6 Days Astore & Minimarg Tour Package — Rama, Thrishing & Deosai
Quick answer
This 6 days Astore & Minimarg tour package from Lahore covers the Nanga Parbat base camp at Thrishing, a Deosai jeep safari, camping at Domel, Rainbow Lake and Rama Lake. The price is PKR 48,000 per person (PKR 95,000 per couple), including transport, 5 nights' hotels and camping, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Why you'll love this trip
- The deepest Astore circuit we run — base camp, Deosai crossing, Minimarg and Rama in one trip
- Every night and meal counted up front: 5 nights across hotels and camping, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- A night camping at Domel with BBQ and bonfire, and a night at Rama Meadows
- Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top are sightseeing stops on the way in, not just a drive past
What's included
Included
- Transport — private booked vehicle throughout the tour
- Hotel accommodation / camping — 5 nights
- 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners — meals as per itinerary
- Professional tour guide throughout the trip
Not included
- Lunches & personal expenses
- Jeep charges (payable on site)
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear — bring sturdy shoes and warm layers for base camp nights
Stay: 5 nights · hotels & camping (Domel) · Meals: 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners · Transport: Private booked transport
Is this tour for me?
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Departure from Lahore — via Naran & Babusar Top to Chilas
Departure from Lahore at 10:00 PM, with Islamabad pick-up at 6:00 AM. Breakfast at Balakot. Enroute sightseeing: Naran, Batakundi, Jalkhad, Besar, Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top. Night stay at Chilas.
Stay & meals: Chilas · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 2 — Chilas to Astore — Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Thrishing
Breakfast in Chilas, then travel to Astore Valley. 4×4 jeep safari to visit the Nanga Parbat Base Camp at Thrishing and explore the base camp. Night stay at Thrishing, with a bonfire (weather dependent).
Stay & meals: Thrishing · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 — Deosai Plains & Minimarg — Camping at Domel
Early breakfast, then a jeep safari to the Deosai Plains. Visit Sheosar Lake and travel towards Domel, with stops at Burzil Pass and Minimarg Forest for sightseeing. Camping at Domel, with BBQ dinner and bonfire.
Stay & meals: Domel (camping) · Breakfast & BBQ Dinner
Day 4 — Rainbow Lake, Crystal Lake & Minimarg Valley
Breakfast at Domel. Explore Rainbow Lake, visit Crystal Lake and Burzil Pass, and explore Minimarg Valley. Night stay at Rama Meadows.
Stay & meals: Rama Meadows · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 — Rama Lake
Breakfast at Rama Meadows. 4×4 drive to Rama Lake, with a short trek and time to explore the lake. Night stay at Chilas / Astore.
Stay & meals: Chilas / Astore · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 — Return to Islamabad & Lahore
Breakfast at Chilas / Astore, then return to Islamabad and Lahore with short stops on the way.
Stay & meals: Breakfast
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Astore & Minimarg tour cost?
PKR 48,000 per person, or PKR 95,000 per couple. The price includes transport from Lahore, 5 nights across hotels and camping, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, and a professional guide; jeep charges are payable on site.
When is Deosai open?
Deosai is open in the summer season, roughly June to September — which is exactly this tour's season (June–September). The itinerary crosses the plateau by jeep safari, visiting Sheosar Lake on the way to Domel and Minimarg.
How many days are enough for an Astore tour?
Six days: this circuit needs a travel day via Naran and Babusar Top, a day for the Nanga Parbat Base Camp at Thrishing, a Deosai and Minimarg day with camping at Domel, and a Rama Lake day. Shorter trips have to cut one of the four.
What is included in the Astore tour package?
Transport from Lahore (with an Islamabad pick-up), 5 nights' hotel accommodation and camping, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, and a professional guide, in a fixed group of 22. Not included: lunches, personal trekking gear, and jeep charges — payable on site.
When is the best time for an Astore & Minimarg tour?
June to September only — Babusar Top, the Deosai crossing and Minimarg are all summer routes. This tour departs in that window, when the meadows at Rama and Domel are green and the lakes are at their best.
How do I book the Astore tour?
Message us on WhatsApp 0328 5888381 or call +92 321 2627381, confirm your dates, and reserve with a 30% deposit by bank transfer. The group is a fixed 22, and summer departures fill early — book ahead.
