General

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 stay in Naran/Kaghan or Besham

Day 7
Departure for Islamabad
Arrival and drop in Islamabad
Dream your journey 😉