Skardu Tour Package Prices 2026
Prices per person. Based on group of 4 unless stated. Airfare additional unless marked “with airfare”.
| Package | Duration | Route | Highlights | Price Per Person |
|---|
| Weekend Skardu | 3 Days | By Air | Shangrila Resort, Satpara Lake, Skardu City | PKR 40,000 |
| Trip to Skardu 4 Days | 4 Days | By Air | Upper & Lower Kachura Lakes, Deosai, Katpana Desert | PKR 65,000 |
| Skardu by Air 5 Days | 5 Days | By Air (Airfare Included) | Skardu, Shigar Valley, Khaplu Valley | PKR 85,000 |
| Skardu by Road | 7 Days | Via Karakoram Highway | Skardu, Basho Valley, Chunda Valley | PKR 95,000 |
| Skardu + Hunza Tour | 10 Days | By Road | Complete Gilgit-Baltistan Exploration | PKR 130,000 |
| Skardu Honeymoon Package | 6 Days | By Air | Luxury Resorts & Private Tours | PKR 130,000 |
| Skardu Babusar Route | 8 Days | Road via Babusar Pass | Naran, Babusar Top & Full Skardu Tour | PKR 110,000 |
| Skardu Tour from Karachi | 11 Days | Flights + Road Travel | Flights, Hotels & Complete Skardu Tour | PKR 165,000 |
Price by group size (5-day by air, per person)
| Group Size | Per Person Rate |
|---|
| Couple (2 Pax) | PKR 105,000 |
| 3 Persons | PKR 92,000 |
| 4 Persons | PKR 85,000 ✓ Most Popular |
| 5–6 Persons | PKR 75,000 |
| 7–10 Persons | PKR 65,000 |
| Group 10+ | Contact for Group Rate |
What is Included in Our Skardu Tour Packages
✅ Included in Every Package
Private Transport with Mountain Driver All Skardu tours use private vehicles exclusively for your group no shared coaches. Vehicles include 4×4 Hilux, Land Cruiser, or Coaster depending on group size. Our drivers are experienced on mountain roads, familiar with every route in Gilgit-Baltistan, and have operated in Skardu for years.
Hotel Accommodation Guest house (economy), mid-range hotel, or 4-star depending on your tier. Skardu has seen significant hotel development in recent years there are now excellent options at every price point from comfortable guest houses to luxury resorts in Shigar and Khaplu.
Local Urdu-Speaking Guide A dedicated Skardu-based guide accompanies your group for all sightseeing days. Our guides have deep knowledge of Balti history, culture, and the natural environment — they make the difference between seeing Deosai and understanding it.
Sightseeing and Excursions All major destinations listed in your itinerary are covered with private vehicle and guide. No rushed shared group schedules. Your day starts when you are ready.
24/7 Support Pakistan-based WhatsApp support throughout your trip. For any issue weather delay, road closure, vehicle breakdown our team responds immediately and arranges alternatives.
Additional Inclusions by Tier
Standard tier (PKR 75,000+) adds:
- Daily breakfast at hotel
- Better-located hotels (near Skardu city or Shangrila)
Luxury tier (PKR 120,000+) adds:
- Serena Shigar Fort or equivalent premium resort stay
- Private vehicle with premium 4×4
- Photographer guide for landscape photography enthusiasts
- Packed lunch on Deosai excursion
❌ Not Included
- Flights to/from Skardu (unless marked “with airfare” in package)
- Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
- Entry fees at Deosai National Park (PKR 500 per person)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance (recommended PKR 2,500)
Skardu Tour by Air vs by Road Which Should You Choose?
This is the first question every traveller asks. Here is an honest, complete answer:
| Factor | By Air | By Road |
|---|
| Journey Time | 55 Minutes (Islamabad to Skardu) | 14–18 Hours from Islamabad |
| Scenic Experience | Dramatic — Karakoram Peaks at Eye Level | Extraordinary — Indus Gorge & Ancient Silk Route Towns |
| Reliability | Weather-Dependent — 30–40% Cancellation Risk | Road-Dependent — KKH Generally Reliable (June–October) |
| Cost (Return) | PKR 50,000–65,000 Per Person (PIA) | Included in Road Tour Packages (Private Vehicle) |
| Best For | Short Leave (3–5 Days), First-Time Visitors | Longer Trips (7+ Days), Travelers Seeking the Full Journey |
| Off Season | Not Recommended (Winter Fog & Weather Delays) | Babusar Route Closed Nov–May; KKH Open Year-Round |
| Recommendation | Arrive by Air | Return by Road for the Complete Northern Pakistan Experience |
Our most popular combination: Fly from Islamabad to Skardu on arrival (55 minutes, spectacular Karakoram views), spend 5–7 days in Skardu, then return overland via the KKH driving along the Indus River past Nanga Parbat and through the ancient Silk Route. Two completely different experiences, one trip.
Flight cancellation note: Skardu Airport has the highest flight cancellation rate of any airport in Pakistan due to mountain cloud conditions. We always build a flexible return schedule into our air packages if your flight is cancelled, we arrange road return immediately at no extra cost.
5-Day Skardu Tour Itinerary – By Air from Islamabad/Lahore
PKR 85,000 per person (group of 4) airfare included
Day 1 — Fly to Skardu Depart Islamabad (or Lahore via Islamabad) on PIA morning flight. The 55-minute flight is itself an attraction as the aircraft climbs out of Islamabad, the Karakoram unfolds below. K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum all visible on a clear day. Arrive Skardu Airport. Met by our driver and transferred to hotel. Check in and rest. Afternoon: Skardu Bazaar and Kharpocho Fort viewpoint at sunset the ancient Balti fort perched above the Indus River junction, looking over the wide alluvial plain of Skardu city. Dinner at local restaurant try Balti beef stew, chapshuro (meat-filled flatbread), and Skardu apricot juice.
Day 2 — Shangrila Resort + Upper Kachura Lake + Satpara Lake Morning: Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake) — Pakistan’s most famous resort, set beside a deep turquoise lake surrounded by pine forests and rocky mountains. A Chinese aircraft fuselage repurposed as a restaurant floating on the lake is the iconic image of Skardu. The lake’s colour in morning light is extraordinary. Drive to Upper Kachura Lake — smaller, more remote, and in many ways more beautiful. Clear emerald water reflecting the surrounding peaks. Afternoon: Satpara Lake a wide, calm lake with a road running along its length. Satpara Village on the far shore is one of the oldest settlements in Baltistan. Evening return to Skardu.
Day 3 — Deosai National Park Full day excursion to Deosai the defining experience of any Skardu visit. Drive from Skardu via the Deosai road (dirt track rising steeply into the plateau). As you crest the final rise, the plateau opens before you: 3,000 square kilometres of high-altitude flatland at an average elevation of 4,114 metres the second highest plateau on earth. In summer, Deosai is covered with wildflowers yellows, purples, whites stretching to the horizon under enormous skies. Himalayan brown bears live here, as do Marco Polo sheep and snow leopards (rarely seen but present). The silence and scale of Deosai are unlike anything else in Pakistan. Packed lunch on the plateau. Return to Skardu via sunset.
Day 4 — Shigar Valley + Shigar Fort Drive to Shigar Valley — 30km from Skardu, a wide green valley lined with ancient poplar and willow trees. Shigar Fort: a 17th-century Balti royal palace and watchtower built into the rock face above Shigar village. The fort has been painstakingly restored by the Aga Khan Cultural Service and converted into the Serena Shigar Fort Hotel — even if you are not staying, a visit to the fort grounds is essential. The restoration is world-class. Shigar bazaar: buy Balti handicrafts, locally dried apricots, and hand-woven Gilgit-Baltistan textiles. Optional: Blind Lake in Shigar Valley — a hidden lake accessible by a short walk, with reflective turquoise water and a backdrop of bare rock faces.
Day 5 — Katpana Cold Desert + Fly Home Morning: Katpana Cold Desert (Sarfaranga Desert) sand dunes in the middle of mountain terrain at 2,226 metres elevation. Asia’s only high-altitude cold desert. The contrast of sand dunes against snowcapped peaks is startling and photogenic. Drive to Skardu Airport. Fly back to Islamabad (weather permitting). If flight is delayed or cancelled, overnight in Skardu at our expense and fly next morning or return by road if you prefer.
Karachi Lahore Islamabad to Skardu Fligt Price
| Flights to Skardu | One-Way / Return Cost | Flight Duration + Weekly Flights | Airlines |
|---|
| Islamabad to Skardu Flight | Rs. 28,000 / 56,000 | 1h – 1h 15m
Daily (2–4 flights) | PIA, Airblue, Air-sial |
| Karachi to Skardu Flight | Rs. 35,000 / 70,000 | 2h – 2h 30m
2–5 flights/week | PIA, Airblue |
| Lahore to Skardu Flight | Rs. 30,000 / 60,000 | 1h 15m – 1h 30m
Seasonal (3–6 flights/week) | PIA (seasonal) |
7-Day Skardu Tour Itinerary By Road via KKH
PKR 95,000 per person (group of 4) transport included, no flights
Day 1 — Islamabad to Chilas (KKH Route) Depart Islamabad early morning (6am) in private 4×4. Drive Hazara Expressway → Abbottabad → Mansehra → join the Karakoram Highway at Havelian. The KKH (National Highway N-35) is one of the greatest feats of road engineering in history — built through some of the world’s most extreme terrain. Drive along the Indus River gorge. Stop at Besham for lunch. Continue through Dasu, Sazin, and Komila — each bend of the Indus revealing a new canyon. Arrive Chilas at dusk. Hotel overnight.
Day 2 — Chilas to Skardu via Gilgit Morning drive past the Nanga Parbat viewpoint the Fairy Meadows approach and the 8,126m peak’s Rupal and Diamir faces visible from the highway. Continue through Gilgit town (brief stop for fuel and lunch). From Gilgit the road enters Baltistan the landscape changes dramatically from the deep gorges of the KKH to the wider, sunlit valleys of Baltistan. Arrive Skardu late afternoon. Check in to hotel. Evening: Indus River and sunset view from Kharpocho Fort.
Days 3–6 — Skardu Sightseeing Full sightseeing programme across 4 days: Shangrila + Upper Kachura + Satpara Lake (Day 3), Deosai National Park full day (Day 4), Shigar Valley + Shigar Fort (Day 5), Khaplu Valley + Khaplu Palace + Manthokha Waterfall (Day 6).
Day 7 — Return to Islamabad Early morning departure Skardu for the long but spectacular return drive. Option A: Return via KKH (same route). Option B: Return via Babusar Pass if season and conditions allow turning north from Chilas, climbing to Babusar Pass at 4,173m, descending through Naran and Kaghan Valley to Mansehra and Islamabad. The Babusar route is the more dramatic return and adds Naran Valley to your experience. Arrive Islamabad late evening.
Top Destinations in Skardu- Detailed Guide
Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake)
Shangrila Resort is Pakistan’s most iconic mountain resort — a complex of cottages built along the edge of Lower Kachura Lake, 35km from Skardu city. The lake is deep turquoise, fed by glacial melt, and surrounded by pine forests and rocky peaks. The resort’s most photographed feature is a Chinese aircraft fuselage converted into a floating restaurant on the lake. Built in the 1950s by former Pakistan Army chief Agha Hasan Abidi, Shangrila is both a natural and historical landmark. Visit in early morning for the best light and the calmest lake surface.
Distance from Skardu: 35km, approximately 45 minutes
Deosai National Park
Deosai is one of the most extraordinary natural environments in Pakistan and one of the most underrated in the world. At an average elevation of 4,114 metres the second highest plateau on earth Deosai is a vast high-altitude plain covering 3,000 square kilometres. In summer (June–September) the plateau erupts in wildflowers: thousands of species bloom across the tundra in a carpet of colour that stretches to the horizon under vast open skies.
Deosai is also one of the last habitats of the Himalayan brown bear in Pakistan. The national park was established specifically to protect this endangered population. Bears are occasionally sighted in the early morning and evening your guide knows the best observation areas.The name Deosai means “land of giants” in Shina and the scale of the landscape, the enormous sky, and the profound silence make it immediately clear why.
Season: June to September only road closed by snow from October to May Distance from Skardu: 30km to the park entrance
Shigar Valley and Shigar Fort
Shigar Valley is 30km northeast of Skardu a wide, green, historically rich valley that was an independent Balti kingdom until the Dogra conquest of the 19th century. The valley is lined with ancient willow and poplar trees planted along irrigation channels, and the mountains rise directly from the valley floor.
Shigar Fort (Fong Khar “Palace on the Rock” in Balti) was built in the 17th century by the Amacha dynasty. It perches dramatically on a rock face above Shigar village, and its restoration by the Aga Khan Cultural Service is one of the finest heritage conservation projects in Pakistan. The fort is now operated as a heritage hotel (Serena Shigar Fort) a 17-room property where staying is itself a historical experience.
Khaplu Valley and Khaplu Palace
Khaplu Valley, 100km from Skardu, is one of the most beautiful and least visited valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan. The valley sits at 2,600 metres, is wider and greener than Skardu, and is dominated by the Khaplu Palace — a stunning 19th-century wood-and-stone royal palace built in traditional Balti-Tibetan style. Like Shigar Fort, the Khaplu Palace has been restored and operates as a heritage hotel.
Khaplu is also the base for the Hushe Valley trek one of the most beautiful mountain treks in Baltistan, approaching Masherbrum (7,821m) and the Gondogoro La pass.
Manthokha Waterfall, 8km from Khaplu on the Shyok River road, cascades 50 metres through a narrow rock gorge surrounded by hanging gardens. It is one of the most photogenic natural sites in Baltistan.
Katpana Cold Desert (Sarfaranga Desert)
One of Skardu’s most unexpected attractions sand dunes rising at 2,226 metres above sea level against a backdrop of glaciated mountain peaks. The Katpana Desert is classified as a cold desert (average annual temperature below 10°C) and the contrast of desert dunes with snow-capped Karakoram peaks is visually arresting and unlike anywhere else on earth.
The desert is located 6km from Skardu city, easily combined with the Satpara Lake excursion.
Skardu Honeymoon Package 2026
Skardu is rapidly becoming one of Pakistan’s most sought-after honeymoon destinations and its appeal for couples is obvious. Remote, extraordinarily beautiful, deeply peaceful, and offering accommodation in heritage forts and lakeside resorts that no city in Pakistan can match.
Why Skardu for Pakistani Honeymoons
Shigar Fort Serena staying in a 17th-century Balti royal palace, rooms with original stone walls and mountain views, surrounded by the sound of the Shigar River. There is no more romantic property in Pakistan.
Shangrila lakeside cottages waking to the turquoise lake, breakfast on the cottage deck, and the absolute silence of the Karakoram morning. Nothing manufactured here the romance is entirely the landscape.
Deosai plateau at sunrise — driving into Deosai before dawn to watch the sun rise over the world’s second highest plateau, surrounded by wildflowers and complete silence. A moment couples consistently describe as the most powerful of their entire honeymoon.
Privacy — Skardu has none of the crowds of Naran or Murree. The valleys are vast, the roads uncongested, and the sense of having a mountain world to yourselves is genuinely achievable.
Honeymoon Package Pricing
| Option | Duration | Accommodation | Price Per Couple |
|---|
| Classic Honeymoon | 5 Days by Air | 3-Star Hotels + Shigar Overnight Stay | PKR 130,000 |
| Premium Honeymoon | 6 Days by Air | Serena Shigar Fort (2 Nights) | PKR 185,000 |
| Luxury Honeymoon | 7 Days by Air | Serena Shigar Fort + Khaplu Palace | PKR 240,000 |
Honeymoon inclusions: Return airfare from Islamabad, all hotel as described, private vehicle, dedicated guide, welcome flowers in room, Shangrila lakeside dinner, Deosai sunrise excursion, Shigar Fort tour.
Skardu Family Tour Package
Skardu is exceptionally family-friendly safe, spacious, clean, and offering activities that engage children and adults equally.
Why Skardu works for families:
- The Indus River beach near Skardu city is a favourite family picnic site
- Katpana Cold Desert children find the sand dunes at altitude genuinely exciting
- Deosai vast space, wildflowers, and the possibility of spotting Himalayan brown bears
- Manthokha Waterfall accessible swimming spot
- Shangrila Resort family cottages directly on the lake
| Family Package | Package Details | Price |
|---|
| Family Package 1 | 2 Adults + 2 Children (5–12 Years), 7-Day Road Package | PKR 82,000 Per Adult
PKR 55,000 Per Child |
| Family Package 2 | 2 Adults + 2 Children + Grandparents (6 Persons), 7-Day Road Package | PKR 72,000 Per Person |
| Family Package 3 | Large Family Group (8–12 Persons), Coaster Vehicle, 7-Day Tour | PKR 55,000 Per Person |
Best Time to Visit Skardu
| Month | Season | Temperature | Access | Best For |
|---|
| January – March | Winter | -10°C to 5°C | KKH Open; Babusar Closed; Flights Unreliable | Snow Landscapes & Very Few Tourists |
| April – May | Spring | 5°C to 18°C | All Roads Opening; Flights Improving | Apricot & Cherry Blossoms – Most Beautiful Season |
| June – July | Early Summer | 18°C to 28°C | All Routes Open | Deosai Opens, Trekking Season & K2 Expeditions Begin |
| August – September | Peak Season | 20°C to 30°C | All Routes Fully Open | Best Weather, Green Valleys & Maximum Activities |
| October | Autumn | 5°C to 20°C | All Routes Open, Babusar Closing Soon | Golden Foliage, Fewer Tourists & Excellent Photography |
| November | Late Autumn | 0°C to 10°C | Babusar Closed; KKH Still Open | Last Month Before Winter Closures |
| December | Early Winter | -5°C to 5°C | KKH Marginal; Flights Unreliable | Snow Adventures for Experienced Winter Travellers |
Peak season (June–September): Book 6–8 weeks in advance. Hotels fill quickly — especially Shigar Fort Serena and Shangrila cottages.
Best for families: June–August — stable weather, all sites accessible, comfortable temperatures.
Best for photography: April–May (blossom season) and October (golden autumn).
Best for budget: November–March — 30–40% lower hotel rates, no crowds. Requires flexible flight backup.
Skardu Tour Packages from Islamabad
Islamabad is the closest major city to Skardu and offers the most frequent and direct flights via PIA. By road, the KKH route from Islamabad takes approximately 14–16 hours and is the classic Silk Route journey.
Flight prices (return, per person): PKR 50,000 – 65,000 (PIA direct, 55 minutes) Road distance: ~650km, 14–16 hours via KKH
| Package | Duration | Price Per Person |
|---|
| Weekend Skardu Tour (By Air) | 3 Days | PKR 40,000 + Airfare |
| Skardu Tour by Air (Airfare Included) | 5 Days | PKR 85,000 |
| Skardu Tour by Road | 7 Days | PKR 95,000 |
| Skardu & Hunza Tour Package | 10 Days | PKR 145,000 |
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Skardu Tour Packages from Lahore
From Lahore, the most efficient option is a PIA flight via Islamabad to Skardu total journey 3–4 hours door-to-door. Direct Lahore–Skardu flights operate seasonally in peak summer.
Flight prices (return, per person): PKR 55,000 – 72,000 (via Islamabad) Seasonal direct Lahore–Skardu: PKR 60,000 – 75,000 return (June–September)
| Package | Duration | Price Per Person |
|---|
| Skardu Tour by Air (Airfare Included) | 6 Days | PKR 110,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
| Skardu Tour by Road (Including Islamabad Nights) | 9 Days | PKR 120,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
| Skardu & Hunza Tour from Karachi | 11 Days | PKR 165,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
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Skardu Tour Packages from Karachi
From Karachi, Skardu packages involve a connecting flight via Islamabad. Karachi packages are typically priced higher to account for the longer flight component and additional hotel nights in Islamabad on the road option.
Flight prices (return, per person): PKR 65,000 – 80,000 (Karachi to Skardu via Islamabad)
| Package | Duration | Price Per Person |
|---|
| Skardu Tour by Air (Airfare Included) | 6 Days | PKR 110,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
| Skardu Tour by Road (Including Islamabad Nights) | 9 Days | PKR 120,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
| Skardu & Hunza Tour from Karachi | 11 Days | PKR 165,000
(Group of 4 Persons) |
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What Our Skardu Travellers Say
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“Pak Tours organised our family of 6 trip to Skardu in July 2025. Seven days by road from Islamabad the KKH journey itself was an experience we will never forget. The Indus River gorge at sunset, Nanga Parbat rising above the clouds, Deosai in full summer bloom. Our guide Imtiaz was exceptional. He took us to a local Balti family’s home for tea that hospitality, that simplicity, that warmth. Skardu changes you. We are already planning to go back.”
Hasan Mirza & Family, Islamabad
7-Day By Road Package — July 2025
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“Booked the honeymoon package 6 days with 2 nights at Shigar Fort Serena. The fort is indescribably beautiful. Stone walls, wooden ceilings, a window looking out at the mountains nothing I have experienced in any luxury hotel compares to sleeping inside a 17th-century Balti palace. Pak Tours handled every detail. The private vehicle and guide meant we had complete flexibility. When we wanted to stay at Deosai for sunset instead of leaving early, our guide simply stayed with us. Perfect service.”
Zoya & Omar Baig, Lahore
Honeymoon Package – Shigar Fort Serena — September 2025
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“Five of us came from Karachi for our first trip to Skardu. The flight itself, watching K2 from the aircraft window, was worth the journey. Deosai brought all of us to silence nobody spoke for several minutes when the vast plateau opened up before us. I have travelled internationally, but there is something about Skardu that I have not found anywhere else on earth. The Pak Tours team was professional and responsive throughout.”
Kamil Siddiqui & Friends, Karachi
6-Day By Air Package — August 2025
Hotels in Skardu
Skardu offers a wide variety of luxury resorts, mountain-view hotels, boutique lodges, and budget-friendly accommodations for tourists visiting Northern Pakistan. From peaceful lakeside resorts near Shangrila and Upper Kachura Lake to premium hotels in Skardu city, travelers can enjoy comfortable stays surrounded by majestic mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Most hotel in Skardu provide modern facilities, traditional Balti hospitality, delicious local cuisine, and easy access to popular tourist attractions like Deosai Plains, Sarfaranga Desert, Shangrila Resort, and Sadpara Lake, making every trip relaxing and memorable.see all hotels in skardu
| Top Hotels in Skardu | Location | Category | Starting Price |
|---|
| Shangrila Resort | Lower Kachura | Luxury Resort | PKR 35,000+ |
| PC Legacy Skardu | Skardu City | 5-Star Hotel | PKR 45,000+ |
| Khoj Resort Skardu | Skardu | Deluxe Resort | PKR 18,000+ |
| Serena Shigar Fort | Shigar Valley | Heritage Hotel | PKR 40,000+ |
| Destination Hotel Skardu | Skardu City | Premium Hotel | PKR 20,000+ |
| Mountain Lodge Skardu | Upper Kachura | Family Resort | PKR 15,000+ |
| Baltistan Continental Hotel | Skardu | Standard Hotel | PKR 12,000+ |
| ForthNorth Hotel | Shiger Valley | Business Hotel | PKR 22,000+ |
| Eat and Read Hotel | Skardu | Boutique Hotel | PKR 14,000+ |
| Himalaya Hotel Skardu | Hussainabad | Luxury Boutique | PKR 28,000+ |
Rent a Car in Skardu
Need only transportation in Skardu? We provide reliable rent a car services without hotel bookings or tour packages. Whether you need airport pickup and drop, a private vehicle for a day tour, or intercity transfers, we have flexible options to suit your travel plans.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Recommended For | Starting Price / Day |
|---|
| Toyota Corolla | 3–4 Persons | Couples & Small Families | PKR 12,000 |
| Toyota Prado | 5–7 Persons | Family Tours & Mountain Travel | PKR 25,000 |
| Toyota Grand Cabin | 8–12 Persons | Group Tours | PKR 22,000 |
| Coaster Saloon | 15–20 Persons | Corporate & Large Groups | PKR 35,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Skardu Tour Packages
What is the price of a Skardu tour package in 2026?
Skardu packages start from PKR 40,000 per person for a 3-day weekend (excluding flights). 5-day all-inclusive packages with airfare start from PKR 85,000. 7-day road packages from PKR 95,000. Karachi packages (11 days with flights) from PKR 165,000. Prices vary by group size — group-size table above.
Is Skardu tour by air or by road better?
By air for short leaves (3–5 days) 55-minute flight from Islamabad, spectacular mountain views. By road for longer trips 14–16 hours via KKH along the Indus River, one of the world’s great road journeys. We recommend flying one way and driving the other to experience both.
What is the best time to visit Skardu?
June to September is peak season all sites open, stable weather, green valleys. April–May is blossom season apricot and cherry orchards in full bloom, fewer tourists. October is excellent for autumn photography with golden foliage. Deosai is only accessible June–September.
Is Skardu safe for tourists?
Yes Skardu and Gilgit-Baltistan are among Pakistan’s safest regions. Very low crime, exceptionally hospitable Balti people, and well-developed tourist infrastructure. Female travellers visit regularly. Main safety considerations are weather and altitude.
How much do flights from Islamabad to Skardu cost?
PIA return flights cost approximately PKR 50,000–65,000 per person from Islamabad. Note: Skardu Airport has Pakistan’s highest flight cancellation rate due to mountain cloud. We always include a road backup plan in our air packages.
What are the must-see places in Skardu?
Shangrila Resort (Lower Kachura Lake), Upper Kachura Lake, Satpara Lake, Deosai National Park, Shigar Valley + Shigar Fort, Khaplu Valley + Khaplu Palace, Katpana Cold Desert, Manthokha Waterfall, Skardu Kharpocho Fort, Basho Valley, and Chunda Valley.
Can I customise my Skardu package?
Yes all packages are fully customisable. Add or remove destinations, change hotel tier, adjust duration, choose air vs road, add K2 Basecamp trek segment, or combine with Hunza or Fairy Meadows. WhatsApp us with your group size, dates, and preferences for a personalised itinerary.
What should I pack for Skardu?
Warm layers (Deosai can be below 10°C even in July), waterproof jacket, sunscreen (high altitude = intense UV), comfortable trekking shoes, water bottle, and altitude sickness tablets (Diamox — consult your doctor). Formal clothing is not needed. Power banks are useful some guest houses have limited electricity hours.
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