Drive to Naran Valley from Islamabad:
The following valleys lies along the road to Naran:
- Balakot
- Shogran Valley
- Kaghan Valley.
The trip to Skardu usually starts from Islamabad via the motorway with the first scenic stop being Naran Valley. This valley is located at a distance of 253 km and it takes roughly about 7 hours to reach by road. Naran valley itself is among the most visited tourist spot in Pakistan.
Drive to Skardu Valley,
- Lulusar Lake
- Babusar top and Babusar pass
- Junction of Karakorum, Himalayas and Hindukush
- Skardu Valley
Day two of the Skardu Valley tour starts by visiting Lulusar Lake, which is located at an altitude of 3,410 m. The journey then continues towards Babusar Pass, a high-altitude seasonal route that connects to Gilgit-Baltistan. This route opens in the first week of June. It stays accessible until November, but this depends on the snow conditions.
Skardu Valley and Surrounding tour
- Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake
- Upper Kachura Lake and Soq valley
- Organic Village Skardu
- Karpocho fort and Katpana Desert
Day three of Skardu Trip starts by visiting the famous Shangrila resort and Lower Kachura Lake. Each of the above destinations are 10 to 15 km away from each other.
Shigar Valley Tour
- Sarfaranga Cold desert
- Blind lake
- Shigar Village and Shigar Fort
- Serena Hotel Shigar
On day four, we visit the Sarfaranga Cold Desert. Here, guests can enjoy Jeep safaris, horse riding, and paragliding. Further, our guests would be able to visit the historic fort of Shigar Valley built in the 17th century. Shigar Valley is located at a distance of 54 km with a drive time of 1.5 hours from Skardu city.
Deosai National Park, the highest plateau in Pakistan
- Manthal Buddha Rocks
- Sadpara Lake
- Barapani and Deosai National Park
- Sheosar Lake
Deosai National Park is located at a distance of 40 km from Skardu, but the road is unpaved and is rough where only 4X4 vehicles can reach. This Plateau is at an altitude of 4114 m and hold several wildlife including Brown bears, Marmots and ibexes
Visit Bashu Valley or visit Khaplu Valley
Bashu valley is another alpine meadow in Skardu which is accessible via 4X4 jeeps
- Distance: 43 km
- Drive time: 2 hours
- Accessible: Via 4x4 jeeps
Khaplu Valley tourist destinations.
- Sailing Village
- Khaplu village and Khaplu Fort
- Manthoka Waterfall
Day 07 and 08, Drive back to Naran and then return to Islamabad
- On the 7th and 8th day of the tour, our guests will return to Naran. Then, the next day, they will continue their journey to Islamabad.
Skardu Tour Packages (7-days)
Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu, Deosai and Bashu Valley Tour by Air (6-days)
Skardu Honeymoon Packages by Air-by-Road (6-days)
Skardu and Astore Valley Tour (8-days)
Skardu Valley Tour for 5 Days by Air (6-days)
Skardu Valley and Fairy Meadow Tour (9-days)