Skardu Tour Packages-by Air and by Road

Skardu Tour Packages

Skardu Pakistan Tour Packages 2025″ offers tailored travel experiences in Skardu, Pakistan. As professional tour operators, we can create a tour package that meets your specific needs and preferences. You can select from a list of existing skardu tour packages or modify them to suit your requirements for your trip..

Skardu Tour Packages By Air

Travelers can conveniently reach Skardu City directly from Lahore, Islamabad, or Karachi through skardu tour by air. Additionally, there are some international flights available to Skardu. Pakistan International Airlines provides direct services from Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi to Skardu. Recently, the introduction of international flights has significantly enhanced the prospects for international tourism in Pakistan.

The air journey to Skardu presents a wealth of breathtaking sights. Notable highlights include the stunning aerial views of the towering Nanga Parbat, Babusar Top, Saif-ul-Malook Lake, Fairy Meadows, and the majestic Indus River. This flight to Skardu lasts only 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing travelers to maximize their time at various attractions in Skardu or the Hunza Valleys.

At pak tours, we facilitate ticket bookings for Skardu by Air and offer a range of Skardu Tours by Air. You may choose from the available Skardu by Air Tour Packages listed above.

Public Skardu Tour Packages on every Weekend

Types of Customized Skardu Travel packages from Karachi Lahore Islamabad

Skardu offers various tour packages tailored for different groups:

Couple/Honeymoon Packages: Skardu honeymoon tour  ideal for newlyweds, providing a luxurious and tranquil experience amidst stunning nature, helping them celebrate their new life together.

Family Packages: Designed for families, these packages focus on creating a fun, luxurious, and secure environment where loved ones can strengthen their bonds and create lasting memories.

Students/Friends Group Packages: These packages target friends and students, offering engaging activities and adventures without the stress of planning. Participants can simply focus on packing for an enjoyable trip together.

Corporate Group Packages: Aimed at businesses, these packages foster team building and strengthen employee relationships while allowing them to enjoy nature away from the office.

Each package caters to specific needs, ensuring a memorable experience for all types of groups.

We have

• Skardu Tours Packages from Lahore
• Skardu Tours Packages from Karachi
• Skardu Tours Packages from Islamabad

You can also customize these tours from other cities in Pakistan.

Adventurous Skardu Tours

For those with a thirst for adventure, Skardu Valley is a treasure trove of exhilarating experiences, offering some of the most challenging and rewarding treks and climbs in the world. Here’s a snapshot of what adventurous souls can look forward to:

• Trekking and Hiking Trails: Skardu’s diverse terrain provides a range of trails from moderate to expert levels, ensuring that every trekker finds their match. Whether you’re trekking to the historic Kharpocho Fort, embarking on the mesmerizing journey to Snow Lake (Luke Lawo), or challenging yourself with the K2 Basecamp Concordia (Gondogoro La) trek, the beauty and ruggedness of Skardu are unmatched .
• Mountaineering Expeditions: Skardu is the gateway to some of the world’s highest and most formidable peaks, including K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrums. Mountaineers from around the globe come here to test their limits and conquer these giants. The thrill of summiting these peaks offers an unparalleled sense of achievement .

Best Time To Visit Skardu Valley:

The best time to visit Skardu Valley is from April to October when the weather is mild and pleasant. During this time, the valley is covered in lush greenery, and the flowers are in full bloom. The temperature during the day is usually between 15-25°C, while at night, it can drop to 5-10°C.

• Skardu Summer Tour packages
• Skardu Winter Tour Packages
• Skardu Autumn Tour Packages
• Skardu Cherry Blossom Tour Packages

Skardu Autumn/Cherry Blossom Season Attracts People from All over the World

One of the most cheery seasons in Skardu is the cherry blossom season in spring( March or April).  The whole valley turns white and pink with the mighty rivers, . and the  Autumn in (October November) Autumn is famous for its colorful season Skardu Valley Cherry Blossom-Autumn Tour is the famous Pakistan Tour among skardu travel packages.

How To Reach Skardu Valley:

The easiest way to reach Skardu Valley is by taking a flight to Skardu Airport from Islamabad or Gilgit and then travelling by road. There are several buses and taxis available from Skardu Airport to Skardu Valley, which is approximately a 30-minute drive. also PIA and blue every day flights

Famous Foods of Skardu Baltistan

Skardu has mouthwatering traditional cuisine. Known as Balti cuisine, Skardu’s food is an exquisite blend of Tibetan, Central Asian, and South Asian culinary traditions. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 traditional dishes of Skardu that you must try during your visit.

• Mamtu (Balti Dumplings)
• Gyaling
• Khambir
• Harissa
• Chapshoro
• Balti Tandoori Chicken
• Mul
• Rishiki

Weather in Skardu:

The weather in Skardu Valley is generally mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15-25°C during the day and 5-10°C at night. However, during the winter months

Skardu by air airline ticket price:

The average one-way fare from Islamabad to Skardu is 19,000/- Pkr per person.  However, the rate may differ on special occasions and flight availability. Many travelers asked which airline goes to Skardu. Currently, the PIA and Airblue is operational in Skardu also from Lahore karachi and Dubai International.

Places to Visit in Skardu Valley:

Skardu is a big city in the Gilgit-Balitistan province of Pakistan. Several beautiful valleys, historical locations, lakes, mountain passes, waterfalls, and glaciers in Skardu Valley are visited from the city of Skardu. Some famous tourist places to visit in Skardu Valley are:

Skardu City

Skardu City, the capital of Skardu District, is located in Gilgit Baltistan province of Pakistan. Skardu was an ancient city with traces of Tibetan, Maqpon, Dogra, Mughal, and British rule until it fell into the democratic land of Pakistan. Skardu is located where the Shigar River falls in the mighty Indus River. It is a famous tourist destination in Pakistan. Millions of local and international tourists turn to Skardu annually.

Skardu International Airport

Skardu Airport is located in Skardu city. It is one of the most scenic airports in the world. You will fall in love with Skardu as soon as you get the first glance of it. Skardu offers domestic and international flights for the tourists. Direct domestic flights from Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad are operational, and direct international flights from Dubai are available. It is excellent news for the readers that you can directly land in the Skardu. Right now, AirBlue and Pakistan International Airlines offer flights to Skardu.

Masroor Rock Hussainabad

Masroor Rock recently gained interest due to its unique formation and view of the Skardu Valley from the top. It was discovered by the local photographers when they were exploring the Hussainabad Village for some good shots. Masroor Rock is located in the Hussainabad village of Skardu. It takes almost 3 to 4 hours from Hussainabad to the rock. It is a steep, challenging track, but the view up there is one to die for. You will also encounter Hussainabad Waterfall on the way to the rock, like an oasis in the desert.

Manthal Buddha Rock Carving

Several Buddhist rock carvings around Gilgit Baltistan indicate Buddhism’s presence in the region. One such rock carving is the Manthal Budha Rock. It earned this name due to its location in the Manthal Village. It is almost 3 km from the Skardu City. In old times, the worshipers or devotees carved a huge Budha on a granite rock. It is a holy place for the Buddhists and a popular tourist destination.

Skardu Highway (JSR)

Jaglot-Skardu Road or Skardu Highway (also S-1 Highway) provides the link between Karakoram Highway and Skardu. It is a 167 km long highway, which starts from the Jaglot town on KKH till the Skardu City. This highway faces numerous landslides and gets blocked for clearance and renovation. This highway holds enormous significance for tourism in the region. It is also essential to the locals as they use it to supply goods to the people of Skardu and surrounding areas.

Deosai Plains

Deosai is a massive mountainous area in Skardu. It is the second-highest plateau in the world. The word Deosai means “The Land of Giants” because of the monstrosity it offers. Deosai connects Skardu with Astore through Deosai Road. You can also access Deosai from Astore’s side through Chillam Chowki. It remains closed from November till May due to snow. There are several camping and glamping sites in Deosai.
This giant land is home to the Himalayan Brown Bears, Siberian ibex, Snow Leopard, Kashmir Musk Deer, Himalayan wolf, Himalayan Marmot, Trout Fish, and over 124 types of resident and migratory birds.
Sheosar Lake, Talkhumbo Lake and a few other lakes are on the premises of Deosai. Kala Pani and Bara Pani are two major river cossings in Deosai.

Satpara Lake

Satpara (or Sadpara) Lake is a natural glacial lake. It is located at the beginning of the Skardu-Deosai road, surrounded by rocky mountains, almost 7 km from Skardu City. Satpara Lake is at an altitude of 2,636 meters. Deosai and the surrounding high mountains are tributaries of Satpara Lake. It is nearly 3 kilometers long, which elongated with the construction of the Satpara Dam. Satpara Dam was constructed on the lake and became operationalinn April 2013 to provide electricity and water to the people of Skardu. The people of Skardu utilize this water for drinking and agricultural purposes.

Sheosar Lake

Sheosar Lake is located in the heart of Deosai Plains. Sheosar in an Alpine Lake, fed by the water from the glaciers. This lake is accessible both from the Skardu and the Astore. Due to extreme winters, the lake is accessible only for 5 to 6 months, from May to October or November. Vast bunches of colorful wildflowers surround the lake during the summer and spring. These flowers add to the beauty of the lake. One can also witness the mighty Nanga Parbat on clear days from the lake, like a crown over it.

Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake

Shangrila Resort Skardu is the first resort of its kind in the north of Pakistan. Pretty eligant 90’s styled cottages surround the artificial heart-shaped Lower Kachura Lake. Fish swimming in the lake, surrounded by flowery and grassy lawns, shadowed by the huge rocky mountains of Skardu Valley, is a match made in heaven. Lower Kachura Lake is also known as the Shangrila Lake Skardu. Shangrila Resort was founded by Brig. Mohammad Aslam Khan who was the first commander of the Northern Scouts in Gilgit Baltistan.

Upper Kachura Lake

Upper Kachura Lake is an alpine glacial lake in Skardu, almost a 15 to 20 minutes walk from the Shangrila Resort. The track passes through the local village of Kachura. It is a extremely beautiful lake, crowned up by the mighty mountains of Skardu Valley and surrounded by thick and tall Deodar Trees. It is a family picnic point for tourists and also the locals. There are one or two restaurants at the lake. You can also do Boating or Jet Ski at the lake.

Soq Valley

Soq Valley is located in Skardu on the back side of Shangrila Resort. It is a less visited tranquil place. The river flowing in the valley is known as the Soq River. A jeep track from Shangrila Resort leads us to the Soq Valley. It takes almost half an hour to get to the place. There are several hotels and restaurants in the valley. One can also camp here beside the river.

Mathokha Waterfall

Manthokha Waterfall is located in the Kharmang District of Gilgit Baltistan, at the farthest end of Skardu. It is almost 1.5 to 2 hours from Skardu City. Manthokha Waterfall is an artificial waterfall. But its beauty can surpass many natural ones. It is in full bloom during summer and freezes when winter arrives. Manthokha Treehouse Resort is located in front of the waterfall. It is the best option for a relaxed luxury stay in the valley.

Khamosh Waterfall

Khamosh Waterfall is almost 3 hours from Skardu City by car, situated on the Skardu-Kargil Road in the Kharmang District of Gilgit Baltistan. It is named Khamosh because it is in the Khamosh Valley of Skardu. It is a natural waterfall. When the water falls on the gigantic rocks on the ground, it sprays water all around the place because of the height of the waterfall. You can only camp here for night stays, being fully equipped.

Shigar Valley

Shigar Valley is located in the Shigar District of GB. The Shigar River flowing from the Shigar Valley, falls into the Indus River. It is a gateway to the skyscraping Himalayan Mountains like K2, Broad Peak, and Goalden Peak, through Askole, which is the last village before all the wilderness of the Himalaya strikes in. Chogolugma, Haramosh, Biafo, Baltoro, and Gondogoro Glaciers are located in the Shigar Valley.
Thally La, Gondogoro La, Haramosh La, Hispar La, Khurdopin Pass, Verjerav Pass, Lukpe La, Skam Pass, Muztagh Pass, Jamal Pass, and the Windy Pass between the K2 and the Broad Peak are in the premises of Shigar. A metalled road from Skardu leads us to the Shigar Valley. This valley also holds much historical importance in the region.

Shigar Fort

Shigar Fort is an almost 450-year-old fort from the 17th century located in the Shigar Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. The Rajas of Shigar Valley built this fort as a residence for themselves. They built the fort with rocks, gravel, and wood on a giant rock. It is almost 1 hour from Skardu City. The fort has a small museum that preserves the belongings of the royal families at that time.
A part of the Shigar Fort was transformed into a traditional yet luxurious hotel by the Serena Hotels, now known as the Serena Shigar Fort. They restored the rooms in such a way that it glorified the charm of royalty. This Fort contains a small garden with Cherry, Apple, and Apricot trees called the Anchan Garden. This Garden has a little 12-door structure called “Baradari” in Urdu. The Fort also includes a small restaurant.

Blind Lake Shigar

Blind Lake Skardu or Jarba Zhou Lake is at a distance of almost 1 hour from the Skardu City. A jeepable to track from Shigar Road leads us to the lake. There is a small canteen/tuck shop here. A small camping site is also available at the lake. Coming to the name “Blind Lake,” it is not clear what the water source is in this lake, and there is no place where the water flows out; this is why the locals give it this name.

Katpana Desert and Sarfaranga Desert Skardu

You must have heard of many deserts in the world that are hot, but Skardu has its unique ‘cold deserts,’ and the only ones in the world are the Sarfaranga Cold Desert Skardu and Katpana Desert Skardu.
The Katpana Desert is in the Skardu District, beside the Skardu Airport. Several hotels, glamps, and camping sites are available in the Katpana Desert. A small lake in the desert is known as the Katpana Lake.
The Sarfaranga Cold Desert is in the Shigar Valley. There are no night-stay options available here. The Sarfaranga Desert Jeep Rally is organized annually in the Sarfaranga desert by the people of Skardu. Many participants from around the world take part in this rally. Apart from this, some activities like Desert Safari, Paramotor Gliding, Quad Biking, Horse Riding, and Dirt Biking are also available during the summer.

Khaplu Valley

Khaplu Valley Skardu is a district capital in the Ghanche District of Gilgit Baltistan. It is almost 115 km from Skardu City, which takes nearly 3 hours to travel. Khaplu Valley is located at the confluence of the Shyok River and Indus River. Shyok enters Pakistan from Ladakh Valley in India and merges with the Indus River, passing through the Khaplu Valley. Khaplu also holds historical significance in GB. The old trade route between Ladakh and Gilgit Baltistan moved through Khaplu before the Sub-Continent partition. The famous Ghwari Road is also in the Khaplu Valley.

Khaplu Fort

Khaplu Fort is in the Khaplu Valley. Old Khaplu Fort, built in the mid-19th century, was used by Yabgo Raja of Khaplu as a residence. For construction purposes, the people threw a huge stone from a nearby mountain and built the Fort where the stone stopped. Later, they constructed a new fort near the old one, Khaplu Fort. This Fort is also known as “Yabgo Khar” by the local people of Khaplu.
A part of this Fort was transformed into a traditional luxury hotel by the Serena Hotels, now known as the Serena Khaplu Fort. Serena Hotels also transformed a part of the Fort into a museum that preserves the belongings of the royal families that lived here.

Chaqchan Mosque Khaplu

Chaqchan Mosque is a nearly 700 years old mosque in Khaplu Valley. Mir Syed Ali Hamdani constructed this mosque with the arrival of Islam in the Khaplu Valley. He played a vital part in spreading Islam in the region. The building structure of Chaqchan combines the Kashmiri, Mughal, and Tibetan construction techniques. The mosque’s interior is bright and multicolored because of the printed walls and the beautiful prayer mats.

Saling Valley and Haldi Cones

Saling Valley is nearly 12 km from Khaplu Village. The road to Saling is asphalt till the Saling Bridge and becomes rough onwards. Saling Valley has an amazing landscape with crystal clear water streams and lush green grassy land, crowned by the rocky peaks of Haldi Cones. In Urdu, Haldi translates to Turmeric. It is said that the Haldi Cones got this name because of the ‘golden orange’ color of the peaks when the sun shines on them. There is a small artificial lake in the valley called the Sogha Lake.
Saling also has a Fish Farm known as the Saling Fish Farm. If we go further into the valley, there comes a point towards Hushe Valley where we can see the Masherbrum Peak. This place is known as the Masherbrum View Point.

Hushe Valley

Hushe Valley is in the Ganche District of Gilgit Baltistan. It serves as the base for trekking towards Masherbrum, K2, Broad Peak, Gondogoro La, Snow Lake, Concordia, and the surrounding mountain peaks. Many people turn to Hushe Valley to satisfy their adventure lusts. It is also known as the “Valley of Mountains.” There is a town named “Kanday” in Hushe Valley, which is the last village of this valley in Pakistan, before the wilderness of skyscraping mountains.

Kharpocho Fort (Skardu Fort)

Kharpocho Fort (also Skardu Fort) is at the back side of the market in Skardu City, where a small road from the Hussaini Chowk takes us to the starting point of a narrow, steep track which leads us towards the Kharpocho Fort. It takes almost 20 to 30 minutes to reach the gate fort. The fort’s entrance has an old wooden gate with a small window opening to let the visitors inside. Ali Sher Khan Anchan, a Baltistani King, built this fort in 1840 and named it Kharpocho, which means “The King of Forts.” This fort gives an aerial view of the Skardu City, and the ruins of the old fort remain to date.

Organic Village

Nansoq Village in Skardu is known as the Organic Village, as the inhabitants have adopted organic ways of living. They still use the old lifestyle of the Balti people. Agriculture, cooking styles, house structures, transport, roads, and all else give us a glimpse of how the ancient people must have lived here in the region. Nansoq Village, or Organic Village, is located beside the Kharpocho Fort. A narrow, steep track side by side to the Indus River, of almost 40-45 minutes, leads us to the village from the Hussaini Chowk of the Skardu City.

Basho Valley

Basho Valley is in the Rondu District of Skradu. It is almost 2:30 to 3 hours from Skardu. We travel on the JSR for almost 1-1:30 hours, and after that, we cross the iconic Basho Hanging Bridge to the left, and the off-road track starts for nearly 2 hours. There is a beautiful waterfall just below the bridge, known as the Basho Waterfall. After a long, bumpy ride passing through various villages, we enter the heaven of Basho Valley. Basho is an adventure lovers’ heaven with its lush green meadows, crystal clear river flowing through the valley, dense Basho Forest, and rocky mountains covered in white snow. Many camping sites are available here for the tourists. You can hire jeeps from Skardu City to get you to the valley.

Bilamik Valley

Bilamik Valley is located in the Rondu District, almost 70 km from Skardu City. The jeep track for Bilamik starts 20 km after you cross Astak Nala point on the JSR and just before the Dambodas Village. It takes almost 1.5 to 2 hours on the jeep to reach Bilamik after crossing the Dambodas Suspension Bridge over the Indus River. The jeep track crosses a few villages along the way until you reach Bilamik. This Valley is another tourist heaven. You can camp up here for the night. Only basic facilities are available here.

Chunda Valley

Chunda Valley is located on the back side of the Skardu Airport. It takes almost 45 minutes to 1 hour to Reach Chunda Valley using a jeepable track. This track starts from the Skardu City. There are several villages on the way. Chunda is another heaven of Skardu crowned by rocky mountains, river crossings, and grassy lands. Chunda Valley gives an aerial view of the Skardu City and Shangrila Resort. There are several camping sites and hotels available in the valley.

Astore Valley

Astore (or Astor) Valley is in the Astore District of GB. Astore was closed to tourists for a long time because of its geographical position, as it borders India through Kargil, but in recent years, the Army of Pakistan has opened its gates to everyone. Astore is accessed by taking the turn to Astore Road from Jaglot Town on KKH, and another route to Astore is from Deosai Plains through Skardu City.
Minimarg, Rupal Valley, Rama Meadows, Kamri Pass, Chich Pass, Shounter Pass, Chakor Pass, Banak La, Sagar Pass, Mezano Pass, Burzil Pass, Rattu Valley, a part of Deosai Plains and Bilamik Valley are a part of Astore Valley. Dirlay Lake, Daroo Lake, Rainbow Lake, Crystal Lake, Allah Wali Lake, Ghulam Sar Lake, Rama Lake, and Beryl Lake are in Astore Valley. In short, Astore Valley has so much to share with its visitors.

Minimarg and Rainbow Lake

Minimarg is a small village in the Astore Valley, which borders India and Azad Kashmir through Minimarg. It is accessed from Astore through the Burzil Pass using all sorts of vehicles. This village is the site of an ancient trading route between Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir. The famous Kamri Pass is a mountain pass between the two valleys, where we enter Taobat Village on the other side. This route is a par of Gurez Valley.
There are two lakes in Minimarg: Rainbow Lake and Crystal Lake. Rainbow Lake is an artificial lake used as a water source for trout breeding, and it adds to the valley’s aesthetics. On the other hand, Crystal Lake is a smaller but natural lake. Both the lakes have captivating beauty.
As the Pakistan Army manages this area, they establish a camping site to entertain the tourists.

Rama Meadows and Rama Lake

A jeep track from Astore takes us to the Rama Meadows. There are several camping sites along the way for adventure enthusiasts. A 1 to 1.5-hour trek takes us to Rama Lake, which the Nanga Parbat shadows. You can also access Rama Lake on bikes.

Rupal Valley

Rupal is a small village located in the Rupal Valley, which is in Astore. A jeep track from Tarshing Village (in Astore) passing through the Chhungphar Glacier leads us to the Rupal Valley. The same jeep track will take us to the camping site just before the Nanga Parbat Basecamp. After that, a one-hour trek will take us to the base camp. This is the southern part of Nanga Parbat, also known as the Rupal Face. It is one of the most easily accessible basecamp of an 8000-meter peak in the world.

Haramosh Valley

Haramoash Valley is located in the Gilgit District. A one-hour narrow jeep track starts from the Sassi Village on the JSR and leads towards Dasso Village. A 6 to 8-hours long rugged trek begins at Dasso, passing through Iskere Village and various dangerous river and glacier crossings. After a long, tedious hike, the first glimpse of the valley will make you forget about your sore legs. It is a fragment of paradise crowned by the Haramosh I, Haramosh II, and Laila Peaks. A hotel with a camping site is available here, with only essential services provided.
Another 1-hour long jeep track from Sassi Village leads us to the Khaltaro Valley and Khun Meadows.

Kutwal Lake

A 40 to 50-minute-long trek from Kutwal Village in Haramoash Valley leads us to the Kutwal Lake. Kutwal is a small, beautiful lake surrounded by sky-scrapping peaks of Haramosh Valley and the Hamaosh Glacier. It is a must visit location if you come to Haramosh Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the road conditions from Islamabad to Skardu for a tour?
– The road conditions can vary, but generally, the route is well-maintained with some rough patches in certain areas.

2. How many flights are there in a week from Islamabad to Skardu?
– There are usually around 5-7 flights per week from Islamabad to Skardu, depending on the airline schedule.

3. How much distance is covered from Islamabad to Skardu by road?
– The distance from Islamabad to Skardu by road is approximately 650 kilometers.

4. What is the best time of year to visit Skardu for a tour?
– The best time to visit Skardu is during the spring and summer months (April to September) when the weather is mild and the roads are more accessible.

5. Are there any travel restrictions or permits required for visiting Skardu?
– Foreign tourists may require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and special permits to visit certain areas in Skardu, so it’s important to check with local authorities before planning your trip.

6. Can I rent a car in Islamabad and drive to Skardu on my own?
– Yes, you can rent a car in Islamabad and drive to Skardu, but it’s recommended to have experience driving in mountainous terrain and be prepared for long hours of travel.

7. Are there any accommodations available along the way from Islamabad to Skardu?
– Yes, there are several hotels and guesthouses available along the route from Islamabad to Skardu where travelers can rest and spend the night.

8. Is it safe for solo travelers to visit Skardu?
– Generally, Skardu is considered safe for solo travelers, but it’s always advisable to take necessary precautions and stay informed about local conditions before traveling alone.