20 days tour

20 Days Jeep Safari Deosai Plateaus Skardu Baltistan Pakista

20 Days Jeep Safari Deosai Plateaus Skardu Baltistan Pakista

This tour includes:

Flights

Domestic/International airfare and airport taxes,

Meals

Meals: half board at hotels, full board during the trek

Transport

Transport: Soft top 4x4 jeeps for the entire safari.

Accommodation

On twin sharing basis at standard category hotels in towns, 2 person dome tent during the trek.

Optional

Camping Facilities: 2 Pax dome tents with matrices, dining tent with folding table & chairs, kitchen tent with complete kitchenette and staff, toilet tent

Not included:

Others

Personal insurance. Any expense due to forced measures, cancellation of flight, landslides, natural calamities, acts of God, forced majeurs: beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours, their staff and suppliers. Commission of the third party, any expense of personal nature not mentioned above.

Insurance

traveling insurance

Guide

English speaking Mountain Guide,

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Itinerary of your trip 20 Days Jeep Safari Deosai Plateaus Skardu Baltistan Pakista

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Islamabad
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Islamabad

      Welcome reception on arrival at the federal capital of Pakistan and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour of twin cities of Islamabad & Pindi. Enter Faisal Mosque - the landmark of Islamabad. Visit Daman-e-Koh on top of the hill for a panoramic view of Islamabad, drive on Constitution Avenue for looking at President House, Parliament, Supreme Court & other state buildings.  Also, visit Pindiโ€™s colourful Raja Bazaar for bargain shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Islamabad - Shogran โ€“ Sari Paya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Islamabad - Shogran โ€“ Sari Paya

      Drive to Kaghan Valley. 34 km from Islamabad is Taxila, the archaeological site of the former capital of Gandhara Buddhist civilization dating from 500 BC to 500 AD. We visit the splendid site museum, a former monastery and the city of Sirkup. Later we head north into the Himalayan foothills and pass through Abbottabad, a garrison town, and at Balakot enter the Kaghan Valley. The 92-mile long Kaghan valley is one of the loveliest Green-Himalayan areas in Pakistan. (180 km, 4/5 hours)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Shogran - Saif-Ul-Maluk Lake (3200 M )
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Shogran - Saif-Ul-Maluk Lake (3200 M )

      As we travel through Kaghan, we pass hamlets with stone and wood homes surrounded by rice fields. We follow the Kunhar River and accompany the handsome Gujjar nomads with their buffaloes until we reach the village of Naran (2,427 m), backed by the river. We visit Saiful-Maluk Lake, where the peak of Malka Parbat (5390 m) is mirrored in the deep blue waters. This lake was named after Prince Saiful-Maluk who fell in love with a fairy whom he saw bathing in the lake!  Camp overnight. (70 km, 5/6 hours)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek Saiful-Maluk Lake - Lalazar, Drive Lalazar - Basel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek Saiful-Maluk Lake - Lalazar, Drive Lalazar - Basel

      Trek from Saiful-Maluk Lake to Lalazar crossing the Hans Guile and walk through the pasture of Lalazar. We follow the Kunhar River and head north, along with the Gujjars, and see their temporary summer settlements as we proceed to Basel (3,266 m ), a highland pasture with a cluster of stone houses that blend into the rocky hillside. Camp overnight. (5/6 hours trek, Drive 70 km, 2/3 hours)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Across Babusar Pass โ€“ Astor Rama Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Across Babusar Pass โ€“ Astor Rama Lake

       

      At lake Lulusar, just beyond Basel, jeep tracks lead to the Babusar Pass (4150 m ) with the source of the Kunhar River and also the boundary of the Kaghan valley with northern areas. The ride across the pass offers extensive views of Himalayan flowers; pink bistro, blue delphiniums, edelweiss and counsels other flowers reaching white summits. We descend to the town of Chilas on the bank of mighty Indus river, meals and overnight at the hotel.   ( 4/5 hours)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Chilas - Rama Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Chilas - Rama Lake


      From Chilas we follow Karakoram Highway along the Indus river towards the north and arrive at the place where the three highest mountain ranges of the world meet together; the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindukush. At Bunji we cross Indus river and skirting our way on the narrow jeep track through the deep Astore Gorge we arrive at Rama Lake situated near pine forests and our night halt. Camp overnight, for Rama Lake. (7/8 hours)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Rama Lake - Trashing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Rama Lake - Trashing


      Morning at the Lake and then drive to the charming village of Tarashing at the base of the south face Nanga Parbat (8,125 m). This village has been classified by many as one of the most beautiful & scenic in Pakistan. We have time to visit the local primary school, and maybe do some plantation in the village. Camp overnight.  (4/5 hours

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Bazin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Bazin


      In the morning we start trek to Bazin at. We walk for about 4/5 hours and pass through small settlements of the local people, who are a mix of Baltis, Kashmiris, and Shina speaking Gilgaties. From Bazin camp, we get an imposing image of Nanga Parbat  - all in front of us. Camp at the grassy ground at 3800 meters. (4/5 hours trek)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Excursion To Nanga Parbat Base Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Excursion To Nanga Parbat Base Camp

      Excursion To Nanga Parbat Base Camp

      Day at Bazin to take an excursion to the Nanga Parbat base camp at 4500 meters. We have a commanding view of the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m), the ninth highest mountain in the world. Return to camp for dinner & overnight. (5 hours round trek)

  • Day 10 Day 10
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10

      Bazin - Deosai Lake

      We descend down from our camp to Tarashing village. After lunch at the village we drive to the Deosai Plains, a high plateau in the Himalayas that is also the habitat of the snow leopard. Never once do we lose sight of Nanga Parbat as we ride through extensive meadows that are buried in snow for nine months and only reveal their velvet green cover and hundreds of flowers in summer. Along the journey, our jeep drivers must navigate streams that rush with water. Camp at Deosai Lake. (3/4 hours trek &  80 km drive, 2/3 hours )


  • Day 11 Day 11: Deosai Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Deosai Lake


      Day free at Deosai Lake to explore the Deosai plateau, one of the highest plateau in the world. The landscape features rolling pastureland of rounded hills, knee-deep in summer grass and flowers, inhabited by whistling marmots. It offers gentler walking than the Karakoram, with its jagged towers of granite and narrow valleys.  Camp overnight.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Deosai Lake - Skardu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Deosai Lake - Skardu

      We cross the Ali Malik Pass and have an excellent view of the Karakoram Mountains. Then we stop at Satpara lake, a deep blue shimmer before we continue to Skardu, the capital of Baltistan. Overnight at K-2 Motel. (110 km, 7/6 hours)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Skardu - Shigar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Skardu - Shigar


      In the morning we visit Skardu town. Formerly Buddhist, Skardu, was calledโ€™ Tibet Khurd (little Tibet) and was an important stop on the old route to Tibet and the district of Ladakh. Here the Indus River joins the Shigar River to become an enormous oval basin at 2,300 meters enclosed in purple, red, grey, and ochre mountains. Afternoon drive to Shigar. Camp overnight. (45 km, 2 hours)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Shigar - Khaplu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Shigar - Khaplu

      The gentle, irrigated slopes with terraces of wheat, maize and barley, and the orchards of apricot, mulberry, peach, plum, pear, apples and nuts -  all add to the charm of Shigar valley surrounded by snow-topped mountains. The town displays impressive carved wooden houses and mosques. After lunch at the town, we drive to adjoining Khaplu valley. Camp overnight. (135km, 3  hours)

  • Day 15 Day 15: At Khaplu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: At Khaplu


      Khaplu, the largest kingdom in old Baltistan, stretches in a wide fan from the base of a semicircular wall of the mountain, dropping some 300 meters to the river level. The scattered houses set amid terraced fields are connected by paths and irrigation channels and the friendly villagers welcome visitors. We shall visit the historic wood-carved mosque, dominating the valley from the top end of an alluvial fan. overnight at Hotel at 2,600 meters.

  • Day 16 Day 16: At Skardu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: At Skardu


      Enjoy your last breakfast at the camp for this trek, and say Khuda Hafiz to your camping staff who had been pitching tents for you and preparing meals for you during the safari. Board soft-top 4x4 jeeps for a ride to Skardu.  Meals and overnight at resort/motel. (3/4 hours jeep ride)

  • Day 17 Day 17: Skardu - Islamabad/Chilas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Skardu - Islamabad/Chilas


      We book the flight to Islamabad, with good luck the flight might operate, enabling us to arrive Pindi in just one hour (miracle of science!). In case of cancellation of flight, we shall drive by road to Islamabad - spending overnight at Chilas KKH.  (1-hour flight OR 7/8 hours drive)

  • Day 18 Day 18: At Rawalpindi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: At Rawalpindi


      Margin day at Pindi for personal activities like shopping.  Explore the narrow bazaar alleys in Rawalpindi or visit the shopping malls of Islamabad.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Fly Back
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Fly Back

      Fly home - Transfer to airport for flying to home destination.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 75

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