Skardu Khaplu Desert & Valley Combo
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.
Tour Highlights
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.
What's Included
Where You'll Stay
Comfortable base for the desert and valley excursions.
Tour Information
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
| Travel Mode | By Road 🚗 (air option available) |
| Focus | Katpana Desert + Khaplu Valley |
| Best Time | Year-round |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.