# Skardu Valley Sightseeing Tour > With our’ expert and knowledgeable guides, visitors can explore Skardu Valley in a way that is both safe and authentic. our tour packages and top-notch services ensure that visitors can enjoy a hassle-free experience while exploring the best of what this stunning mountain valley… - **Page:** https://hunzaexplorer.com/tour/sightseeing/skardu-tour - **Duration:** 10 days - **Type:** Sightseeing Tours - **Destination:** Skardu (https://hunzaexplorer.com/destinations/pakistan/gilgit-baltistan/skardu-valley) - **Province or region:** Gilgit-Baltistan - **Price:** on request (depends on group size and dates) - **Operator:** Hunza Explorers ## Overview With our’ expert and knowledgeable guides, visitors can explore Skardu Valley in a way that is both safe and authentic. our tour packages and top-notch services ensure that visitors can enjoy a hassle-free experience while exploring the best of what this stunning mountain valley has to offer. Skardu Valley’s natural beauty, including its surrounding mountains and stunning lakes, make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Visitors can enjoy trekking, boating, and other outdoor activities, all while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges. Additionally, Skardu Valley’s rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life provide a unique opportunity for cultural exploration, with historic forts and other cultural landmarks offering a glimpse into the region’s rich history. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, a visit to Skardu Valley with Hunza Explorers is an experience not to be missed. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Islamabad Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and driver will meet you upon your arrival at the airport. After meeting and greetings, our staff will take you to your hotel in Islamabad. ### Day 2: Islamabad – Chilas OR fly to Skardu Drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway OR via Naran valley if the babusar pass is open, en-route we will stop for lunch and photography, arrive in Chilas and transfer to the hotel OR if we fly this day to Skardu, we will spend rest of the day with exploring Skardu town. ### Day 3: Chilas – Skardu OR Explore Around Drive to Skardu, capital of Baltistan (height 2,438m) located in the backdrop of great peaks of the Karakoram mountain range. Baltistan is known as the “Little Tibet” and it is a cluster of mountain peaks and glaciers. Five valleys of Baltistan-Skardu, Shigar, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their juicy peaches, apricots, apples and pears. Today we will drive on a narrow road along the Indus river. We will make short stop at the beautiful small villages along the way. Arrival in Skardu and transfer to hotel OR Explore main tourists attractions of Skardu including Sadpara Lake, sacred rocks of Skardu and Upper Kachura Lake. ### Day 4: Skardu – Khapulu Village Drive to Khaplu Valley, en route we will visit Shigar valley – gateway to the great mountain peaks of the Karakorams, i.e Gasherbrum Peak and K-2. We will visit the 400 years old Wooden Mosque and Shigar Fortth, later we will drive to Khaplu through scenic valley of the Shyok River located 103 km from Skardu. Arrine Khaplu and transfer to the hotel. ### Day 5: Khaplu Day to explore around, today we will visit Khaplu fort and explore the valley. ### Day 6: Khaplu – Hushe Valley Drive to Hushe, the gateway to Mashabrum and Gondogoro la. We will explore the villages along the way. Arrive in Hushe and explore around. Visit the old mosque, meet the locals. ### Day 7: Hushe Valley – Skardu Drive back to Skardu, arrive i Skardu and check in to the hotel, rest of the day to explore around. ### Day 8: Skardu – Besham Drive to Besham via Karakorum Highway, en route we will stop at junction point of 3 great mountain ranges, viewpoint of Nanga Parbat and for lunch at Chilas. Arrive in Besham and transfer to the hotel ### Day 9: Besham – Taxila – Islamabad Drive to Islamabad. En route we will visit Taxila museum and the heritage sites, later drive to Islamabad. Arrive in Islamabad and transfer to the hotel. ### Day 10: Rawalpindi/Islamabad – Fly to destination Day to explore the twin city “Rawalpindi & Islamabad”. Today we will visit Faisal Mosque, Margala hills, Pakistan monument at Shaker Pariya and explore Raja baazzar in Rawalpindi. In the evening/night drive to the airport in Islamabad. Our service ends here and you will fly to destination. ## Included - Accommodation as per the confirmed itinerary - Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Full Board tours) - Private air-conditioned or suitable tourist transport - Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide - Experienced local driver - Airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour - Domestic flights as specified in the itinerary - All road tolls, parking fees and fuel charges - Entrance fees to listed attractions and historical sites - Sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary - All applicable government taxes and service charges - Road permits and travel permissions where applicable - Bottled drinking water during journeys - 24/7 on-ground assistance from Hunza Explorers ## Not included - International flights to and from Pakistan - Pakistan entry visa and visa processing fees - Travel and medical insurance - Personal expenses and laundry - Beverages, including soft drinks, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks - Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff - Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary - Additional meals and snacks outside the agreed meal plan - Excess baggage charges - Early check-in and late check-out at hotels - Any additional accommodation or services resulting from flight delays, cancellations or unforeseen circumstances - Expenses arising from natural disasters, road closures, political unrest or other circumstances beyond our control - Any service not specifically mentioned under the Included section ## Frequently asked questions ### How many days is the Skardu Valley Sightseeing Tour? It is a 10-day tour, and the day-by-day plan is on this page. We can lengthen or shorten it around your dates. ### Will someone meet me at the airport? Yes. On the first day your guide and driver meet you on arrival and take you to your hotel, as described in Day 1 of the itinerary. ### Can I change the dates or the route? Yes. Every itinerary can be lengthened, shortened or rebuilt around your dates, pace and group, and we explain what the changes mean for the price. Send your dates with the Request to book form, or tell us what you have in mind on the Plan my trip page. ### Is anything charged when I send a request? No. Nothing is charged and nothing is booked until you agree to the plan. We check availability, reply with a day-by-day plan and a price, and you confirm only if you are happy with it. ### Can I travel on my own, as a couple or as a family? Yes. We plan private trips for one person, a couple, a family or friends, and we also have small-group departures if you would rather share the trip. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether you would like to join a group. ### Can you help with my Pakistan visa? We can provide a visa invitation letter on request: tick it on the booking form or mention it in your message. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so please also check the official Pakistan visa information for your passport. ## How to book Send your dates and group size through https://hunzaexplorer.com/tour/sightseeing/skardu-tour/book or https://hunzaexplorer.com/contact-us. Hunza Explorers replies with a day-by-day plan and a price, and nothing is charged to inquire.