Skardu Swat Tour
Combine two of Pakistan’s most beloved mountain destinations — the lush green Swat Valley, often called the Switzerland of Pakistan, and the dramatic high-altitude scenery of Skardu — in one comprehensive ten-day road journey.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Islamabad to Swat
Drive to Mingora, the gateway to Swat Valley. Check in and evening at leisure.
Day 2 — Kalam & Mahodand
Drive up to Kalam and, road conditions permitting, on to Mahodand Lake for its pine-forested shores.
Day 3 — Malam Jabba
Visit Malam Jabba, Pakistan's premier hill station, for chairlift rides and mountain views.
Day 4 — Swat to Islamabad
Drive back to Islamabad, connecting for the onward Skardu leg.
Day 5 — Islamabad to Chilas
Drive the KKH to Chilas with Nanga Parbat views. Overnight stay.
Day 6 — Arrive Skardu
Continue along the Indus gorge to Skardu. Evening at Shangrila Resort.
Day 7 — Deosai National Park
Full-day 4x4 expedition to Deosai. Sheosar Lake and wildflower meadows.
Day 8 — Shigar Fort & Kachura Lakes
Shigar Fort heritage visit. Upper Kachura Lake boating.
Day 9 — Satpara Lake & Skardu City
Satpara Lake, Kharpocho Fort and Skardu Bazaar.
Day 10 — Return Home
Early departure via the KKH, arriving Islamabad or Lahore by evening.
What's Included
Where You'll Stay
3 nights with mountain and river views.
4 nights with breakfast included.
Tour Information
| Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
| Travel Mode | By Road 🚗 |
| Regions Covered | Swat Valley + Skardu |
| Best Time | May – October |
| Group Size | 4 to 12 people |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — both are reached from Islamabad, so this itinerary simply extends your northern Pakistan trip to cover both regions back to back rather than requiring two separate journeys.
Yes — we arrange pickup from Lahore with a short additional drive to join the route. Ask us for Lahore-specific pricing.