📅 7 Days / 6 Nights✈ By Air📍 From Islamabad (International Arrivals)
A seven-day spring itinerary for international visitors, timed for Skardu's apricot and cherry blossom, valleys in pink and white bloom against snow peaks. English-speaking guide throughout, foreigner-friendly hotels and applicable permit coordination included.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive Islamabad, Fly to Skardu
Airport meet & greet and connecting flight to Skardu. Easy afternoon among the blossoming orchards at Shangrila Resort.
Day 2, Kachura Lakes & Blossom
Upper Kachura Lake walk and boat ride; blossom-lined lanes and Satpara Lake in the afternoon.
Day 3, Shigar Valley
Shigar Fort and the valley's famous apricot and cherry orchards in full bloom.
Day 4, Khaplu Valley
Shyok River drive to Khaplu Palace, the Chaqchan Mosque and Manthoka Waterfall.
Day 5, Skardu City & Kharpocho
Kharpocho Fort hike, Skardu Bazaar and local food tasting.
Day 6, Free Day / Buffer
A flexible buffer for weather, or an optional blossom-photography excursion.
Day 7, Fly Home
Transfer to Skardu Airport for your return flight to Islamabad and onward international connection.
Tour Highlights
Cherry & apricot blossomShangrila & Kachura LakesShigar Fort & orchardsKhaplu ValleyKatpana Cold DesertKharpocho Fort
✅ What's Included
✓ Return flights Islamabad to Skardu
✓ Foreigner-friendly hotels with breakfast
✓ Private 4x4 transport
✓ English-speaking licensed guide
✓ Airport meet & greet
✓ All applicable permits
❌ Not Included
✗ International flights to Islamabad
✗ Lunches and dinners
✗ Pakistan e-Visa fee
✗ Travel insurance
✗ Personal expenses
Tour Information
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Travel Mode
By Air ✈
Price
USD 795 per person
Best Time
Late March to April
Group Size
2 to 10 people
Guide Language
English
Where You'll Stay
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Foreigner-friendly Skardu hotels
English-speaking staff, Western-style bathrooms and reliable hot water throughout.
Questions About This Tour
Roughly late March through April, depending on the year and altitude. We time departures to the bloom and advise the best dates.
The lower valleys and orchards are at their best in spring, while high routes like Deosai open later (June). We plan around what is accessible.
International · Spring · USD 795