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Skardu — Basho Valley & Khaplu
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Overview
Six days, six distinct landscapes — all reached by a single return flight from Islamabad. Start with a Willy Jeep into the lush Basho Valley on arrival day, then spend two days in the Khaplu–Shigar corridor before tackling the secret Masrur Rock hike and the Shigar Desert. Day five is Deosai in full — Sadpara Lake, the plateau summit and glittering Sheosar Lake. A complete Skardu experience.
Highlights
- Basho Valley by Willy Jeep — Skardu's lush green secret
- Shigar Fort & Manthoka Waterfall en route to Khaplu
- Khaplu Fort, Chaqchan Mosque, Masherbrum View & Saling River
- Masrur Rock hike — a panoramic off-the-beaten-path summit
- Deosai National Park — Sadpara Lake, Deosai Top & Sheosar Lake
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hotels:
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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Fly in to Skardu and board a Willy Jeep straight to Basho Valley — a hidden green corridor of poplar groves and mountain streams that few visitors reach. Spend the afternoon exploring before returning via Shangrila at sunset. Check in to Himmel Resort.
Islamabad International Airport
09:45 am departure → 11:15 am arrival Skardu
Skardu Airport
Arrival, Willy Jeep transfer
Basho Valley
Willy Jeep ride 12:00 pm, visit & lunch 02:00 pm
Shangrila Resort
Sunset visit 06:00 pm
Himmel Resort, Skardu
Check-in 09:00 pm
~1 hr flight + Willy Jeep ride to BashoOvernight: Shigar / Skardu
Destination Hotel Khaplu
Deluxe StayKhaplu, Ghanche District
4.5(0)
Rs 20,500/night
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Begin the day at Shigar Fort, then head to Manthoka Waterfall for lunch and photographs. The afternoon drive takes you deep into the Shyok valley arriving at Serena Khaplu for check-in.
Shigar Fort
Visit 11:00 am
Manthoka Waterfall
Visit & lunch 02:00 pm
Khaplu
Arrival & check-in 07:00 pm
~4.5 hrs (Skardu → Manthoka → Khaplu)Overnight: Khaplu
Destination Hotel Khaplu
Deluxe StayKhaplu, Ghanche District
4.5(0)
Rs 20,500/night
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A full day in Khaplu's heritage corridor: Khaplu Fort, Chaqchan Mosque (c. 1400s), Masherbrum View Point with its close-up of the 8,000m peak, and an evening stroll at Saling beside the Shyok River.
Khaplu Fort
Visit 10:00 am
Chaqchan Mosque
Visit 01:00 pm
Khaplu Fort
Lunch 02:00 pm
Masherbrum View Point
Short stop 03:30 pm
Saling
Walk 05:00 pm
Shyok Riverside
Sunset 06:00 pm
Local Khaplu valleyOvernight: Khaplu
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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The most adventurous day: a 3–4 hour round-trip hike to Masrur Rock, a hidden summit with panoramic views of the entire Karakoram. Lunch at Broq Resort in the valley, then arrive at the Shigar Desert for optional motor-gliding, quad bikes and jeep safaris at golden hour.
Masrur Rock trailhead
Depart 08:00 am
Masrur Rock summit
Arrive 11:30 am, panoramic Karakoram views
Broq Resort
Lunch 03:00 pm
Shigar Desert
Sunset 05:30 pm — motor-gliding, quad bike & jeep safari at own expense
Rivage Resort, Shigar
Check-in & dinner 09:00 pm
~2 hrs drive + 3–4 hrs hikingOvernight: Shigar / Skardu
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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An early departure for the Deosai Plains. Visit Sadpara Lake, stop at Deosai Top, lunch at Glamp Bara Pani at 4,114m, then an afternoon at Sheosar Lake before descending to Shigar.
Sadpara Lake
Visit 10:00 am
Deosai Top
Short stop 11:00 am
Glamp Bara Pani
Lunch 01:00 pm
Sheosar Lake
Visit 03:00 pm
Shigar / Skardu
Return by 09:00 pm
~5 hrs round trip (Shigar–Deosai–Shigar)Overnight: Shigar / Skardu
A leisurely last morning: boating on Upper Kachura Lake, then a short drive through Chunda Valley. Transfer to Skardu Airport for the afternoon flight back to Islamabad or Lahore.
Upper Kachura Lake
Visit 10:00 am
Chunda Valley
Stop 11:30 am
Skardu Airport
Arrive 01:15 pm, departure 02:15 pm
Islamabad International Airport
Arrival ~03:15 pm, drop-off
~1 hr flightOvernight: Home
What's Included
Included
- 5 nights hotel accommodation (per selected tier)
- Daily breakfast
- Return flights Islamabad–Skardu–Islamabad
- All ground transport including Willy Jeep for Basho Valley
- All tolls and fuel
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Entry tickets
- Shigar Desert activities (own expense)
- Personal travel insurance
- Camera/drone permits
- Tips for guide and driver
Know Before You Go
- •Skardu flights are weather-dependent — PIA/Air Blue operate Islamabad–Skardu
- •Masrur Rock hike is moderate — 3–4 hours round trip; wear trekking shoes
- •Deosai at 4,114m — warm layers essential even in summer
- •Best season: June–September (Deosai accessible, Basho at its greenest)
- •Limited ATMs in Khaplu — carry sufficient cash
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