Astore Valley & Skardu (7 Days) 2026-27

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Overview

Itinerary Code: AT 195 Duration: 7 Days Mode of Transport: Land Travel Day 1 Departure from Islamabad (early morning) Journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH). Crossing through Indus River and passing through Besham, Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha dam sites Night Stay in Chilas Day 2 Drive to Astore valley from Chilas (4hrs) Drive along Astore river through villages Stop at Astore Bazaar Jeep drive to Rama on non-metalled road. Ascend towards hotel/guest house in Rama Drive towards Rama lake (walk in some scenarios) for photography (views of Nanga Parbat) Night stay in Rama/Astore (depending on hotel availability) Day 3 Morning walk in the forest/vegetation area near Polo ground Departure for Deosai Plateau (early drive if you want to cross bara pani) Cross Bara Pani Picnic lunch at Deosai National Park Stop at Sheosar lake Stop at Sadara lake/Dam Night stay in Skardu Day 4 Drive to Shangrila Resort Visit Upper Kachura lake Drive through Cold Desert to Shigar Visit Shigar Fort Residence (lunch) Drive back to Skardu city and hike to Kharpocho fort (40min hike – optional) Night stay in Skardu Day 5 Drive to Ghanche district Visit Sailing village below Khaplu valley and visit Haji Mushtaq fish farm Drive to Khaplu Visit Chaqchan Mosque Visit of Khaplu Fort Residence (Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan) Drive to Kharmang district Visit Manthoka water falls (packed lunch) Night stay in Skardu Day 6 Drive towards Islamabad via Babusar(if open) or KKH Night

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