| FACT SHEET | |
| Duration: | 12 days |
| Range: | Karakoram / Himalayas |
| Best Season: | July – Oct |
| Max. Elevation: | 3800 meters |
Skardu, capital of Baltistan is perched 2438 meters above sea level in the backdrop of the great peaks of the Karakoram mountain range. Baltistan is known as the “Tibet -e- Khurd” or little Tibet since its life style reflects that of the roof of the world and land of Lamas.It borders on the Chinese province of Sinkiang and Indian occupied Kashmir. The tourist season is from April to October. The maximum temperature is 27oC and the minimum is 8oC. Apart from its incomparable cluster of mountain peaks and Glaciers Baltistan’s five valleys Shigar, Skardu, Khaplu, Rondu and Kharmang are noted for their Luscious peaches, apricots, apples and pears. Shigar valley, 32 kms by jeep from Skardu is the gateway to the mountain peaks of the Karakoram. Skardu has a historic fort known as Kharpocho Fort. It was constructed by Ali Sher Khan Anchan who ruled from Ladakh to Chitral till the end of the 16th century. The two lakes – Kachura lake 29 kms. and Sadpara lake 8 kms. from Skardu
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Days
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Program | |
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01
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Day 01 Arrival in Islamabad | |
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02
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Departure for Chilas by coach | |
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03
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Skardu | |
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04
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Short cycling to Sadpara lake on single road | |
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05
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Cycling to Shigar valley on single dirt road, over night at Ghulabpur in Camp | |
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06
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Cycling to Arandu valley and enjoy bathing in hot spring water, overnight in camp | |
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07
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Cycling to Shigar via K2 trek | |
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08
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Rest day in Skardu | |
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09
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To Deosai plains by jeep | |
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10
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Departure to Dassu by Coach | |
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11
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Islambad | |
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12
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Flight to destination | |
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