fairy meadows: Named by German climbers (Märchenwiese, “fairy tale meadows”) and locally known as Joot, is an area of grassland near one of the base camp sites of Nanga Parbat, located in Diamer District in Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan. Fairy meadows altitude of about 3,300 metres (10,800 feet) above sea level, it serves as the launching point for mountaineers summiting Nanga Parbat by the Rakhiot face. In 1995, the Government of Pakistan declared Fairy Meadows a National Park.
Skardu Fairy Meadows Trip Overview
However, it is usually cold in the Skardu valley during other seasons such as during Cherry Blossom and Spring, after winter. Autumn is the time of year when the degrees decrease after summers. In Skardu Valley, temperatures can reach as low as -20 degrees in winter, while in some areas it can drop as low as -30 degrees. So, It is recommended that the tourists join our road trip to visit Skardu Valley visit explore Baltistan to the fullest extent possible.
Skardu and Hunza
- 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
- 8 Days & 7 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
- Discover the wonders in our Hunza Skardu Valley
- Explore the Naltar& Deosai Plain (2 – 5 hours Jeep Ride)
- Drive along the Indus River on Karakoram Highway (8th wonder)
- Visit Medieval Altitand Baltit Forts (600 to 900 years old)
- Boating and Jet Ski at mesmerizing Attabad Lake
- Night walk and shopping at Karimabad Bazar
- Enjoy the local Cultural Danceof Gilgit Baltistan
- Capture the rare species of Flora and Fauna
- Different adventurous activities at Cold Desert
- Sightseeing of Needle Like Passu PeaksUpper Hunza
- Taste the local cuzine in Gilgit BaltistanRegion
- Experience the Khunjerab Pass(4,695 m)
- Crossover the thrilling Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Sneaky view of Nanga Parbat(8126m) and Rakaposhi (7758m
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: Departure for Hunza Skardu Trip
- Reach the pre-decided location to meet the representative who will give you a quick overview of the tour.
- You will then be transferred to a hotel in Chillas.
- Once you get checked in, take some rest after the tiresome journey.
- Dinner will be serve at night.
- You can also head out to explore the nearby local markets shopping for souvenirs.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Chillas.
Day 2: Chillas to Skardu – Visit Shangrilla Lake
- Breakfast from Hotel in Chillas & Check out from Hotel
- 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 3: Jeep Safari to Satpara Lake 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 4: Travel Shigar Valley – Visit Cold Desert
- Breakfast in Hotel at 8:00am
- 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 5: Travel to Explore Hunza from Skardu
- Breakfast in Hotel & Departure for Hunza
- 6 hours drive to Hunza from Skardu en-route Karakoram Highway
- Visit 3 Mountain Junction Point
- Short stay at Rakaposhi View Point
- Refreshment stays on the way.
- Headed towards Hunza Valley
- Reach Hunza and transfer to Hotel
- Head out to explore Karimabad Marketwhich surrounded by towering mountains
- Overnight stay in nice hotel in Hunza
Day 6: Attabad Lake Excursion
- Breakfast in Hotel
- Visit medieval Altit Fort(700 year old) or Baltit Fort (900 years old) Hunza
- Visit breathtaking & vivid Attabad Lake along with different water sports
- Sightseeing needle-like Passu& glacial Shispar Peak with Glaciers View
- Crossover to hanging Hussaini Suspension Bridge over Hunza River
- Dinner & Overnight stay in nice hotel with beautiful view in Hunza
Day 7: Travel back to Naran/Chillas
- Breakfast at Hotel 8:00 am
- Move back to Chillas/Naran 9:00 am
- Short stay at mother of mist & lofty Rakaposhi View Point
- Reach Naranor Besham City at Night
- Transfer to Hotel for night stay
- Dinner & transfer to Hotel in Chillas/Naran
Day 8: Drive back to Home with Good memories
- Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Check out from Hotel and departure for Islamabad Lahore
- Travel back to Home 9:00 am.
- Reach Islamabad in evening
- Reach Lahore at night
- End of Services with unforgettable memories
