Desert & Valley
Skardu Khaplu Desert & Valley Combo
📅 5 Days / 4 Nights
🚗 By Road 📍 From Islamabad
A focused combination tour pairing Skardu's unique Katpana Cold Desert with Khaplu Valley's heritage and mountain scenery, two of the region's most contrasting landscapes in a single efficient itinerary.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive Skardu
Drive or fly in. Check in. Evening at Shangrila Resort.
Day 2, Katpana Cold Desert
Full morning at Katpana Cold Desert, dune jeep ride and photography. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3, Drive to Khaplu
Scenic Shyok River drive to Khaplu. Visit the fort and Chaqchan Mosque.
Day 4, Manthoka Waterfall
Visit Manthoka Waterfall. Return to Skardu.
Day 5, Departure
Final morning. Depart for home.
Tour Highlights
Katpana Cold DesertShangrila ResortKhaplu Fort & MosqueShyok River DriveManthoka Waterfall
✅ What's Included
✓ 4x4 transport
✓ Hotel with breakfast
✓ Local guide
❌ Not Included
✗ Lunches and dinners
✗ Personal expenses
Tour Information
Where You'll Stay
🏨
Skardu city hotel
Comfortable base for the desert and valley excursions.
Questions About This Tour
Yes, fly into Skardu to save 2 days of road travel, keeping the same 5-day itinerary focused entirely on the desert and Khaplu.
Yes, they are on the same general route and complement each other well as a desert-meets-mountains combination.
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Helpful Guides
Starting from
PKR 29,000
per person · varies by group size
Cancellation terms apply; review the refund policy. Issued tickets and other third-party costs may be non-refundable.
At a Glance
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Travel ModeBy Road 🚗 (air option available)
FocusKatpana Desert + Khaplu Valley
Best TimeYear-round