7 Days Baltistan Stress Buster Tour

Tour Description: Baltistan is known as the “ Little Tibet” and it is a cluster of mountain peaks, glaciers & lush green meadows. Skardu is the largest district & also the capital of Baltistan ( height 2,445 meters above sea level) located in the backdrop of great peaks of the Karakorum mountain range.

Baltistan has five of  the most beautiful valleys in the northern areas including Skardu, Shigar, Khapolu, Roundu and Kharmang which are noted for their juicy peaches, apricot, grapes, apples and pomegranates. The valleys are packed with beautiful sceneries, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers & rivers.

The people of the Baltistan are very simple, hospitable and very welcoming. The food is pure simple & mostly prepared from homegrown ingredients.  This tour will provide opportunities to explore nature, interact with local people, experience culture & local food.

Tour Starts & Ends at: Islamabad

Tour Operates : March till November

Tour Route: Islamabad-Taxila-Abbottabad-Mansehra-Balakot-Naran-Babusar Pass-Chilas-Skardu-Shigar-Deosai-Shangrila-Upper Kachura

Accommodation: Panorama Hotel Chilas, Baltistan Resort Skardu, Shigar Space Hotel

Transport: All private Transfers by 4×4 Jeeps, Car, Van, Coaster depending on the group size

Tour Suitability: Families, couples & individuals keen on adventure & exploration (Recommended age group 10 to 70 years)

Locations Included:  Skardu City, Shangrila, Uper Kachura, Kharpocho Fort, Bhuda Rock , Shigar Fort(400 years old), Amboriq Mosque (700 years old), Khaplu Fort, Trout Fish Farm Sadpara Lake and Deosai Plateau and many more interesting cultural and historical places

Activities Included : Sightseeing, Photography, Fishing, Hiking

Facilities Included:

• All private transfers by Jeep, Car, Van, Busses depend on the group size
• Twin sharing accommodation at hotels mentioned above with private facilities
• Breakfast
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• Fully escorted by an experienced local English (& Urdu) speaking guides
• Visa support letters if required

Package Exclusions:

• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals, not mentioned above
• Personal expenses
• Single supplements
• Tips for Guides and drivers
• Early check in hotels and late checkout

Bookings, Cancellations & Refunds:

• For reservation on the tour, No credit card details or payment is required. However, the reservation need to be confirmed 2 weeks before departure date.
• For confirmed booking, 50% of the payment need to be deposited. Remaining 50% of the tour cost on departure day prior to getting onboard.
• Cancellation of confirmed booking before 2 weeks of the departure date will be refunded fully
• Cancellation of the confirmed booking less than 2 weeks of the departure date will incur 25% of the tour cost as cancellation charges
• Cancellation of the confirmed booking less than one week of the departure date will incur 50% of the tour cost as cancellation charges