham.
Overnight
Besham
Day 12
Besham → Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad and drop-off at your address. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Karakoram Highway → Chilas → Karimabad → Khunjerab Pass → Naltar → Gilgit → Skardu → Khaplu → Shigar → Basho Valley → Chunda Valley → Besham → Islamabad
About This Package
HUNZA, KHUNJERAB, NALTAR AND SKARDU WITHOUT BABUSAR TOP
A 12-day deluxe family tour of Gilgit-Baltistan that goes both ways on the Karakoram Highway instead of over Babusar Top. You break the long first drive in Chilas, then reach Hunza for Altit and Baltit forts, Eagle’s Nest, Attabad Lake, the Passu Cones and a day trip to the Khunjerab Pass.
From Hunza you visit the lakes of Naltar Valley by jeep, stay in Gilgit, and take the Jaglot–Skardu road to Baltistan for Khaplu, Manthokha Waterfall, the Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort, Basho Valley and Chunda Valley, before returning via Besham.
A Toyota Corolla or Yaris with an experienced driver, fuel, tolls, parking and eleven nights in deluxe hotels with daily breakfast are included for four persons. Khunjerab Pass, Naltar and Basho Valley are reached from May to October. For the Babusar Top route, see our 12-day Skardu and Hunza summer tour.
Important Note
Final pricing will be confirmed at the time of booking. Rates may change during peak travel seasons, public holidays and special events.
Why Book with Vaadi Travels?
- Personalized travel plan
- Private transport for your group
- Experienced driver who knows the route
- Adjustable travel dates
- Hotels chosen to suit your budget
- Suitable for families
- Ideal for honeymoon couples
- Stress-free travel
Top Places You'll Visit
- Altit and Baltit Forts — The old forts of Karimabad
- Khunjerab Pass — China border on the Karakoram Highway
- Naltar Valley — Alpine lakes by jeep
- Khaplu — Fort and the Saling fish farm
- Shigar Fort — Restored royal fort
- Basho Valley — Green valley by jeep
Frequently Asked Questions
It avoids Babusar Top, with overnight stops in Chilas and Besham to break the long drives.
May to October. Khunjerab Pass, Naltar and Basho Valley are summer and autumn trips, and Khunjerab closes in winter.
By jeep on a 4×4 track from the Naltar turn-off near Nomal. The jeep is hired locally and isn’t included in the price.
Yes. Breakfast is included every day. Lunch, dinner and personal expenses are not.
Yes. All our tours are fully customizable — change places, days or hotels.
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