Skardu Astore & Fairy Meadows Tour
Combine Skardu’s lakes and forts with the legendary Fairy Meadows โ the lush alpine meadow facing Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the world’s 9th highest mountain. This route includes the scenic Astore Valley and the dramatic jeep track up to Fairy Meadows.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1โ2 โ Islamabad to Skardu
Drive the Karakoram Highway. Arrive Skardu on day 2.
Day 3 โ Skardu Highlights
Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, Skardu Bazaar.
Day 4 โ Deosai National Park
Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai. Connect via Astore route toward Fairy Meadows.
Day 5 โ Astore to Fairy Meadows
Drive to Tato village, then jeep up the steep mountain track to Fairy Meadows. Nanga Parbat dominates the skyline.
Day 6 โ Fairy Meadows & Beyal Camp
Trek to Beyal Camp for closer Nanga Parbat views. Afternoon at leisure in the alpine meadow.
Day 7 โ Return to Islamabad
Descend to Tato, drive back to Islamabad via KKH.
What's Included
Where You'll Stay
2โ3 nights in Skardu.
Simple wooden cottages with Nanga Parbat views.
Tour Information
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Travel Mode | By Road ๐ |
| Combines | Skardu + Astore + Fairy Meadows |
| Best Time | June โ September |
Frequently Asked Questions
We drive from Skardu through Astore Valley to Raikot Bridge, then Tato village, then a 4x4 jeep takes you up the famous unpaved mountain track to Fairy Meadows.
Yes โ though steep and narrow, our experienced drivers do this route regularly. It is one of Pakistan's most thrilling and scenic drives.