Autumn Skardu,Shigar,Kachura & Chunda Valley

The dense green jungle surrounds this beautiful valley and the huge mountains of the Himalayas. The tranquility of this place will provide you with an extraordinary experience of peace and solace. You can enjoy boating, rafting and clear freshwater here. In addition, you can also enjoy delicious trout during your stay in Lake Kachura.

The ideal time of year to visit Skardu is during the fall since many of the destinations there showcase the bold and vibrant hues of autumn. This enhances tourist satisfaction by allowing them to admire some of the charming and brilliant shades of the autumn season exhibiting magnificent elegance.

DAY 1

• Pick up Guests from Given location at Islamabad
• Departure from Islamabad to Chilas early morning.
• 9 hr 24 min (469.7 km) via Hazara Motorway/M-15 and N-35
• En-route via Hazara Expressway 
• Short stay at Besham 
• The Karakoram Highway (often abbreviated to KKH and sometimes transliterated as Karakorum) runs between Western China and Pakistan (through disputed Kashmir). It is one of the very few routes that cross the Himalayas and the most westerly of them. Following the KKH is considered to be one of the classic journeys of the travel world, it is also the highest international road in the World.
• The proposed Diamer-Bhasha dam, 320 kilometers from the border with China in the north, was an obvious choice, because all provincial governments agreed to its location. At 272 meters high, it would be the highest roller compacted concrete dam in the world, and would provide power generation, water storage and flood control.
• Short stay at Samar Nala 
• Reach Chilas 
• Check in hotel at Chilas
• Night stay at Chilas

DAY 2

• Breakfast at hotel
• You can have a beautiful view of Nanga Parbat from Jaglot. When the sun’s rays fall on the bare mountain, the snow-white mountains turn into golden colors.
• Departure from Jaglot to Skardu
• 3 hr 24 min (177.2 km) via JSR
• The Place where the Himalayas, the Karakorams and the Hindu Kush Meet .This point is located where the mighty Indus meets the Gilgit River in Gilgit Baltistan as the region is now called. This place is considered the meeting of the three mightiest Mountain Ranges in the World, the Himalaya which is home to 9 of the 10 highest Peaks in the World including the highest one Mt. Everest, the jagged Karakorams which is home to the K2 and the third one coming from the North West, the Hindu Kush which is come to the Tirich Mir which at 7708m is the highest Peak outside of the Himalayas-Karakoram Mountain System.
• Short stay at Astak Nala for refreshment
• Reach Kachura Valley
• Visit Upper Kachura Lake & Shangri-la Resort Kachura
• Autumn (September to October) offers spectacular color changes, when the leaves of the trees are ablaze with color and Shangri-La is at its most enchanting. It is mild in summer in Shangri-La, even on the warmest day, and bitterly cold in Shangri-La’s long winter.
• Visit Shangri-La Resort
• Visit Heart-Shaped Kachura Lake which is surrounded by fruit laden orchards and flower filled gardens.
• The beauty of the Upper Kachura Lake is almost untampered and mostly unexplored by travelers, due to lack of infrastructure owing to its rough terrain The area has a rich floraof the Western Himalayan subalpine conifer forests ecoregion, and also known for its wild .Upper Kachura Lake include hiking, trout fishing, and Himalaya mountaineering.
• Drive towards Skardu City.
• Reach hotel

• Night stay at Skardu

DAY 3

• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure from Skardu to Manthokha 
• Manthokha Waterfall is a breathtaking natural attraction situated in Kharmang Valley, in the Gilgit–Baltistanregion of Pakistan. Just about 78 km southeast from the town of Skardu, the waterfall provides an enticing retreat for nature enthusiasts and tourists. Manthokha Waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in Pakistan, cascading down from a height of approximately 180 feet (or around 55 meters). The sight of crystal-clear water plunging down a rugged cliff and pooling below is truly mesmerizing. The region surrounding the waterfall is equally enchanting with lush green fields, towering mountains, and diverse vegetation. The area is tranquil and offers visitors an opportunity to relax amid serene and scenic beauty.
• Back to Shigar 
• A beautiful view of Shigar Valley during Autumn. Autumn is picturesque with all the colors of fall and crisp orange leaves lining your path everywhere.
• Visit Sarfaranga Cold Desert
• But the hidden glory of the desert unveiled itself as the sun set, its beams sparkling against the silver sand. As it grew dark, the sky was encrusted with thick clusters of stars. These tiny specks of light, I feel, have a secret love affair with the mountains. The two, teasing each other, deceive you with their proximity, when in reality, their reunion is an impossible tale.
• Back to Skardu

• Night stay at Skardu

DAY 4

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Departure from Skardu to Deosai 
• The Deosai Plain is located near the Karakoram Mountains and west of the Himalayas. The area is famous for being covered with snow for about 8 months, but more particularly the reflection in this snowy climate in autumn. Another interesting feature of Deosai Plains is Sheosar Lake, which is one of the highest lakes in the world.
• Back to Skardu
• Short stay at Sadpara Lake
• Sit on the shore of the beautiful lake and enjoy trout fish with hot tea
• Night stay at Skardu

DAY 5

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Departure from Skardu to Chilas visiting Chunda Valley
• Will leave for Chila from Skardu via JSR with beautiful memories. We hope your trip adds to the most beautiful memories of a lifetime.
• Short stay at Astak Nala
• Travelling vis JSR
• Reach Naran late evening.
• Night stay at Naran

DAY 6

• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure from Chilas to Islamabad
• Short stay at Besham for lunch
• Reach Islamabad 

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– MEALS

– PHOTOGRAPHY

– SIGHTSEEING

– FIRST AID BOX