Skardu & Deosai Plains
Cold deserts, alpine lakes and the Land of Giants.
Shangrila, Upper Kachura Lake and the surreal 'Land of Giants' Deosai plateau. This 7-day journey pairs Deosai country with comfortable stays, unhurried pacing and a guide who knows every bend of the road.
What makes it unforgettable
- Shangrila Resort & Lower Kachura Lake
- Upper Kachura's crystal-clear water
- Cross Deosai — the world's second-highest plateau
- Sheosar Lake at 4142 m surrounded by wildflowers
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Lahore / Islamabad → Chilas
Karakoram Highway along the Indus gorge.
Day 2
Chilas → Skardu
Drive through the Rondu valley to Skardu.
Day 3
Shangrila & Kachura Lakes
Explore Lower & Upper Kachura.
Day 4
Skardu → Deosai → Sheosar Lake
Cross the plateau to Sheosar Lake.
Day 5
Deosai wildlife & Bara Pani
Marmots, brown bear habitat, river camps.
Day 6
Skardu Fort & Cold Desert
Kharpocho Fort and the Katpana cold desert dunes.
Day 7
Skardu → Islamabad / Lahore
Return journey (or optional flight).
What's included
Included
- Private transport
- Hotels + Deosai camping
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Naturalist guide
- Deosai park permits
Not included
- Airfare
- Lunches
- Insurance
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Plan it well
New to the north? Our guide — Northern Pakistan Travel Guide — covers the best season, what to pack and what to expect on the ground.
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