5 Days Skardu Autumn Tour by Air for Families and Couples
Plan your 5-day Skardu autumn tour by air with private transport, four hotel nights and airport transfers. Discover Kachura, Khaplu, Shigar and more.
7 DAYS SKARDU AUTUMN TOUR PACKAGE BY ROAD
Family
7 Days · 6 Nights 5.0
A 7-day budget autumn road trip via the Karakoram Highway — Shigar, Khaplu, Crystal Lake and a day at Shangri-La Resort.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Transport to suit the size of your family
- 6 nights in budget-friendly hotels
- Fuel, toll taxes and the driver’s expenses
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Entry tickets
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Besham
Pickup in Islamabad and a drive on the Hazara Motorway, with a lunch stop in Mansehra, to Besham.
Overnight
budget-friendly hotel in Besham
Day 2
Besham → Skardu
After breakfast, along the Indus via Dasu, Chilas, Tatta Pani and Jaglot to Skardu.
Overnight
budget-friendly hotel in Skardu
Day 3
Shigar Valley
An early drive to the Sarfaranga cold desert for a walk, a jeep safari, paramotor and a barbecue, then the historic Shigar Fort and Hashupi Garden.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 4
Khaplu
Visit Khaplu Palace, the Chaqchan Mosque, the organic restaurant at Ghowari and Crystal Lake at Sogha, then back to Skardu.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 5
Shangri-La Resort
A full day at Shangri-La Resort and Lower Kachura Lake — the garden, photos and a private boat ride.
Overnight
Skardu
Day 6
Skardu → Chilas
Drive back to Chilas.
Overnight
budget-friendly hotel in Chilas
Day 7
Chilas → Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad, with drop-off anywhere in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Mansehra → Besham → Dasu → Chilas → Jaglot → Skardu → Shigar → Khaplu → Kachura → Chilas → Islamabad
About This Package
GOLDEN AUTUMN COLOURS ALONG THE KARAKORAM HIGHWAY
From September to November, Skardu shows its finest colours — golden leaves, quiet valleys and clear skies, with fewer crowds and better hotel prices than in summer. This 7-day budget tour drives there along the Karakoram Highway via Besham and Chilas.
In Skardu you’ll see Shigar Fort and the Sarfaranga desert, Khaplu and Crystal Lake, and spend a full day at Shangri-La Resort and Lower Kachura Lake. Transport to suit your family, budget-friendly hotels, fuel, tolls and the driver’s expenses are included.
Prefer to fly? See our 5-day Skardu autumn tour by air.
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
- Karakoram Highway — Besham, Dasu and the Indus gorge
- Shigar Fort — Historic fort and Hashupi Garden
- Sarfaranga — Cold desert with jeep safaris and paramotor
- Khaplu — Khaplu Palace and Crystal Lake
- Shangri-La Resort — A full day at Lower Kachura Lake
Frequently Asked Questions
From September to November the valley is at its most colourful, with cool weather, fewer crowds than summer and hotels that are easier to find at good prices.
No. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and entry tickets aren’t included in this budget package.
Yes. Swap places, add days or change the hotels — we’ll build the trip around you.
The Karakoram Highway via Besham stays open in autumn, after the Babusar Top road has closed.
Warm clothes, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, personal medicines and a first aid kit, a power bank and a camera.
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