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Skardu, Shigar Palace & Deosai Safari
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Tour & Safari Max Altitude: 4,114m at Deosai June to September

Skardu, Shigar Palace & Deosai Safari

Duration 9 Days
Difficulty Easy Heritage & Safari
Group Size 6 to 12 Members
Meeting Point Islamabad / Skardu
Starting Price
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Direct Askole supply chain. No middle agency markups.

Expedition Overview & Route Character

A journey through royal Tibetan-Balti heritage and alpine wilderness. Stay at the restored Serena Shigar Fort, explore the high sand dunes of Sarfaranga Desert, and venture onto the vast flower-carpeted plateau of Deosai National Park to Sheosar Lake.

High Altitude & Technical Specifications

Maximum Altitude: 4,114m at Deosai
Total Expedition Days: 9 Days

Day-by-Day Expedition Schedule

Detailed stages from Islamabad briefing to the high camps and return.

Welcome reception and hotel check-in.

Mountain flight to Skardu, visit Lower Kachura Shangrila Lake.

Walk around turquoise Upper Kachura and explore the dunes of the cold desert.

Drive to Shigar Valley, tour the restored Raja Palace and historic Amburiq Mosque.

Day visit to Khaplu, exploring the royal residence and 700-year-old wooden mosque.

Full-day safari across the Land of Giants to crystalline Sheosar Lake with Nanga Parbat views.

Ancient 8th-century Buddhist carvings and cliffside fortress overlooking Indus River.

Morning return flight and city leisure.

Airport transfer for return flight.

Recommended Equipment & Packing List

Essential high altitude gear for Karakoram conditions. Porters carry your main duffel bag up to 20kg.

Detailed gear recommendations are provided upon booking confirmation.

What Is Included

  • All ground logistics, licensed Askole guides, full camping setup, and meals.

What Is Excluded

  • International flights, visa fees, personal insurance, and personal climbing kit.

Geographical Location & Route Map

Trailhead & Key Waypoints: Islamabad, Skardu, Shigar Valley, Khaplu Palace, Deosai Plains, Sheosar Lake

Central Karakoram Route Gateway

All expeditions depart from Skardu and proceed through Shigar Valley to the Askole village trailhead before traversing the Baltoro Glacier.

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Reserve Your 2026 Slot

High altitude permits and domestic flight reservations are secured months in advance. Contact our Skardu expedition director to confirm your departure window.

Askole Village Native Porters: Fairly paid, insured, and provided with full mountain bivouac gear.
Safety & Acclimatization: Pulse oximeters, satellite communication, and scheduled rest days.
Skardu Head Office: 24/7 ground monitoring from airport pickup to final debrief.
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