6 Days Skardu Tour Package by Road
Quick answer
This 6 days Skardu tour package by road runs from Lahore via Babusar Pass in summer or the Karakoram Highway in winter, covering Shangrila, both Kachura lakes, Shigar Fort, Manthokha Waterfall and Deosai or Basho Valley. Price: PKR 31,500 per person (PKR 66,500 per couple), including transport, 5 nights' hotel and 11 meals.
Why you'll love this trip
- Skardu in full, in six days — lakes, waterfall, fort, desert and the Deosai, without the extra two days of the longer circuit
- Deosai in summer, Basho Valley the rest of the year — the route flexes honestly with the season
- Optional desert fun at Sarfaranga: safari, paramotor gliding, quad biking and horse riding
- Every night and meal counted up front: 5 hotel nights, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners
What's included
Included
- Transport — private booked vehicle throughout the tour
- Hotel accommodation — 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)
- Entry tickets at forts & resorts (payable on site)
- Optional Cold Desert activities — safari, paramotor gliding, quad biking, horse riding (payable on site)
- Travel insurance
Stay: 5 nights · Chilas & Skardu · Meals: 6 breakfasts · 5 dinners · Transport: Private booked transport
Is this tour for me?
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Start the Journey — Lahore to Chilas
Departure from Lahore. Breakfast stop at Besham (in winter) or Balakot (in summer). Travel via the Naran–Babusar Road (summer route) or the Karakoram Highway (winter route). Reach Chilas for the night stay.
Stay & meals: Chilas · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 2 — Skardu Valley — Shangrila & the Kachura Lakes
Departure for Skardu with a short stay at Astak Nala. Arrival in Skardu around 2–3 PM. Visit Shangrila Resort, Lower Kachura Lake and Upper Kachura Lake. Night stay in Skardu.
Stay & meals: Skardu · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3 — Deosai or Basho Valley
Option 1 — Deosai (summer only): drive to Deosai National Park and visit Sadpara Lake, Sheosar Lake, Bara Pani and Kala Pani. Option 2 — Basho Valley (all season): Basho Valley, the Basho Hanging Bridge and Basho Waterfall. Return to the hotel for the night stay in Skardu.
Stay & meals: Skardu · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4 — Manthokha Waterfall & Shigar Valley
Drive to Manthokha Waterfall, then depart for Shigar Valley. Visit Serena Shigar Fort and Amburiq Mosque, then the Sarfaranga Cold Desert — with optional desert safari, paramotor gliding, quad biking and horse riding. Night stay in Skardu.
Stay & meals: Skardu · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 — Drive Back — Chilas / Naran
Drive back to Chilas / Naran / Batakundi / Burawai with short stays on the way. Night stay at the selected stop.
Stay & meals: En route · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6 — Return to Lahore
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive back to Lahore with short stops on the way. Arrival in Lahore.
Stay & meals: Breakfast
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The complete day-by-day itinerary as a PDF — every sight, stop and service, ready to save or share.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Skardu trip cost in 2026?
This 6 Days Skardu By Road tour costs PKR 31,500 per person, or PKR 66,500 per couple. It includes transport from Lahore, 5 nights' hotel accommodation, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, and a professional guide throughout.
Is Skardu better to visit by air or by road?
By road if you have the days and want the lowest price — PKR 31,500 per person here, against PKR 125,000 for the 5-day By Air tour — and the Karakoram Highway journey is spectacular in itself. By air if your leave is short: it saves two road days each way, but flights are weather-dependent.
What is the difference between Skardu tour packages by air and by road?
Time, price and reliability. By air takes about 1 hour in the air and suits a 5-day trip; by road takes two days each way via Babusar Pass in summer or the Karakoram Highway in winter, costs far less per person, and runs in almost all weather.
How many days are enough for a Skardu tour?
Six days by road is the sweet spot: the travel days still leave full days for Shangrila and the Kachura lakes, Shigar Fort, Manthokha Waterfall and Deosai or Basho Valley. With eight days, add Hunza on the combined 8 Days Skardu & Hunza tour.
When is the best time for Skardu tour packages?
May to September is the main season, with Deosai open in summer; spring brings blossom to the valleys and mid-October to mid-November is clear, golden autumn. This tour runs year-round with a fixed group of 22, switching between the Babusar and Karakoram Highway routes with the season.
Can I book a Skardu tour from Lahore?
Yes — this is a Lahore departure, travelling in a fixed group of 22 on a published itinerary. Every meal and night is counted on the tour page: 5 hotel nights, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
What is included in Skardu tour packages?
On this tour: transport from Lahore, 5 nights' hotel accommodation, 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners, and a professional guide throughout. Not included: lunches, entry tickets at forts and resorts, and jeep charges — payable on site.
