12 Days Kashmir to Skardu Deluxe Family Tour
A 12-day deluxe family road trip — the Neelum Valley to Taobutt, then Skardu, Deosai, Khaplu and Shigar.
12 DAYS SKARDU & HUNZA ECONOMY FAMILY SUMMER TOUR
Family
12 Days · 11 Nights Up to 4 persons 5.0
A 12-day economy family summer tour by road — Skardu’s lakes, valleys and Deosai, then Karimabad and Attabad Lake in Hunza.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Toyota Corolla GLi with an experienced driver
- 11 nights in economy hotels
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
Not Included
- Breakfast and meals
- Jeep safaris and 4×4 jeeps hired locally
- Boating, paramotor and other activity fees
- Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Naran
An early start for the 280 km, 6 to 8 hour drive via Mansehra, Balakot, Kiwai Waterfall, the trout farms at Malakandi and Kaghan Bazaar.
Overnight
Naran
Day 2
Naran → Babusar Top → Skardu
An early start for the 383 km, 8 to 12 hour drive via Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top, Chilas and Jaglot, with the Kunhar River, waterfalls and the 3M Junction on the way.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 3
Soq Valley → Kachura Lakes
Catch the sunrise in Soq Valley and its clear streams, with lunch in the valley, then a private boat on Upper Kachura Lake and a peaceful evening in the garden of Shangri-La Resort at Lower Kachura.
Overnight
Shangri-La Resort or Skardu
Day 4
Shigar Valley
After breakfast, the Sarfaranga cold desert, Blind Lake and Shigar Fort.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 5
Basho Valley
An early 2.5 hour drive on the 4×4 track to Basho Valley for its meadows, waterfalls, streams and the Chocolate Rocks.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 6
Deosai Plains
An early start for the Deosai Plains, with photos at Ali Malik checkpoint, Shatung Nala, Sheosar Lake, Kala Pani and Bara Pani, and trout fishing.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 7
Manthoka and Khamosh waterfalls
A 2 to 2.5 hour drive to Manthoka Waterfall, then on to Khamosh Waterfall and back to Skardu.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 8
Skardu → Hunza
A 7 to 8 hour drive via Jaglot, Gilgit and Aliabad to Karimabad, with an optional evening in Karimabad Bazaar.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 9
Karimabad
Breakfast at Laal Pari, then Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, the Royal Garden and Eagle’s Nest viewpoint.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 10
Attabad Lake
An early drive to Attabad Lake with breakfast at Luxus Hunza, then boating, jet skis and photos, the Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake and the Batura Glacier.
Overnight
Karimabad
Day 11
Hunza → Batakundi
Drive from Karimabad back to Batakundi.
Overnight
Batakundi
Day 12
Batakundi → Islamabad
Return to Islamabad. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Naran → Babusar Top → Skardu → Shigar → Basho → Deosai → Manthoka → Gilgit → Hunza → Batakundi → Islamabad
About This Package
SKARDU AND HUNZA ON AN ECONOMY BUDGET
When the plains pass 40°C, the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan are the perfect family escape. This 12-day summer tour covers Skardu — Soq Valley, the Kachura lakes, Shigar, Basho Valley, the Deosai Plains and the Manthoka and Khamosh waterfalls — and Hunza, with Karimabad’s forts and Attabad Lake.
You’ll travel by Toyota Corolla GLi from Islamabad with an experienced driver and stay in economy hotels in Naran, Skardu and Hunza. The route crosses Babusar Top, so the tour runs in summer only.
Want deluxe hotels with breakfast? See our 12-day Skardu and Hunza deluxe 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
- Soq Valley — Sunrise and clear streams
- Shigar — Sarfaranga desert, Blind Lake and Shigar Fort
- Deosai Plains — Sheosar Lake and the high plateau
- Manthoka and Khamosh — Two waterfalls near Skardu
- Karimabad — Baltit and Altit forts and Eagle’s Nest
- Attabad Lake — Boating and jet skis
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on clear days. We avoid travelling on rainy days, when the mountain roads are riskier.
Warm clothes, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, personal medicines and a first aid kit, a power bank and a camera.
Yes. Let us know in advance — extra days are charged separately.
No. It runs from May to September, when the Babusar Top road is open. The rest of the year the pass is closed by snow.
No. Breakfast and meals aren’t included in this economy tour. Our deluxe tour includes breakfast.
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