12 Days Skardu & Hunza Economy Family Summer Tour
A 12-day economy family summer tour by road — Skardu’s lakes, valleys and Deosai, then Karimabad and Attabad Lake in Hunza.
12 DAYS KASHMIR TO SKARDU DELUXE FAMILY TOUR
Family
12 Days · 11 Nights 4 adults and 2 children under 6 5.0
A 12-day deluxe family road trip — the Neelum Valley to Taobutt, then Skardu, Deosai, Khaplu and Shigar.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Private Honda BR-V
- Experienced driver
- 11 nights in deluxe hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Local jeeps (Taobutt, Basho Valley, Deosai)
- Arang Kel chairlift tickets
- Boating, jet ski, zipline and other activity fees
- Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Keran
Into Azad Kashmir via Kohala and the Kashmir Waterfall, then up the Neelum Valley past Dhani Waterfall, the Neelum–Jhelum Dam and views of the Line of Control to Keran.
Overnight
Keran Retreat or similar
Day 2
Keran → Sharda
Up the valley beside the Neelum River, through forests and mountain views, to Sharda.
Overnight
Vaadi Hotel, Sharda, or similar
Day 3
Sharda → Kel → Taobutt
On through Kel into the Upper Neelum Valley to Taobutt for its green landscapes and quiet village.
Overnight
Al Syed Shabistan Guest House, Taobutt, or similar
Day 4
Taobutt → Arang Kel → Kutton
Back to Kel for the chairlift and walk up to the meadows of Arang Kel, then down the valley to Kutton.
Overnight
Jagran Resort, Kutton
Day 5
Kutton → Naran
Via Muzaffarabad, Balakot and Kiwai Waterfall, then up the Kaghan Valley to Naran.
Overnight
Maisonette Hotel, Naran, or similar
Day 6
Naran → Babusar Top → Skardu
A long, early day over Babusar Top past Batakundi and Lulusar Lake, down to Chilas and the Raikot Bridge, past the Three Mountain Junction and along the Indus to Skardu, with a stop at Lower Kachura Lake.
Overnight
Tibet Motel, Skardu, or similar
Day 7
Lower Kachura → Basho Valley
Lower Kachura Lake, then the road to Basho Valley for its meadows, streams, waterfalls and rock formations, and back to Skardu.
Overnight
Tibet Motel or similar
Day 8
Deosai Plains
Up past Sadpara Lake to the high Deosai Plains for Sheosar Lake, Bara Pani and wide views across the plateau, then back to Skardu.
Overnight
Tibet Motel or similar
Day 9
Skardu → Khaplu
To Manthokha Waterfall, then into the Ghanche Valley to Khaplu Fort and the Saling fish farm near Khaplu.
Overnight
Destination Hotel, Khaplu, or similar
Day 10
Khaplu → Shigar
To the Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Shigar Fort, with time to explore the Shigar Valley.
Overnight
Rivage Hotel, Shigar, or similar
Day 11
Shigar → Naran
The long return drive down the Indus and over Babusar Top to Naran.
Overnight
Maisonette Hotel, Naran, or similar
Day 12
Naran → Islamabad
Drive back via Kaghan, Balakot and Mansehra and drop-off in Islamabad. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Muzaffarabad → Keran → Sharda → Taobutt → Arang Kel → Kutton → Naran → Skardu → Deosai → Khaplu → Shigar → Naran → Islamabad
About This Package
NEELUM VALLEY AND SKARDU ON ONE ROAD TRIP
A 12-day family road trip that links the green valleys of Azad Kashmir with the mountains of Baltistan. The first days follow the Neelum Valley past Dhani Waterfall and the Neelum–Jhelum Dam to Keran, Sharda, Kel and Taobutt, with the meadows of Arang Kel and a night at Jagran Resort in Kutton.
From Kashmir you cross to the Kaghan Valley and over Babusar Top to Skardu for Lower Kachura Lake, Basho Valley and a day on the Deosai Plains, then Manthokha Waterfall and Khaplu, and the Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Shigar Fort before the drive home via Naran.
A private Honda BR-V with an experienced driver, fuel, tolls, parking and eleven nights in deluxe hotels with daily breakfast are included. The package is planned for four adults and two children under six, and runs in summer, when Babusar Top and Deosai are open.
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
- Keran and Sharda — Riverside towns in the Neelum Valley
- Taobutt and Arang Kel — Upper Neelum villages and meadows
- Kutton — Waterfall village in the Jagran Valley
- Deosai Plains — Sheosar Lake and Bara Pani
- Khaplu — Fort and fish farm in Ghanche
- Shigar Fort — Restored royal fort
Frequently Asked Questions
Four adults and two children under six, in a private Honda BR-V. Tell us your group size and we’ll quote for it.
June to September, when the Upper Neelum Valley, Babusar Top and Deosai are all open.
Children can visit Sheosar Lake. Deosai is one of the highest plateaus in the world, so elderly travellers and heart patients are better to stop at Ali Malik Top. Carry dried apricots for the altitude.
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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