# Skardu & Deosai Plateau Safari

Source: https://hunzatour.com/tours/skardu-deosai-safari/
Operator: HunzaTour, Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Skardu’s lakes and desert, then a night camping on the Deosai plateau.

## Quick facts
- Duration: 9 days
- Style: Landscape & safari
- Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- Group size: 2–8 guests
- Best seasons: Summer
- Starts in: Skardu
- Places visited: Deosai National Park, Skardu & Shigar
- Price: from US$1,990 per person (indicative; written quote before payment)

## Overview
A summer journey through Baltistan: the Katpana desert, Shigar Fort, lakes and the high Deosai plateau with a night of camping at over 4,000 metres.

## Highlights
- Katpana cold desert
- Shigar Fort
- Sheosar Lake
- Camping on Deosai

## Day-by-day itinerary
### Day 1: Arrive in Skardu
Transfer to your hotel and rest to acclimatise. Evening walk by the Indus.
Overnight: Skardu. Meals: D.

### Day 2: Lakes of Skardu
Visit Upper Kachura, Lower Kachura and Shangrila lakes and the Katpana desert at sunset.
Overnight: Skardu. Meals: B, D.

### Day 3: Shigar and Khaplu
Drive up the Shigar valley to the fort, then continue to Khaplu Palace.
Overnight: Khaplu. Meals: B, D. Travel: 3 h.

### Day 4: Khaplu and Hushe
Explore the valley and the Chaqchan Mosque, with views toward Masherbrum.
Overnight: Khaplu. Meals: B, D.

### Day 5: Back to Skardu
Return through the Indus valley with a stop at Manthokha waterfall.
Overnight: Skardu. Meals: B, D. Travel: 4 h.

### Day 6: Into Deosai
Climb to the plateau by jeep and visit Sheosar Lake. Camp under the stars.
Overnight: Camp. Meals: B, L, D. Travel: 3 h.

### Day 7: Deosai wildlife
Morning wildlife watching, then drive down to Astore.
Overnight: Astore. Meals: B, L, D. Travel: 5 h.

### Day 8: To Chilas
Follow the road down to the Karakoram Highway.
Overnight: Chilas. Meals: B, D. Travel: 5 h.

### Day 9: To Gilgit or Islamabad
Continue to your onward destination.
Overnight: –. Meals: B.

## Included
- Private vehicle with experienced driver
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast and dinner daily (lunch on trek days)
- English-speaking local guide
- Entry fees and permits listed in the itinerary
- Airport / hotel transfers

## Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Lunches in towns (unless listed)
- Personal expenses, tips and drinks
- Anything not listed under Included

## Frequently asked questions
**When is Deosai open?**
Typically July to early September, depending on snowfall.

**Is camping included?**
Yes, tents, sleeping mats and meals are provided.

Contact: hunzaexplorers@gmail.com · +92 321 4364658 · WhatsApp +923214364658
Address: Karimabad, Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
HunzaTour is a project of Hunza Explorers (https://hunzaexplorers.com).