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Shandoor, Ghizer, Yasin & Ishkoman — 6 Days
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Overview
A six-day summer circuit through Gilgit-Baltistan's western highlands. From the remote trout-farm guesthouse at Baam e Dunya in Ishkoman, through Khalti Lake and Yasin Valley, to a full Shandoor Pass excursion and a lakeshore final night at Phandar — this is Ghizer done properly.
Highlights
- Ishkoman Valley — a rarely visited side valley with a trout farm and royal gardens at Baam e Dunya
- Khalti Lake near Gupis — a serene alpine lake in the heart of the Ghizer valley
- Full-day Shandoor Pass excursion from Phandar — the world's highest polo ground at 3,734m
- Yasin Valley with its ancient fort and traditional Khowar culture
- Gahkuch Fort and ancient Buddha rock carvings on the Ghizer valley road
- Breakfast at Naran both on the way in and on the return
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hotels:
Destination Hotel Gilgit
Deluxe StayGilgit City, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.5(0)
Rs 17,000/night
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Midnight departure from Islamabad through Hazara and the Kaghan Valley. Breakfast near Naran, then a climb to Lulusar Lake and Babusar Pass at 4,173m before descending to the Indus. A brief stop near Chillas for lunch, then the final run along the Karakoram Highway into Gilgit city before sunset.
Islamabad
Departure 12:30 am
Naran
Breakfast 06:30 am
Lulusar Lake & Babusar Pass
Short stop 10:00 am
Chillas
Lunch 02:00 pm
Gilgit
Arrival 05:00 pm
Dumaani Inn, Gilgit
Dinner & check-in 09:00 pm
~17 hrs (Islamabad–Gilgit via Babusar)Overnight: Gilgit
Coyote Den
Deluxe StayIshkoman Valley, Ghizer, GB
4.7(0)
Rs 8,000/night
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After breakfast in Gilgit, head north-west into Ishkoman — a side valley even less visited than Yasin. A short stop at the graceful Ishkoman Bridge before arriving at Baam e Dunya, the most atmospheric guesthouse in the valley. The afternoon is spent at the trout fish farm built into the hillside and wandering through the royal gardens. Dinner and overnight at Baam e Dunya.
Gilgit
Breakfast 09:00 am
Gilgit
Departure 10:00 am
Ishkoman Bridge
Short stop 12:30 pm
Baam e Dunya, Ishkoman
Lunch & check-in 02:00 pm
Trout Fish Farm
Visit 03:30 pm
Royal Gardens, Ishkoman
Walk
Baam e Dunya, Ishkoman
Dinner & overnight 09:00 pm
~2.5 hrs (Gilgit–Ishkoman)Overnight: Ishkoman
Fort Hotel Yasin
Deluxe StayYasin Valley, Ghizer, GB
4.6(0)
Rs 12,000/night
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Depart Ishkoman and rejoin the Ghizer valley road, heading west toward Gupis. Lunch in Gupis, then a stop at the beautiful Khalti Lake just outside the village — a serene turquoise lake with a pebbly shore and perfect reflections on calm mornings. Continue into Yasin Valley for the evening, checking in at Fort Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Baam e Dunya, Ishkoman
Breakfast 08:00 am
Ishkoman
Departure 09:00 am
Gupis
Lunch 01:00 pm
Khalti Lake
Visit 02:30 pm
Gupis Village
Walk 03:30 pm
Yasin Valley
Visit 05:00 pm
Fort Hotel, Yasin
Dinner & check-in 09:00 pm
~4 hrs (Ishkoman–Gupis–Yasin)Overnight: Yasin
The Rover by Roomy
Deluxe StayPhander Valley, Ghizer, GB
4.7(0)
Rs 14,000/night
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An early start from Yasin to reach Phandar before mid-morning — then straight out on the all-day Shandoor excursion. The pass at 3,734m is the highest polo ground in the world: a wide plateau with a glacial lake and views of the Hindu Raj and Hindukush. Return to Phandar for dinner and overnight at Sada Bahar Resort on the lakeshore.
Fort Hotel, Yasin
Breakfast 06:30 am
Yasin
Departure 07:30 am
Phandar
Arrival 10:30 am
Shandoor Pass
Excursion departs 11:30 am
Shandoor Top & Lake
Visit — 3,734m
Phandar
Return 06:00 pm
Sada Bahar Resort, Phandar
Dinner & overnight 09:00 pm
~5 hrs (Yasin–Phandar) + ~3 hrs return excursion to ShandoorOvernight: Phandar
Destination Hotel Gilgit
Deluxe StayGilgit City, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.5(0)
Rs 17,000/night
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After breakfast at the lakeshore, begin the drive back east through the Ghizer valley. Stop in Gahkuch for lunch and a visit to the fort that once guarded this stretch of the valley. Arrive in Gilgit by late afternoon and check back in at Dumaani Inn for a final evening in the city — a chance to explore the bazaar and visit the Nili Market before dinner.
Sada Bahar Resort, Phandar
Breakfast 09:00 am
Phandar
Departure 10:00 am
Gahkuch
Lunch 02:00 pm
Gilgit
Arrival 05:30 pm
Dumaani Inn, Gilgit
Dinner & overnight 09:00 pm
~5 hrs (Phandar–Gilgit via Gahkuch)Overnight: Gilgit
Early breakfast and departure at 7am for the long return to Islamabad via Babusar Pass. Brief stop at Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top before descending into Kaghan, with lunch at Naran and a relaxed final drive back to the city, arriving late at night.
Gilgit
Breakfast 06:00 am
Gilgit
Departure 07:00 am
Babusar Pass & Lulusar
Short stop
Naran
Lunch 04:00 pm
Islamabad
Arrival 11:30 pm
~16 hrs (Gilgit–Islamabad via Babusar)Overnight: Home (Islamabad / Lahore)
What's Included
Included
- 5 nights accommodation (Gilgit x2 + Ishkoman x1 + Yasin x1 + Phandar x1, per selected tier)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Islamabad–Gilgit–Ghizer–Islamabad transport via Naran & Babusar Pass
- All toll taxes and driver expenses
Not Included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Airfare for Karachi departures (booked separately)
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
Know Before You Go
- •Best season: May–October; Babusar Pass (4,173m) may be closed by snow outside this window
- •Carry sufficient cash from Islamabad — limited ATMs beyond Gilgit city
- •Shandoor Pass excursion reaches 3,734m — take it slowly on that day
- •Mobile coverage is limited throughout the Ghizer valley — inform family before departure
- •Comfortable trekking shoes recommended for Shandoor and valley walks
FromRs 131,000per person
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