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A still mountain lake near Skardu

Baltistan landscape journey

Lakes & the cold desert

A compact Baltistan journey pairing Skardu’s lakes and fort views with the remarkable dunes of the Katpana cold desert.

IslamabadFlight
Skardu4×4
Katpana
Package priceRs 248,000for the listed group
Duration6 days · 5 nights
GroupPrivate · 2 to 5 travellers
OperatorNorthern Trails Co.
Journey typeLeisure

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Scheduled departures.

Departing from Islamabad12 Jun 2027Returns 17 Jun 2027 · 3 places availableBook this departure

The route, day by day

A journey with room to breathe.

Day 01IslamabadArrival briefing and weather-dependent flight check.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Islamabad.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Islamabad programmeArrival briefing and weather-dependent flight check.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Islamabad, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 02SkarduFly to Skardu, settle in and visit Upper Kachura Lake and the surrounding pine-framed viewpoints.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Skardu.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Skardu programmeFly to Skardu, settle in and visit Upper Kachura Lake and the surrounding pine-framed viewpoints.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Skardu, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 03ShigarFollow the Shigar Valley road for Shigar Fort, the old mosque and a guided walk through the historic settlement.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Shigar.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Shigar programmeFollow the Shigar Valley road for Shigar Fort, the old mosque and a guided walk through the historic settlement.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Shigar, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 04SkarduWalk to the Kharpocho Fort outlook, visit the bazaar and keep an unhurried afternoon for Satpara Lake.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Skardu.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Skardu programmeWalk to the Kharpocho Fort outlook, visit the bazaar and keep an unhurried afternoon for Satpara Lake.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Skardu, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 05KatpanaCold-desert landscapes with a local 4×4 transfer.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Katpana.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Katpana programmeCold-desert landscapes with a local 4×4 transfer.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Katpana, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 06IslamabadReturn flight and onward connection.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Islamabad.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Islamabad programmeReturn flight and onward connection.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Islamabad, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation, clearly stated.

Skardu · Days 1 to 6Property to be confirmed

4 star · 5 nights

Standard room · double occupancy · breakfast

See where you are going

The places inside the package.

Explore the places, atmosphere and landmarks included in the journey.

A calm lake reflecting mountains near Skardu
Still water and high mountainsSkardu
Cold desert dunes beneath mountains
Sand at high altitudeKatpana
Faisal Mosque beneath a sunset sky
The practical gatewayIslamabad

Included

  • Domestic return flight allowance
  • Five nights accommodation
  • Local 4×4 transfers
  • Operator weather and access confirmation

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals unless stated
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance

A note from your operator

The Islamabad to Skardu flight is weather-sensitive. If it cannot operate, any road alternative must be agreed before departure because it materially changes the journey time and itinerary.

Travel requirements

  • A valid CNIC or passport is required for domestic flight check-in.

Cancellation amounts

The exact amounts adjust to the group total shown at checkout. Based on this package’s displayed starting total:

  • 30+ days before departure: traveller receives PKR 223,200; operator receives PKR 24,800.
  • 15 to 29 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 186,000; operator receives PKR 62,000.
  • 7 to 14 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 124,000; operator receives PKR 124,000.
  • 0 to 6 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 0; operator receives PKR 248,000.

Tourism company

Northern Trails Co.

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