12 Days Hunza & Skardu Deluxe Tour by Karakoram Highway
A 12-day deluxe family tour on the Karakoram Highway — Hunza, Khunjerab, Naltar, Skardu, Khaplu and Shigar.
8 DAYS SKARDU DELUXE TOUR PACKAGE BY ROAD
Family
8 Days · 7 Nights Up to 6 persons 5.0
An 8-day deluxe road trip for six — Kachura lakes, Basho Valley, Katpana, Shigar and Deosai.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- Private Honda BR-V for up to 6 persons
- Experienced driver
- 7 nights in deluxe hotels, 2 rooms each night
- Daily breakfast
- Jeep for Basho Valley
- Fuel, toll taxes and parking
- All sightseeing stops on the itinerary
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Other local jeeps (Deosai and 4×4 tracks)
- Boating, jet ski, zipline and other activity fees
- Personal expenses
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Islamabad → Naran
Via Mansehra and Balakot, with stops at Balakot River Point and Kiwai Waterfall, then up the Kaghan Valley to Naran.
Overnight
Maisonette Hotel, Naran, or similar
Day 2
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 3
Basho Valley
By jeep to Basho Valley for its meadows, the Basho River and mountain views, then back to Skardu.
Overnight
Tibet Motel or similar
Day 4
Skardu Sightseeing
Upper Kachura Lake, Soq Valley and the sand dunes of the Katpana Cold Desert.
Overnight
Tibet Motel or similar
Day 5
Manthoka Waterfall and Shigar
To Manthoka Waterfall, then the Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort and the Amburiq Mosque in the Shigar Valley.
Overnight
Rivage Hotel or similar
Day 6
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
Qayam Hotel, Skardu, or similar
Day 7
Skardu → Naran
The long return drive down the Indus and over Babusar Top to Naran.
Overnight
Maisonette Hotel, Naran, or similar
Day 8
Naran → Islamabad
Drive back via Kaghan, Balakot and Mansehra and drop-off in Islamabad. End of tour.
Route
Islamabad → Balakot → Naran → Babusar Top → Chilas → Skardu → Basho Valley → Shigar → Deosai → Naran → Islamabad
About This Package
KACHURA, BASHO, SHIGAR AND DEOSAI FOR SIX TRAVELLERS
An 8-day deluxe road trip to Skardu for a group of up to six, in a private Honda BR-V. You travel through the Kaghan Valley to Naran, cross Babusar Top past Lulusar Lake, and reach Skardu via Chilas, the Raikot Bridge and the Three Mountain Junction.
In Skardu the days are full — a jeep ride to the meadows of Basho Valley, Upper Kachura Lake, Soq Valley and the Katpana Cold Desert, Manthoka Waterfall and Shigar Fort, and a whole day on the Deosai Plains with Sheosar Lake and Bara Pani.
The Honda BR-V and an experienced driver, fuel, tolls, parking, the jeep for Basho Valley and seven nights in deluxe hotels with two rooms each night and daily breakfast are included. This route 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
- Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top — On the road to Chilas
- Basho Valley — Meadows by jeep
- Upper Kachura Lake — Clear lake near Skardu
- Katpana Cold Desert — Sand dunes under snowy peaks
- Shigar Fort — Restored royal fort
- Deosai Plains — Sheosar Lake and Bara Pani
Frequently Asked Questions
Six travellers in a private Honda BR-V, with two deluxe rooms each night.
Yes. The jeep for the Basho Valley trip is included.
Deosai opens after June and is covered in snow until then. It starts after Sadpara Lake at the Sadpara checkpost, at around 13,500 feet.
In summer, usually June to September, when Babusar Top is open. Outside those months the Naran route is closed by snow, and we can plan the trip on the Karakoram Highway via Besham instead.
Yes. Breakfast is included every day. Lunch, dinner and personal expenses are not.
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