Join our Hunza Skardu tour packages to explore the Deosai Plain, Khunjerab Pass, Basho, Shigar, Naltar, Nagar, Hussaini Suspension Bridge, and Katpana Cold Desert. Many sightseeing, trekking, expedition, and family trips are also available at a lower price from Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Hunza Valley is quite the opposite of Skardu. These are two separate states with different beauty. On a full moon night, the sight of the valley from the fort is nothing short of breathtaking. An unforgettable experience is seeing the sunset because the afterglow in the mountains remains for several minutes. It is something you can only experience if you are there.
There is an appeal to cold deserts like Katpana that you won’t find anywhere else. There are many beautiful dunes in the Katpana cold desert. The dunes are constantly shifting due to strong winds.
Hunza Valley is among the most beautiful valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan. So we have public or group tour packages starting from May and June. Entry ticket price for Shigar Fort is Rs.500 per head for locals and Rs.1500 for foreign tourists. Moreover, if you want to visit the alluring Shangrilla Lake, Rs.1000 entry charges to capture beautiful photographs for your social media.
Khaplu, lying 103 km (64 mi) east of Skardu, was the second-largest kingdom in old Baltistan of the Yangon dynasty. It guarded the trade route to Ladakh along the Shyok River east of its confluence with the Indus. We will explore the most scenic destinations in our Hunza Skardu Vacation Trips.
For foreigners looking to experience culture and breathtaking places in the Karakoram, the Karakoram Hunza Skardu trip is designed specifically for them. According to the name, the Karakoram Hunza Skardu travel takes you through all the significant parts of Gilgit Baltistan Holidays. Many scenic camping sites are available in Hunza and Skardu to gaze at the billions of stars.
Among the areas we will explore are Gilgit, Hunza, and, most importantly, Skardu, the Great North, the most significant region of northern Pakistan. We offer the best Hunza Skardu vacation packages for your vacation and holidays. You can join our only 8-Day Hunza Skardu Tour Package from your location.
This fort is also known as Kharpocho, which means “king of forts” due to its location on a hill above the town. In 1948, this imposing fort was the scene of several battles, including one war fought in the 16th century. Watching the mighty Indus wind and Mantokha Waterfall its way among the silvery white sands will be an unforgettable experience.
A Jeep can take you to Satpara Lake in about 20 minutes, about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of Skardu. Glacier-capped mountains surround its crystal-clear waters. A lake has a fairytale island in its middle, accessible by rowing country boats. Additionally, fishing is good in this lake due to its abundance of fish.
It takes about an hour by jeep to reach Shangrila Lake Tour Packages, also known as Kachura Lake. This shimmering and peaceful lake is teeming with brown trout. Its banks are covered in exotic and colorful flowers during spring, and peach, apricot, and apple trees bloom in April. A variety of delicious apples will be available later in the summer.
Shigar Valley is 23 km from Skardu via a jeep road and is the gateway to the spectacular Karakoram peaks, including Gasherbrum and K2. The gentle slopes are adorned with terraced fields of wheat, maize, and barley. Book our Shigar Valley Trips for diverse fruits, including apricots, mulberries, peaches, plums, pears, apples, and nuts. Many centuries ago, Kashmiri carpenters built a wooden mosque in the middle of town.
In 103 km east of Skardu lies the beautiful Khaplu Valley of the Shyok River. Khaplu Guided Tours is a starting point for many treks and climbing expeditions. The area has many famous mountains, including Masherbrum, Saltoro, Sia Kangri, K-6, and K-7.
According to Syed Ali Hamdani, the Chaqchan Mosque was one of the earliest mosques built in Baltistan (1504 AD). There is a palace of the Raja of Khaplu and the remains of the Thor.
In the ” Nansoq Organic Village Skardu, ” a living style similar to the old traditional Balti style prevails. Organic materials are utilized in their homes, and they infrequently use machines or synthetic materials. Keeping it in its original state highlights the importance of organic living. Organic Village Tour Packages remain strong in Baltistan. Among the Skardu villages, Nansoq is the most organically pure.
A rock carving of Buddha can be found on the Skardu – Sadpara Road, across the Sadpara Nullah, about 3 km from Skardu. These carvings date back to the 8th century AD. The rock along Kachura Lake is carved with prehistoric figures. Additionally, there are some rock carvings and a diagram of a monastery near Perkuta (Mehdi Abad), Nalah.
You can start your day with a traditional breakfast at 7:30 am, enjoying regional tastes and substantial meals that prepare you for the day’s adventures. Head to the spectacular Chunda Valley Sightseeing after breakfast for breathtaking views of the glacier and its surroundings. Glacier treks offer up-close views of this natural phenomenon for those who are more daring.
Spend the day exploring the area and return to Nagar Valley in the evening. Experience the rich and diverse flavors of the region while eating traditional local food. Gather around a bonfire under the stars as the sun sets to swap tales and reflect on your day. The day ends with a pleasant overnight stay in Nagar, ready to begin the next phase of your trip.
Just choose your desired dates for our public group tour to enjoy the natural scenery of Hunza Valley & Skardu. You can easily take a group of four to five people to Deosai Plain Prados for about Rs.16,000 to Rs.20,000 round-trip from Skardu. The cost of a jeep for Basho Meadows is similarly between Rs.10,000 and Rs.12,000 from Basho Bridge (for up to six people).
Hunza Skardu is a breathtakingly beautiful, sparsely populated region nestled in the majestic high mountains of Northern Pakistan. It boasts the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, creating stunning ice formations that glisten under the sun. Gilgit Baltistan is also the proud home of K2, the world’s second-highest peak, along with four other 8000eers peaks, making it a captivating destination for adventurers and mountaineers. The pristine landscapes, marked by towering mountains and deep valleys, offer a unique blend of rugged beauty.
To get to Gilgit or Skardu directly from Islamabad, you must road travel 720 km via Babusar Pass, and from Lahore 1230 km which takes 13 to 17 hours respectively. Once you are in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, you have three options to travel to Hunza & Skardu:
The first is to fly directly to Skardu or Gilgit airport, which takes an almost 1-hour scenic aerial flight above the Karakoram and Himalayan Ranges. PIA and Airblue Airlines operate their flights from Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad which cost you 28,000 to Rs.33,000 on the way.
You can ride on public transport like Faisal Movers, K-2, and Mashaburam Travel buses at affordable prices via Karakoram Highway. The ticket price is almost 4500 to 5000 per person one way. On the way, you can explore the beauty of the Karakoram ranges, Nanga Parbat View, Kohistan, and the Indus River. There´s no direct public transport service from Lahore to Skardu, so you must go to Islamabad first.
If you love to travel separately by car you can buy a seat or hire a complete vehicle with an expert driver from Islamabad to get to Gilgit Baltistan. You should take some night stays in Naran or in Chillas while going to the Gilgit Baltistan region. In a car per seat will cost you 7500 to 9500 on one side.
We have many Gilgit Baltistan group travel packages for friends and families with hotels, local tour guides, transport, jeeps, and driver expenses. For further discussion, contact us for more details and customized Hunza-Skardu tour packages.
Both Hunza and Skardu present stunning autumn landscapes. For instance, Skardu presents a greater number of lakes, while Hunza provides more mountain peaks without requiring any hikes.
In Skardu, don’t miss out on the lakes such as Khachura Lake—the lower one is commonly referred to as Shangrila Lake—and Satpara Lake. Additionally, the restored forts of Shigar and Khaplu are worth a visit.
In Hunza, you can explore Baltit Fort and Altit Fort. A visit to Attabad Lake, Suspension Bridge, and Upper Hunza Cultural tour is essential.
8 to 12 days are required to explore all the main tourist attractions of Hunza Skardu if you travel by road. If you take direct flights from Islamabad to Skardu Hunza to Islamabad, 7 to 8 days are enough to explore all major destinations with a better experience.