Skardu & Hunza Valley tour (Winter Special)

Skardu & Hunza Valley (Winter Special)

Description :

Skardu, the mountaineers’ paradise in Pakistan, is located at the confluence of the Indus and Shigar Rivers in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is a major tourist destination for trekkers, hikers, climbers, and nature lovers, owing to its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Skardu is also home to the famous Shigar Fort, a 17th-century palace and fortress. From the coldest deserts to snowcapped peaks, explore the unfathomable beauty of Skardu with Hodophile Adventures. Moreover, Skardu is surrounded by the mighty Karakoram Mountains and is the gateway to the magnificent Deosai Plains. The region hosts some of the world’s highest peaks, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Gasherbrum.

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Itinerary
Booking Process
Refund Policy
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Package Price Starting From PKR = 32,999/- Per Person

Package Details:

Rate Mentioned: Per Person
Air Ticket: Not Included
Hotel Choice: Standard
Stay: 08 Days & 07 Nights

Package Includes:

• Half-Board Meals (Breakfast, Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary)
• Hotel Accommodations on a Quad/4ppl sharing basis
• (2Bed + 2Mattress if 4/3 bed room isn’t available)
• Jeeps for Shogran day excursion trip
• Luxury Transport (Grand Cabin and Coaster)
• Services of a Guide
• Basic first aid kit
• All Toll &Taxes

Package Not Includes:

• Porters (for carrying personal equipment of participant)
• Extra expenses due to landslidesroad blocks
• Tea, Mineral water and Cold drinks expense
• Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and political reasons etc.
• Any item not mentioned above >Medication, evacuation and rescue etc.
• Emergencies Personal insurances of clients, beverages or other expenses
  of personal nature.

Recommended Gear

• Trekking boots/joggers/Comfortable Shoes/Slippers
• Back Pack
• Thermal (both upper and lower)
• Waterproof lower and Jacket
• Fleece/Sweaters
• T-shirts for day trekking
• Socks, preferably woolen (4 to 6pairs)
• Water bottle
• Gloves (highly recommended)
• Beanie (highly recommended)
• Muffler (highly recommended)
• Sun Block and Sun glasses
• Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste & tooth brush and other necessities
• Medicine which you need during travelling

Important note for every group members:

• Separate Room for twin sharing will allotted to married couples only but will be charge
  extra as mentioned above.
•  DUE TO UNAVOIDABLE CONDITIONS (Unexpected Landslides / Rain / Closure of Route &
  Roads / Shortage of Petrol in Skardu) THE ITINERARY CAN BE CHANGE AT ANY TIME IN
  THE TOUR.
• In case of any Change in tour plan (due to unavoidable Conditions as mention above,
  result in the change of cost and the extra amount will be paid by the guest on sharing
  basis.
• Team Hodophile adventures not responsible for Train Bogies or Coaches condition,
  also not responsible for late timing arrival or departure as its beyond of our control…
• Don’t pollute the environment, you will be charged for it.
• Please ensure following the team leader’s instructions.
• Be thoughtful of not failing any ethical integrity.
• Make sure you travel like a family and make all its members safe and connected to each
  other while respecting the locals.

Most important note

On adventure trek of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors
beyond the control of organizers can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely
that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the Leader and
Guide will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the wholegroup.

Terms & conditions

Our Terms & Conditions are strictly followed and applied. We encourage you to read and agree
with them carefully before booking a trip with us

• Minimum number to carry out a trip is 10, in case a trip is called off by HODOPHILE ADVENTURES
  due to low registration the members who have paid will be entitled to a 100% refund or transfer
  amount to the next upcoming trip.
• We will avoid using meal provided in train or at the platforms as it is un-healthy.
• Every member must keep his/her original CNIC.
• Member should have to report 30 mints before departure time.
• Only 10 Kg Cargo bags are allowed & every member is responsible for his/her own baggage, and
  has to carry its own luggage.
• Member must behave ethically with his/her fellow group members; Otherwise HODOPHILE
  ADVENTURES can cancel his/her membership at any time.
• HODOPHILE ADVENTURES is not responsible for personal injuries and accidents, (first aid will be
  given).
• HODOPHILE ADVENTURES is not responsible for loss of any kind of valuable item.
• No refunds will be made in case of cancellation of booking before ONE WEEK of departure date.
• No refunds shall be made in case of a natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance beyond
  human control including but not limited to rains, storms, land sliding, accident, flat tires, engine
  failure or other vehicle mal-function etc.,
• HODOPHILE ADVENTURES can cancel booking at any time.
• HODOPHILE ADVENTURES can change terms and conditions at any time.
• Personal weapons are strictly not allowed.
• Separate rooms for couples, but will be charged accordingly.
• No drugs or alcohol will be entertained, members should avoid from all sort of illegal and
  unethical stuff.
• Sight tickets for forts are not included in the package.

UNDERTAKING BY GUEST

I understand that the adventure/outdoor activities carry a potential risk of personal injury. I
further undertake that neither I nor my heirs or legal representatives shall raise any
compensation from the management or operational staff or any Team Member of HODOPHILE
ADVENTURES.

Itinerary

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎 (Departure from Lahore at 09:30PM)

Departure from Lahore at 09:30PM and travel via motorway
Lahore: PSO Pump near Metro Cash and Carry, Thokar Niaz Baig

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 (Pickup Participants from Islamabad)

Pick Islamabad members at 3:00AM Islamabad: New Daewoo Terminal Near NUST EME.
-Breakfast on the way
-Arrival in Chilas at 5:00 pm and transfer to hotel
-Dinner 8:00 pm
-Overnight stay in Chilas

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 (Departure From Chilas)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Departure from Chilas at 9:00 am (Sharp)
-Short stay in Nanga Parbat View Point, Mountain Junction Point
-Short stay at Astak Nala
-Dinner on the way
-Arrival in Skardu late 11:00 pm (Long Day)
-Overnight stay in a hotel in Skardu

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 (Departure for Shigar Valley)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Departure for Shigar Valley at 9:00 am
-Visit Shigar Cold Desert and Blind Lake (Distant View)
-Visit Shigar Valley and Shigar Fort
-Visit Manthoka Waterfall
-Drive back to Skardu till evening
-Dinner 8:00 pm
-Overnight stay in a hotel in Skardu

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒 (Departure for Basho Valley)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Transfer to 4×4 jeeps and departure for Basho Valley
-Skardu- Basho Valley – Sultanabad Basho
-Short Stay at Basho Suspension Bridge.
-Sightseeing at Basho Waterfall
-Move Towards Sultanabad Basho
-Reach Sultanabad Visit Basho River, Camel Rock and Basho Forest-
-Dinner 8:00 pm
-Overnight stay in Hotel

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 (Departure for Hunza)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Visit Shangrila Lake (Lower Kachura) and Upper Kachura Lake
-Customers can enjoy boating in majestic Upper Kachura
-Departure for Hunza (Long day again)
-Arrival in Hunza late and transferred to the hotel
-Overnight stay in Hunza, Karimabad

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔 (Departure for Khunjerab Pass)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Departure for Khunjerab 9:00 am
-Whole day trip to visit Ataabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu, Hussaini Bridge, Sost and Khunjerab Pass Pak China Border
-Dinner 8:00 pm
-Free time to visit Karimabad Bazar
-Overnight stay in Hunza, Karimabad

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟕 (Departure for Besham)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Visit Altit fort, Baltit Fort, and Royal Garden of Hunza Valley
-Departure for Besham at 10:00 am
-Arrival in Besham at 8:00 pm
-Overnight stay in Besham

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟖 (Departure for Islamabad)

-Breakfast 8:00 am
-Departure for Islamabad at 9:00 am
-Travel via Besham
-Lunch cm dinner
-Arrival in Islamabad at 8:00 pm
-Arrival in Lahore at 1:00 am
-End of services
(+- 2/3 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛)
𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 / 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 :
Travel: Via Motorway
Lahore: PSO Pump near Metro Cash and Carry, Thokar Niaz Baig

Booking Process

Reserve Seat:

50% advance per seat 7 days before tour date except train/Air Fare.
*𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭/ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Booking Confirm:
Confirmation will only be considered after submitting screen shot of bank transfer receipt of advance payment.
Remaining payment 3 days before departure from KHI OR on departure day in ISB.

𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 & 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:
• Below 3 Years: Free of cost, no seat will be given (sitting with parent’s lap)
• 3 to 7 Years:     50% will be charged, given Folding/Jumper seat
• Above 7 Years: 100% Will be charged

Refund Policy

Refund Policy:

• 50% Refund if Cancellation 7 Days Before the Event
• 30% Refund if Cancellation 3 Days Before the Event
• 0% Refund if Cancellation Less than 5 Days Before Event