General
Wildlife Tour (Deosai) (2024-25)
The Wildlife Tour (Deosai) takes you on an excursion through Deosai National Park, where you will discover high-altitude grasslands and track the uncommon Himalayan brown bear. The excursion is led by skilled experts and includes the possibility to see animals such as ibex, snow leopards, and golden eagles, making it a one-of-a-kind nature experience in northern Pakistan.
Itinerary – Wildlife Tour (Deosai)
The itinerary for the Wildlife Tour (Deosai) is given below.
Day 02: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram
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Day 03: Drive to Deosai National Park - Searching for Wildlife
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Drive to Deosai National Park (two hours) and spend the day exploring and seeking animals.
Day 04-06: Exploring and hiking in Deosai National Park
Exploring and hiking in Deosai National Park, while seeking wildlife throughout the days.
Day 07: Return to Skardu
Day 08: Fly to Islamabad
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Day 09: Fly to home country
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Dates & Cost – Wildlife Tour (Deosai)
All seasons are considered good for the Wildlife Tour (Deosai). Considering the inflow of tourists all year round, our dates are open throughout the year and your bookings will be 100% guaranteed even if you are a single traveler. Our prices and dates for this tour (all seasons) are given below.
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Mid-November to February, 2025 | Daily | 1200 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Spring | March to May, 2025 | Daily | 1200 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Summer | June to Mid- September, 2025 | Daily | 1200 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Autumn | Mid-September to Mid November, 2025 | Daily | 1200 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
Holiday Information
- Pickup from hotel or vacation rental before sightseeing
- Drop at hotel or vacation rental after sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing tour according to itinerary above
- Map (hard copy)
- Licensed professional guide (english speaking)
- SUV/mini-van/car (depending on number of people)
- Driver
- All entry/admission tickets
- Bottled water in car (fair usage policy)
- Toll & parking fees
- Drop after 10 pm (Drivers & Guide's working hours end at 10pm)
- Gratuities/tips for guides/drivers, etc
- Meals, snacks and drinks (our guide will make recommendations after consultation with guests)
- Accommodation (can be arranged at additional cost according to your budget)
- Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents can be offered if requested for multiday tours)
- Refunds in case of early tour windup/closure due to any reason
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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Overview – Wildlife Tour (Deosai)
The tour takes you to Deosai National Park, located south of Skardu in northern Pakistan. The Deosai plains are located more over 4,000 meters above sea level. It covers an area of 843 square kilometers. It is home to a variety of animals, including Himalayan Ibex, Eurasian Lynx, snow leopard, golden marmot, grey wolf, red fox, mountain weasel, cape hare, urial, markhor, falcon, snow cock, griffon vulture, golden eagle, pika, Himalayan musk deer, sparrowhawk, lammagier vulture, kestrel, and others.
Our journey begins in Skardu and will last five days in the park before returning to Skardu to maximize our chances of seeing and photographing the Himalayan brown bear while also keeping an eye out for other species and birds. The ideal time to see them is between late May and late October. If we go in June or September-October, the park will be less crowded than it is during July and August, when there are more local tourists. Bears hibernate in caves they have created between the end of October and April/May. Our trips are led by experts who have spent over four decades tracking animals in Gilgit-Baltistan and Wakhan Corridor National Park in Afghanistan. They know the area, understand the creatures’ behavior, and are your greatest bet for spotting them.
The Himalayan bear has red-brown-sandy fur and is a subspecies of the brown bear that is distinct from other species. It lives in the Himalayas of northern Pakistan and Kashmir. The number of brown bears is unclear, although there are around 35 – 40 bears in Deosai National Park, which was established to safeguard the bears after they were nearly eradicated due to trophy hunting. There are around seven populations distributed across the region.
