Skardu Valley And Shigar Valley 10 Days (Winter Escape)
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.
Package Price Starting From PKR = 28,999/- Per Person
MONETARY DETAILS:
Rs. 28,999/- (without 2 night stays in Islamabad)
Rs. 31,999/- (with 2 night stay in Islamabad for Karachi members excluding tickets)
For COUPLES:
**Couple requiring twin sharing will be charged PKR 1,500/Night Extra, Per Person.
Total extra charges for couple/twin sharing are as under:
Rs. 10,500/- (Including 2-night stays in ISB) PER PERSON
Rs. 9,000/- (Excluding 2-night Stays in ISB)
ADDONS / TICKETS COST:
MODE OF TRAVEL FROM (KHI-ISB-KHI) with RETURN TICKETS:
As per your own choice and will be added in your package as mentioned below:
• Rs. 8,000-9,000 Economy Class of any good Train (With Return Tickets)
• Rs. 1,8000-19,000 By Road (BUSINESS CLASS) Faisal Mover | Kainat | Daewoo
• Rs. 1,5000-16,000 By Road (EXECUTIVE CLASS) Faisal Mover | Kainat | Daewoo
• Rs. 18,900-20,000 Business Class Train (Return Tickets)
By Air tickets can also be arranged as per your dates
AIR TICKETS OPTION IS ALSO AVAILABLE UOPN REQUEST, CHARGES AS PER CURRENT FARE
NOTE:
Reached hotel via own (Uber/Careem or any transport)
Mode of Travel from KHI-ISB-KHI via Train / Bus / Air will be charged as per current fare.
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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 landslides\road 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.
DAY 1 FRIDAY (DEPARTURE FROM KARACHI)
Departure From Karachi via Bus OR Train
• Meals in Bus/Train aren’t included in our package
DAY 2 SATURDAY (ARRIVAL IN ISLAMABAD)
• Reach Rawalpindi/Islamabad
• Travel to hotel by own conveyance (Uber/Careem) OR any private transport ** Pick-up facility is also available on Request (Charges applied) • Check in hotel and free time.
• Dinner and Night stay in Rawalpindi/Islamabad
**Dinner time will be 09:30-10:00 PM. After/Before this time will not be served
DAY 3 SUNDAY (DEPARTURE FOR CHILAS)
•Early morning Wakeup call
•Departure for Chilas 3:30AM travel via Besham (Long Travel 470KM, approx. 9-10hrs)
•Breakfast at Besham
•Shortstop at Sumer Nala
•Late evening arrival in Chilas & Gilgit
•Dinner & Night Stay in Chilas OR Gilgit
DAY 4 MONDAY (DEPARTURE FOR SKARDU VALLEY)
•Early morning Breakfast call
•Departure for Skardu Valley
•Shortstop at 3 Great Mighty Mountains Junctions Point
•Shortstop at
•Arrival at Skardu
•Explore Lower Kachura Lake (Shangrila Resort)
•Dinner and Night Stay in Skardu Valley
DAY 5 TUESDAY (SHIGAR VALLEY, COLD DESERT, & MANTHOKA WATERFALL)
•Early morning Breakfast call
•Explore Manthoka Waterfall
•Departure for Shigar Valley
•Visit Shigar Fort
•Explore Sarfranga Cold Desert
•Drive back to hotel
•Dinner and Night Stay in Skardu Valley
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY (BASHU & UPPER KACHURA LAKE)
•Early morning Breakfast call
•Departure for Bashu Valley via (4×4 Prado)
•Explore most dangerous Bashu Valley
•Explore Upper Kachura Lake
•Drive back to hotel
•Dinner and night stay in Skardu Valley
DAY 7 THURSDAY (DEPARTURE FOR NARAN, CHILAS & BESHAM)
•Early Breakfast call
•Departure for Naran OR Chilas (Long Travel)
•Short stop on the way
•Arrival in Besham
•Dinner and night stay
DAY 8 FRIDAY (DEPARTURE FOR RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD)
• Early Breakfast call
• Departure for Khanpur Dam (Travel 197KM, approx. 3-4hrs)
• Departure for Rawalpindi/Islamabad
• Arrival in Rawalpindi/Islamabad and have the last dinner of event
TOUR WILL END FOR ISLAMABAD MEMBER
• Travel to Hotel & check-in (Only for Karachi’s members)
• Dinner and night stay
DAY 9 SATURDAY (DEPARTURE FOR KARACHI)
• Check-out from Hotel
• Travel to Bus/Railway Station via own conveyance
Drop facility is also available on Request (Charges applied)
• Departure for Karachi
(Breakfast) for Karachi’s participants
DAY 10 SUNDAY ARRIVAL IN KARACHI
Arrival in Karachi
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:
• 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