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Spring in Skardu & Khaplu
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4 daysUp to 20 peopleUrdu, EnglishCustom datesReserve now, pay later
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Overview
Chase the cherry blossoms to Skardu's most romantic corner. Fly from Lahore into a valley carpeted in pink and white, visit the fairy-tale Khaplu Fort, wander the centuries-old Chaqchan Mosque, and step into the living art gallery of Machlu Village's blossom gardens. Then wind down through Shigar Fort and the golden desert as the day fades behind the Karakoram.
Highlights
- Fly Lahore–Skardu — arrive in time for Chunda Valley blossoms
- Khaplu Fort, Chaqchan Mosque & Masherbrum View Point
- Machlu Village blossom gardens (weather-dependent, spring only)
- Shigar Fort & Manthoka Waterfall in full spring flow
- Shigar Desert sunset with motor-gliding and quad biking
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hotels:
Destination Hotel Khaplu
Deluxe StayKhaplu, Ghanche District
4.5(0)
Rs 20,500/night
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An hour in the air and you're in the Karakoram. Land at Skardu and drive east, pausing at the blossom-draped Chunda Valley on the way. Lunch at the iconic Shangrila Resort on Lower Kachura Lake before continuing to Khaplu for check-in.
Islamabad International Airport
Morning flight to Skardu
Skardu Airport
Arrival, transfer begins
Chunda Valley
Cherry blossom stop 12:30 pm
Shangrila Resort
Lunch 02:30 pm
Khaplu
Check-in Serena Khaplu 07:00 pm
~1 hr flight + 3.5 hrs driveOvernight: Khaplu
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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Explore the 19th-century Khaplu Fort and the centuries-old Chaqchan Mosque, then stop at the Masherbrum viewpoint before driving to Machlu Village — home to the most photogenic blossom gardens in the valley (weather and season permitting).
Khaplu Fort
Visit 10:00 am
Chaqchan Mosque
Visit 12:00 pm
Khaplu Serena
Lunch 01:00 pm
Masherbrum View Point
Short stop 02:30 pm
Machlu Village
Blossom gardens 04:00 pm (season-dependent)
~3 hrs (Khaplu → Shigar)Overnight: Shigar
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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Morning at the beautifully restored Shigar Fort, followed by a drive to Manthoka Waterfall thundering in spring flow. Return for the Shigar Desert at golden hour: optional motor-gliding, quad bikes and jeep safaris.
Shigar Fort
Visit 09:30 am
Manthoka Waterfall
Visit 12:30 pm
Manthoka
Lunch 01:00 pm
Shigar Desert
Sunset 04:30 pm — motor-gliding, quad bike & jeep safari at own expense
~1.5 hrs round trip to ManthokaOvernight: Shigar
A morning boat ride on Upper Kachura Lake before heading to Skardu Airport. Fly back to Lahore or Islamabad in the early afternoon.
Upper Kachura Lake
Boating 10:30 am
Skardu Airport
Departure 12:45 pm
Islamabad International Airport
Arrival 01:40 pm, drop-off
~1 hr flightOvernight: Home
What's Included
Included
- 3 nights hotel accommodation (per selected tier)
- Daily breakfast
- Return flights Lahore–Skardu–Lahore
- All ground transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- 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
- •Best season: late March–April for cherry blossoms; May–June for general spring
- •Skardu flights are weather-dependent — Lahore–Skardu operated by PIA/Air Blue
- •Blossom gardens at Machlu Village are weather/season-dependent
- •Limited ATMs in Khaplu — carry sufficient cash
- •Shigar Fort entry requires ticket — carry cash
FromRs 160,000per person
2 guests · 1 room
