Skardu

Gateway to Baltistan, Skardu presents a reflection of Tibet coupled with the gigantic mountain ranges of the Karakorum and the raging river Indus. This place is the melting pot of hundreds of civilizations which have existed over a period of thousands of years. Skardu was once connected with the greater Himalayas in the East all the way to Tibet and was once a bustling town on the legendary Silk Route. The Great expanse reaching out to the mighty Baltoro Glacier in far north all the way to the south east with the magical Deosai Plains, Skardu is bound to leave you enchanted and awestruck.

Quick Facts:

There are two possible ways of
reaching Skardu valley from Islamabad.

1. Fly from ISB to Skardu (subject to
   flight availability/cancellation/bad-weather)
2. By road via Naran/Babusar Pass (This
   route is available from June to Sept)
3. By road via Karakorum Highway (All
   season)

Tour duration: 09 days (8 Days & 8 Nights)
Route : Chose from Routes A/B/C
with slight variation in cost and Tour duration 

Difficulty level: Evening
walks                       
Min Age limit: 05 years

Ideal Time: April to October

Skardu Tour Itinerary

Day- 1

• Arrival at Islamabad International
• Airport Transfer
• Rest at Explorers Lounge Islamabad
• Departure for Chilas at 2300hrs via Karakorum Highway

Day- 2

• Breakfast at PTDC Besham
• Arrival in Chilas
• Hotel check-in

Day- 3

• Breakfast
• Hotel Check-out
• Departure for Skardu
• Lunch enroute
• Sightseeing photography along the way (junction point of three highest mountain ranges, killer Mountain View point before jaglot, Sulphur springs, Buddhist ruins etc.)
• Visit of Lower Kachura Lake
• Arrival in Skardu
• Hotel Check-in

Day- 4

• Breakfast
• Visit of Sadpara Lake/Dam
• Jeep Safari to Deosai
• Return to Hotel

Day- 5

• Breakfast
• Departure for Khaplu
• Sightseeing enroute Villages of Tasu, Ygo, Kharfaq, Barah, along the bank of Shyok river, Historical Chaqchan Mosque
• Visit of Khaplu fort
• Return to Hotel

Day- 6

• Breakfast
• Day Tour to Shigar
• Shigar Fort
• Lunch enroute
• Katpana/Cold Desert
• Return to Hotel

Day- 7

• Breakfast
• Departure for Chilas
• Lunch enroute
• Hotel check in

Day- 8

• Breakfast
• Departure for Islamabad
• Lunch enroute
• Arrival in Islamabad Explorers Lounge @ 2200 hrs approx.
• Overnight stay

Day- 9

• Fly
  Home

*********************End
of Itinerary***************

Terms &
Conditions

Skardu Tour Itenary Cost

For 02 persons:
1500 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 02 persons: 1200 USD per person (Combined with local/other foreign
Group)
For 04 persons: 1000 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 04 persons: 800 USD per person (Combined with local/other foreign Group)
For 06 persons: 900 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 08 persons: 800 USD per person (Independent Group)
For 10 persons: 700 USD per person (Independent Group)

Cost
Includes:

• Visa invitation letter/permits/NOC’s/Briefing/De-Briefing at Alpine Club etc
• All meals Breakfast/lunch/dinner throughout the tour (Annexure-C Food Articles)
• Air-conditioned luxury Coaster (22-seater)
• 4×4 Jeeps for Deosai Jeep Safari
• All hotel accommodation (double/triple sharing)
• On-board snacks and drinks (ice box) during long travels
• Registered Tour Guide licensed from Ministry of Tourism
• Toll taxes/ NOC/ Permits other taxes
• All transportation from and to Islamabad Airport/Skardu Airport

Cost
does not include:

• Air tickets (national or International)
• Visa fee
• Travel Insurance
• Personal clothing
• Laundry
• Rescue/evacuation

Essentials to
bring along:

• Warm
  clothing, fleece, jackets, headgear. Gloves
• Sunglasses
  UV protective
• Sunblock
  SPF 60+

Pakistan Explorer
disciplinary policy:

• In
  wake of unexpected and incidental scenarios e.g. heavy rains/landslide/road
  blockage/security concerns, PE management will take appropriate measures to
  continue or disengage the tour (cancellation/refund rules applicable)
• Hotel
  rooms on double sharing
• Camps
  on double sharing
• While
  Guests are encouraged to photograph and record places during their visit, they
  must respect the local community/houses and their privacy
• Guests
  are strictly advised to use life jackets while swimming or engaging in water
  sports. PE will not be responsible for any accident encountered in such a
  scenario 
• Guests
  are bound to follow the instructions of the team leader/guide/HAP while
  crossing dangerous routes or else he/she will not be allowed to proceed
  further 

Cancellations: 

All cancellations
must be notified in writing to Pakistan Explorer. 
Cancellation charges will be levied as follows:-

If canceled by
the client;

• Whenever
  canceled by the client, the bank charges for both sides from the advance will
  be paid by the client
• If
  canceled by the client any time after the commencement of the trip, or after
  deposit of advance due to any reason whatsoever, No refund will be given on any
  unutilized services other than hotels, meals which are subject to cancellation
  charges accordingly
• If
  the trekking/expedition is cancelled by the client, government rules will be
  applied for the refund of Trekking Fee/climbing permits etc.

If canceled by
Pakistan Explorer;

• If
  the tour is canceled by Pakistan Explorer citing unfavorable conditions e.g.
  accident, landslide, flooding, incident of terrorism, wide spread epidemic and
  other such happenings which are truly incidental and has no participation of
  either client or Pakistan Explorer, and no alternate destination/arrangement/tour
  has been mutually agreed upon by both client and Pakistan Explorer, client will
  be refunded for whatever unutilized service like hotel accommodation, meals,
  transportation etc. however, charges for trekking fee etc and other
  nonrefundable government charges will not be refunded

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in itinerary or schedules, Govt. restrictions or due to any causes beyond the
control of Pakistan Explorer.

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Advance Payment:

• All
  provisional reservation must reach us in writing well in advance before your
  arrival in Pakistan. No deposits are necessary for making any provisional
  reservations.
• All
  provisional reservations are subject to confirmation on deposit of USD 300/=
  per pax advance payment into our account before arrival of the group/client in
  Pakistan. The balance amount must be paid on arrival in Pakistan.
• Scan/copy
  of passport along with two passport size photographs will be required to issue
  invitation letter for Pakistan Visa application
• Signed/scanned
  copy of the tour itinerary along with terms and conditions mentioned above,
  separately by each member of the group shall be sent via e-mail to Pakistan
  Explorer in order to dispatch Visa Invitation Letters
• Pakistan
  Explorer is a registered Travel company bearing National Taxation Number (NTN: 7187922-0) and is registered
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