khunjrab pass(china border): Mountain pass in northern Pakistan that lies at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Karakoram and holds a significant strategic position on the northern border of Pakistan, specifically in the Gilgit-Baltistan‘s Hunza and Nagar Districts. Additionally, it is positioned on the southwestern border of China, within the Xinjiang region.
Near Khunjerab Pass, there is another pass known as Mutsjliga Pass, which stands at an elevation of 5,314 metres (17,434 feet)
skardu: s a city located in Pakistan administered Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region. Skardu serves as the capital of Skardu District and the Baltistan Division. It is situated at an average elevation of nearly 2,500 metres (8,202 feet) above sea level in the Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar rivers. It is an important gateway to the eight-thousanders of the nearby Karakoram mountain range. The Indus River running through the region separates the Karakoram from the Ladakh Range
The Skardu Valley, at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers, is 10 kilometres (6 miles) wide by 40 kilometres (25 miles) long. Active erosion in the nearby Karakoram Mountains has resulted in enormous deposits of sediment throughout the Skardu valley.[7] Glaciers from the Indus and Shigar valleys broadened the Skardu valley between 3.2 million years ago up to the Holocene approximately 11,700 years ago by scientists estimate
We can see also
- Raikot Village
- Tattu Village
- Beyal Camp
- Jaglot
- Fairy Meadows
- Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Kachura Lake
- Soq Valley
- Altit Fort & Baltit Fort
- Eaglenest View Point
- Ganish Village
- Hooper Glacier
- Khunjerab Pass
Skardu and fairy meadows
- eight Days Tour
- Pick up Time
- Lahore: Saturday night at 9 PM
- Islamabad: Sunday Morning 3 AM
- Pick up Location
- Lahore: PSO Pump, Thokar Niaz Baig, Near Daewoo Bus Terminal
- Islamabad/Rawalpindi: Daewoo Terminal, near NUST EME College
- Karachi & Other Cities Clients can join us in Lahore and Islamabad
- Pick up Time
Ø Price Includes
- Transportation
- Meal
- 7 Days & 6 Nights
- Accomdation/Hotels
- First Aid
- Fuel / Toll Expenses
- Local Guide
Ø Price Excludes
- Any Private Expenses Like Cold Drinks, Tea, Mineral Water, Lunch, Phone calls, Heaters etc.
- Jeeps
- Any Entry Tickets
- Personal Trekking Equipment
- Insurance liability medical aid, and helicopter rescue coverage
- Extra expenses due to landslidesroad blocksacts of naturepolitical reasons etc.
- Any item not mentioned in “Services Available” above
Seat Arrangement Policy
- Seats will be allotted before departure by tour management for your convenience and will shuffle during the tour. For any specific seat demand by any client, 1000/seat/day will be charged.
§ Children Policy
- Under 3 years Children – Free of Charge (Lap or on folding seat)
- 3-8 years Children – half Charges with (Folding seat)
- 8 plus years Children – Full Charges
§ Refund Policy
- 24 hrs or less, 100% cancellation of charges does apply
- 48 hrs or less, 90% cancellation of charges does apply
- 3 days or more– 30% cancellation of charges does apply
- 7 days or more – 20% cancellation of charges does apply
§ Eight days Trip
What to Expect – Four Day Tour
Pakistan’s northern areas are full of surprises. So prepare yourself for some adventure. You’ll be meeting a lot of new people. Don’t be shy, Don’t be hesitant. You’re there to make new and forgettable memories.
There will be extreme weather. Sometimes extreme cold and other times scorching heat.
Watch some videos on stretching on YouTube. Because on tour, you’ll be sitting a lot and sometimes walking quite a bit. So, it’s better to be in good condition.
Don’t bother with small things, enjoy the place, enjoy the people and you shall have great memories.
In case of Refund, 7 Heavens Explore will make refunds within 5 working days
§ Things You Should Know:
We Use Saloon Coaster For 18-25 Persons & Grand Cabin For 11-13 Persons
Jeep as per Itinerary on 7 pax sharing per jeep basis
Hotel stays as per plan on 3-4 pax sharing
(Beds + Mattresses)
Prescribed Participants Personal Gear & Clothing List:
- Day Bag / Rucksack
- Trekking boots or Joggers
- Warm Jacket & Trouser
- Rain Coat
- Warm Socks
- Trekking Stick
- Warm Gloves
- Water Bottle
- Sandals/ Teva
- Basic First Aid/Basic Medicine
- Sunglasses & Sun Block Cream
- Tissue roll, Tooth Brush, Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo
place to see
- Visit Manthoka Waterfall – Largest Waterfall of Pakistan
- Khaplu Valley Excursion with Khaplu Palace
- 2 Hours Jeep ride to Tatu Village
- 3 to 4 Hours Trek to Fairy Meadows
- Full Day tour to Nanga Parbat Bayal Camp
- Photography and horse riding at Reflection Lake
- Fairy Meadows view Sightseeing
- Drive to Shigar Valley & Shigar Fort
- Activities at Katpana Cold Desert
- Shangrilla Lake & Kachura Lake Sightseeing Trip
- Visit Sadpara Lake & Sheosar Lake
- Photography at Kala & Bara Pan
- Jeep Ride to Deosai Plain
TRIP PLAN
Day 0: Departure from Lahore to Chillas
- Departure from Lahore to Skardu Trip at 10:00 pm in private transport
- Night Travel to Skardu Valley via Motorway & Expressway
- People of Karachi need to reach in Lahore or Islamabad via train or flight to join tour
Day 1: Travel to Skardu from Islamabad
- Pick the Islamabad members and continue drive to Chillas via Hazara Expressway
- Breakfast break at Balakot or Besham as per schedule
- Continue Drive to Chillas with short refreshments stays
- Photography on the way to Chillas
- Visit Babusar Top (the highest point of Kaghan Valley) after Lulusar Lake
- Reach Chillas in evening and transfer to Hotel
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Chillas
Day 2: Jeep ride to Fairy Meadows Till Tattu Village
- Departure for Raikot after Breakfast
- Arrival at Raikot and transfer to jeeps
- 2 hours off road jeep track from Raikot Bridge to Tattu Village
- After that 3 – 4 hours trek (you can hire horses and porters on your own)
- Photography of Nanga Parbat Mountain in backdrop sight
- Transfer to Camps or Huts as per variant package
- Overnight stay in Fairy Meadows
Day 3: Trek to Bayal Camp – Fairy Meadows View Point
- Breakfast from Hotel
- Start of the hike towards Bayal Camp with local tour guide
- Explore the first base camp of Nanga Parbat
- Visit Bayal camp for 1 hour
- Short stay at Fairy Meadows View Point
- Trek back to Fairy Meadows Camp Site
- Overnight stay Fairy Meadows
Day 4: Fairy Meadows to Skardu – Shangrilla Lake
- Breakfast at hotel in early morning
- Trek down to Tattu Village
- Transfer to jeeps and departure for Skardu
- Travel towards Skardu via Gilgit-Skardu Road
- Reach Skardu after 5 – 6 hours mountainous drive
- Move towards Upper Kachura Lake with short Trek of 20 minutes
- Visit beautiful Shangrilla Lake which alluring the tourists
- Explore and enjoy the unique beauty of Soq Valley for half hour
- Transfer to nice Hotel & overnight stay in Skardu
Day 5: Jeep Tour to Skardu Deosai Plain
- Breakfast from Hotel at 7:30am
- Transfer to Jeeps to off road track to Deosai Skardu.
- Explore flora & fauna of Deosai Plain Skardu
- Short stay at picturesque Sheosar Lake with refreshment
- Photography & Sightseeing Kala Pani & Bara Pani
- Travel back to Hotel & overnight stay in Skardu
Day 6: Travel Shigar Valley Cold Desert & Mantokha Waterfall
- Breakfast in Hotel at 8:00am
- Headed towards Mantokha Waterfall
- Visit Waterfall with photography and refreshments
- Travel towards Shigar Valley
- Explore blazing Katpana Cold Desert sand dunes
- Paramotor, Jeep Safari and four wheelers thrilling activities
- Visit spectacular Shigar Valley crossover sightseeing bridge
- Explore medieval Shigar fort & elegant Royal Garden located in valley
- Move back to Hotel & Overnight stay in Skardu
Day 7: Drive back to Besham/Naran from Skardu
- Breakfast from Hotel & Check out after fill some formalities
- Drive back to Naran/Besham from Skardu
- Visit Lulusar Lake / Babusar Top / Besham City
- Short refreshment stays on the way back
- Reach Naran / Besham at night & transfer to hotel
- Dinner and overnight stay at Naran / Besham
Day 8: Travel back to Lahore / Islamabad
- Having Breakfast from Hotel & Check out after fill some formalities
- Drive back to Lahore / Islamabad via same route
- Visit Kiwayi Waterfall / Balakot / Batgram
- Short refreshment stays on the way back
- Reach Islamabad in evening round about 6 – 7 pm
- Reach Lahore at night
- End of Journey
