Pakistan tour from IslamabadAt a glance
Skardu Tour: key facts
- Duration
- 5 days by road; 3–5 days with flights
- Departure
- Islamabad or Rawalpindi
- By air
- About 1h10m on PIA or Airblue; weather-dependent
- Bookme.pk: Islamabad to Skardu flights (checked 13 Sep 2026): Bookme.pk: Islamabad to Skardu flights (checked 13 Sep 2026)
- By road
- 630–700 km, about 16–22 hours by coach, usually split over 2 days
- PKBuses: Islamabad/Rawalpindi to Skardu bus route (checked 13 Sep 2026): PKBuses: Islamabad/Rawalpindi to Skardu bus route (checked 13 Sep 2026)
- Best season
- May–October; Deosai is usually reachable only in summer
- Adviser confirms for your case
Highlights
- Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake
- Upper Kachura Lake
- Shigar Fort
- Katpana cold desert at sunset
- Satpara Lake
- Deosai Plains (summer)
Day by day
Skardu Tour itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Islamabad → Chilas
Drive on the motorway and Karakoram Highway with a night stop on the way.
- 2
Day 2
Chilas → Skardu
Scenic Skardu road along the Indus; arrive in the evening.
- 3
Day 3
Kachura lakes & Shigar
Shangrila, Upper Kachura Lake and Shigar Fort.
- 4
Day 4
Katpana desert, Satpara & Deosai
Cold desert, Satpara Lake and a jeep trip to Deosai in season.
- 5
Day 5
Return
Drive back towards Islamabad, or fly if you chose the air package.
Sample plan. Deosai access, flights and roads depend on season and weather.
Price
Price & what's included
Prices depend on dates and availability, so we confirm today's price on WhatsApp.
Included
- Private transport (jeeps where needed)
- Hotel stays
- Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing plan
Not included
- Air tickets unless you choose the air package
- Park entry and jeep fees
- Lunch and dinner unless stated
Documents
Documents for the Skardu Tour
Travel documents
3 documentsOriginal CNIC for every adult
Also needed for domestic flights.
Adviser confirms for your case
B-form or juvenile card for children
Adviser confirms for your case
Foreign guests
Passport with a valid Pakistani visa
Adviser confirms for your case
FAQs
Skardu Tour: FAQs
How much is a Skardu tour package?
Our 5-day road package is quoted per person for groups of 4 or more. Air packages cost more because of airfare.
Is it better to go to Skardu by road or by air?
Flights take about 1 hour 10 minutes but are often delayed or cancelled by mountain weather. The road takes around 16–22 hours by coach but is more predictable.
When is Deosai open?
Deosai is usually reachable only in summer; snow closes it for much of the year. We check conditions before planning.
What documents do I need?
Original CNIC for adults (also needed for domestic flights) and a B-form or juvenile card for children.
What is the best time to visit Skardu?
May to October, with autumn colours around October.
Can you book Skardu flights?
Yes. We quote Islamabad–Skardu flights on WhatsApp and plan a road backup.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 14 September 2026. Sources, 2 reference. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- Bookme.pk: Islamabad to Skardu flights (checked 13 Sep 2026)Referencebookme.pk
- PKBuses: Islamabad/Rawalpindi to Skardu bus route (checked 13 Sep 2026)Referencepkbuses.com
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
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