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Skardu & Shigar — Winter
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4 daysUp to 20 peopleUrdu, EnglishCustom datesReserve now, pay later
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Overview
Skardu in winter is a different world — snow-dusted peaks reflected in still turquoise lakes, empty forts draped in frost, and a silence so complete it feels sacred. This four-day flight escape keeps it intimate: Upper Kachura Lake boating on arrival, two full days around Shigar Fort, Blind Lake and the dramatic Manthoka Waterfall, and a sunset over the Shigar Desert to close each evening.
Highlights
- Upper Kachura Lake boating on arrival day
- Shigar Fort & Blind Lake — Skardu's most photogenic winter spots
- Amburiq Mosque & Manthoka Waterfall in the quiet off-season
- Shigar Desert sunsets with motor-gliding and quad biking
- Fly both ways — Islamabad–Skardu return
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Hotels:
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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Fly in to Skardu on a crisp winter morning and head to Upper Kachura Lake for boating on the mirror-still water. Lunch at Shangrila Resort, then check in to Serena Shigar Fort or Himmel Resort before the short winter day ends.
Islamabad International Airport
10:00 am departure → 11:00 am arrival Skardu
Skardu Airport
Arrival, transfer begins
Upper Kachura Lake
Boating 12:00 pm
Shangrila Resort
Lunch 01:30 pm
Shigar / Skardu
Check-in 03:30 pm
~1 hr flight + 1 hr drive to ShigarOvernight: Shigar / Skardu
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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A full day in the Shigar valley. Begin at Shigar Fort — one of Pakistan's finest restored heritage properties — then head to the hidden Blind Lake for a peaceful winter walk. The evening belongs to the Shigar Desert at golden hour with optional activities.
Shigar Fort
Visit 10:00 am
Blind Lake
Visit 01:00 pm
Khoj Resort Shigar
Lunch 02:00 pm
Shigar Desert
Sunset 04:00 pm — motor-gliding, quad bike & jeep safari at own expense
~30 min (local Shigar valley)Overnight: Shigar / Skardu
Zhule by Roomy
Deluxe StaySkardu, Gilgit-Baltistan
4.6(0)
Rs 16,000/night
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Morning at the ancient Amburiq Mosque, then a drive to Manthoka Waterfall — an 80m cascade that even in winter keeps its dramatic presence. Return to the Shigar Desert for a final golden-hour walk before dinner.
Amburiq Mosque
Visit 09:00 am
Manthoka Waterfall
Visit 11:30 am
Manthoka
Lunch 01:30 pm
Shigar Desert
Sunset walk 05:00 pm
~2.5 hrs round trip to ManthokaOvernight: Shigar / Skardu
Last breakfast at Shigar before heading to Skardu Airport for the morning flight back. Arrive in Islamabad or Lahore by early afternoon.
Skardu Airport
Departure 12:00 pm
Islamabad International Airport
Arrival 01:15 pm, drop-off
~1 hr flightOvernight: Home
What's Included
Included
- 3 nights hotel accommodation (per selected tier)
- Daily breakfast
- Return flights Islamabad–Skardu–Islamabad
- All ground transport in air-conditioned vehicle
- All tolls and fuel
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner
- Entry tickets
- Shigar Desert activities (own expense)
- Personal travel insurance
- Camera/drone permits
- Tips for guide and driver
Know Before You Go
- •Best season: November–February for winter; shoulder season March–May also beautiful
- •Skardu flights are weather-dependent — extra flexibility recommended in winter
- •Deosai road is closed in winter — this itinerary avoids Deosai deliberately
- •Carry warm layers — Skardu nights drop below 0 °C in winter
- •ATMs limited in Shigar — carry cash from Skardu
FromRs 149,000per person
2 guests · 1 room
