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Skardu and Astore Valley Tour

Skardu and Astore Valley Tour

Skardu and Astore Valley are located next to each other, with Deosai plain in between them. Both Skardu and Astore tours feature stunning high-altitude lakes, lush green forests, open Plains and vibrant cultural experience.

Information and highlights of the tour:

  1. Skardu and Astore are connected via the Deosai’s, off-route and also via the Karakoram Highway.
  2. The drive time from Skardu to Astore via Deosai and vice versa is 8 hours.
  3. Skardu is accessible via 1-hour flight from Islamabad or Lahore, or a full-day drive through the Karakoram Highway.

Beside sightseeing and cultural trip, Skardu and Astore Valley tour offer great one day trekking options. One popular spot is the famous "Masur Rocks". Which can be added to the itinerary as per our clients’ requirements.

Travel Mode

Travel by-road

Number of Days

Total Days 8

Suitability

Family Friendly

Custom Option

Itinerary Flexible

Total Cost of Skardu and Astore Valley Tour

Please note that the price listed below may vary depending on the services selected, as client preferences are our top priority. The choice of hotels, adding or subtracting tour days and other options may result in slight differences from the displayed price.

Price Per Person – International Tourists

Pricing details for international tourists based on group size.
Package NamePer Person-2Per Person-3Per Person-4
Standard Package$ 807$ 710$ 600
Premium Package$ 990$ 954$ 783

Price Per Person – Domestic Tourists

Pricing details for domestic tourists based on group size.
Package NamePer Person-2Per Person-3Per Person-4
Standard PackagePKR 128,820PKR 110,200PKR 82,650
Premium PackagePKR 170,430PKR 165,680PKR 124,260

Similar Tour Packages and Pricing

Note: Below in the related Tours, the prices mentioned at Standard and Premium blocks are calculated keeping 2 persons in mind. To get the price for more than two Pax, please visit their relative pages by simply clicking on them.

Tour and Sightseeing Only

Tour NameStandard PricePremium Price
Skardu Valley Tour (8-days)$ 840$ 996
Skardu Tour Packages (7-days)$ 524$ 656
Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu, Deosai and Bashu Valley Tour by Air (6-days)$ 773$ 900
Skardu Honeymoon Packages by Air-by-Road (6-days)$ 756$ 756
Skardu Valley Tour for 5 Days by Air (6-days)$ 734$ 830

Tour and Trekking

Tour NameStandard PricePremium Price
Skardu Valley and Fairy Meadow Tour (9-days)$ 793$ 895

Inclusions

  • Comfortable Transport

    Air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers. we offer cars, parado, grand cabin, 4x4 wheels based on number of people.

  • Accommodation

    Stay in 5-star hotels or local guest houses. Our Luxury package offers 5-star and 3-star hotel, whereas our standard hotels offer local guest houses.

Exclusions

  • Lunch and Other Meals

    Meal services, including lunch, are not offered as part of domestic tour packages.

  • Local Expert Guide

    Guiding services by a local expert are not part of the domestic tour package by default. A guide can be included at an extra cost.

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Detailed Trip Plan - Astore and Skardu Valley Tour for 08 Days.

Day 01 and Day 02: Drive to Naran Valley and then to Skardu Valley.

The first two days of the trip involves a drive from Islamabad to Naran, and then onward to Minapin Valley, from where the trek starts. Along the way, the following tourist spot lies:

  1. Shogran and Naran Valley
  2. Lulusar lake and Babusar Top
  3. Three mountain junction points.
  4. Arrival at Skardu valley.

Day 03: Skardu and Shigar Valley Tour.

  1. Visit Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake.
  2. Explore Upper Kachura Lake and Soq valley.
  3. Explore Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Blind Lake.
  4. Visit Shigar Fort, 900 old fort at Shigar village.

Activities:

  • Boating at Upper Kachura Lake.
  • Paragliding and jeep safari at Sarfaranga Desert.
  • Food stalls at Blind Lake.

Day 04: Deosai National Park and Astore Valley.

  1. Visit Manthal Buddha rocks and Sadhpara Lake.
  2. Enjoy you time at Barapani.
  3. Exploration of Sheosar Lake.
  4. Continue Driving towards Astore valley via Deosai.

To let you know about the drive time for this day, It takes 7 to 8-hours to reach Astore valley via Deosai National Park.

Day 05: Visit Minimerg, Domail and Rainbow Lake via Burzil Pass

  1. Departure for Minimarg via Burzil Pass, 4 hour drive one way.
  2. Exploration of Domail Valley.
  3. Visit the famous Rainbow Lake.
  4. return to Astore.

Day 06: Astore Valley to Rama meadows and Rama Lake

  1. Drive to Rama Meadows
  2. Explore Rama Lake, 1 hour trek from the meadow
  3. Enjoy the view of Nanga Parbat
  4. Return to Astore

Day 07: Return to Naran via Babusar top.

  1. Drive back to Naran valley.
  2. Enjoy your time at Babusar top.
  3. Night stay in Naran.

Day 08: Drive back to Islamabad.

  1. Return back to Islamabad.
  2. Drop off at desired locations.