6 Days Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package

Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package Overview

Our Skardu Basho Valley tour package is a professionally
managed six-day journey through some of the most impressive mountain,
desert, lake and valley landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan. The itinerary
combines Skardu’s famous attractions with a rugged jeep expedition into
Basho Valley and Sultanabad Meadows.

This 6 days Skardu tour includes Shangrila Resort,
Upper Kachura Lake, the Nanga Parbat viewpoint, the Three Mountains
Junction, Shigar Valley, Shigar Fort, Sarfaranga Cold Desert,
Manthokha Waterfall and Basho Valley.

The Skardu Basho Valley tour package is suitable for
families, couples, friends, students, private groups and solo travellers.
It combines comfortable transport and hotel accommodation with sightseeing,
photography, scenic road journeys and an adventurous 4×4 jeep experience.

STEP Travel & Tours manages air-conditioned transport, five nights of
accommodation, scheduled meals, basic group pictures and complete tour
coordination. The team also arranges the required Basho Valley jeeps,
although jeep fares are paid separately by participants.

Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package Highlights

• Explore the beautiful landscapes of Skardu Valley
• Visit Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake
• Visit the peaceful Upper Kachura Lake
• Stop at the Nanga Parbat viewpoint
• Visit the Three Mountains Junction viewpoint
• Explore the historic Shigar Valley
• Visit Shigar Fort
• Experience the Sarfaranga Cold Desert
• Visit the dramatic Manthokha Waterfall
• Enjoy a 4×4 jeep expedition into Basho Valley
• Explore Sultanabad Meadows when accessible
• See mountain rivers, pine forests and remote landscapes
• Travel in an air-conditioned saloon coaster or grand cabin
• Stay for five nights in standard hotels or guesthouses
• Enjoy scheduled breakfasts and dinners
• Receive assistance from a professional tour coordinator
• Capture memorable basic group photographs

Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package Departure Schedule

Departure from Lahore

Departure days: Every Monday and Friday night
Pickup point: Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
Departure time: Approximately 10:00 PM

Pickup for Faisalabad Participants

Faisalabad participants can join the tour from the motorway. The final
motorway pickup point and estimated time are shared with confirmed
participants before departure.

Pickup from Islamabad

Pickup days: Every Tuesday and Saturday morning
Pickup point: Daewoo Terminal, 26 Number, Islamabad
Pickup time: Approximately 5:00–6:00 AM

Tour duration: 6 days and 5 nights
Operating schedule: Throughout the year with seasonal alternatives
Transport: Luxury air-conditioned saloon coaster or
grand cabin

Final pickup times and instructions are shared with confirmed participants
before departure. Timings can change because of traffic, weather, road
conditions, group movement and operational requirements.

Complete Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package Itinerary

Day 0: Departure for Gilgit-Baltistan

• Group gathering at Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
• Departure from Lahore at approximately 10:00 PM
• Motorway pickup for Faisalabad participants
• Overnight journey towards Islamabad and Northern Pakistan
• Refreshment and rest stops during travel

Day 1: Islamabad Pickup and Journey to Chilas or Jaglot

• Morning pickup from Islamabad
• Breakfast and continuation towards Gilgit-Baltistan
• Scenic photography and refreshment stops
• Travel towards Chilas or Jaglot
• Hotel or guesthouse check-in
• Group dinner
• Overnight stay in Chilas or Jaglot

Day 2: Nanga Parbat Viewpoint and Kachura Lakes

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Departure towards Skardu Valley
• Visit the Nanga Parbat viewpoint
• Stop at the Three Mountains Junction viewpoint
• Continue along the scenic Skardu Road
• Visit Shangrila Resort and Lower Kachura Lake
• Visit Upper Kachura Lake
• Travel towards Skardu city
• Hotel check-in
• Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu

Day 3: Shigar Valley, Cold Desert and Manthokha Waterfall

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning departure towards Shigar Valley
• Explore the Sarfaranga Cold Desert
• Visit the historic Shigar Fort
• Photography and sightseeing in Shigar Valley
• Continue towards Manthokha Waterfall
• Explore the waterfall and surrounding landscapes
• Return journey to Skardu
• Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu

The order of Shigar Valley, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Shigar Fort and
Manthokha Waterfall may be adjusted by the tour guide according to
travel time, traffic and local conditions.

Day 4: Basho Valley and Sultanabad Meadows Jeep Safari

• Early breakfast at the hotel
• Departure towards the Basho Valley jeep point
• Transfer into locally arranged 4×4 jeeps
• Off-road journey into Basho Valley
• Explore the pine forests, rivers and mountain landscapes
• Visit Sultanabad Meadows when accessible
• Photography and sightseeing time
• Return journey from Basho Valley
• Transfer back to the main tour vehicle
• Return to Skardu
• Dinner and overnight stay in Skardu

Access to Basho Valley and Sultanabad Meadows depends on weather, road
conditions, snowfall and local restrictions. When the intended route is
inaccessible, the guide changes the route and arranges suitable
alternative sightseeing where possible.

Day 5: Skardu to Chilas or Jaglot

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Hotel check-out
• Departure from Skardu
• Scenic stops along the return route
• Refreshment stop near Astak Nala where operationally suitable
• Continuation towards Chilas or Jaglot
• Hotel or guesthouse check-in
• Final group dinner
• Overnight stay

Day 6: Return to Islamabad, Faisalabad and Lahore

• Early breakfast
• Hotel or guesthouse check-out
• Departure towards Islamabad
• Scenic and refreshment stops during the journey
• Arrival in Islamabad at night
• Continuation towards Faisalabad and Lahore
• Expected arrival in Lahore late at night or after midnight

Return timings are estimates and may change because of traffic, weather,
road closures, security checks, group movement and other operational
conditions.

Year-Round Operation and Seasonal Alternatives

The Skardu Basho Valley tour package is offered
throughout the year. However, mountain routes, meadows, jeep tracks and
individual attractions can become inaccessible because of snowfall,
rainfall, road closures or local restrictions.

• Basho Valley and Sultanabad Meadows remain subject to road and
  seasonal access.
• When the Basho route is inaccessible, the guide changes the route
  and selects suitable alternative sightseeing.
• The tour guide may change the order of the itinerary to use the
  safest and most practical available route.
• Hotel locations may change between Chilas and Jaglot according to
  road conditions and accommodation availability.
• Activities such as bonfires remain subject to weather, hotel
  permission and local regulations.

The itinerary and accessible attractions may change because of weather,
road closures, local restrictions or participant safety. Suitable
alternatives will be arranged where possible.

Hotel Accommodation and Room Sharing

The package includes five nights in standard hotels or guesthouses in
Chilas or Jaglot and Skardu. Exact properties are selected according to
destination, group size, seasonal availability and operational
requirements.

• Solo package: Exactly four participants share one
  standard hotel or guesthouse room.
• Couple package: Two participants share one private
  room.
• Child package: Pricing, seating and accommodation
  arrangements are applied according to the
  
  STEP Kids Policy
  .

Meals Included in the Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package

The package includes six breakfasts and five dinners.
The menu may change according to hotel arrangements, local availability
and operational requirements.

Breakfast Menu

• Paratha
• Omelette
• Halwa
• Channay or aloo bhujia
• Tea

Dinner Menu

• Chicken karahi
• BBQ or biryani
• Roti or naan
• Raita
• Salad
• Cold drink

What Is Included in the Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package?

• Luxury air-conditioned transport
• Five nights of standard hotel or guesthouse accommodation
• Six breakfasts
• Five dinners
• Professional tour coordinator or guide
• Basic group pictures
• Bonfire on a night selected by the guide, where conditions permit
• Motorway and road toll taxes
• Basic first-aid support
• Trip coordination before and during the journey

What Is Not Included

• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Extra food and drinks
• Entry tickets for resorts, forts and attractions
• Basho Valley jeep charges
• Any additional local transport not mentioned as included
• Emergency rescue expenses
• Medical expenses
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the included services

Basho Valley Jeep Arrangements

STEP Travel & Tours arranges the local 4×4 jeeps required to explore
Basho Valley and Sultanabad Meadows.

Jeep fares are not included in the
Skardu Basho Valley tour package price. Participants
pay the charges separately according to the current local rate, route,
vehicle availability, group size and sharing arrangement.

The tour coordinator assists with jeep allocation and communicates the
applicable local charges during the journey.

Things to Bring

• Original CNIC or valid identification document
• Reusable water bottle
• Comfortable joggers or walking shoes
• Warm jacket and layered clothing
• Shawl or additional warm covering
• Extra clothes
• Raincoat or umbrella
• Hiking stick
• Power bank and charging cables
• Personal medicines
• Sunglasses and sunblock
• Small backpack

Booking Procedure

To reserve the Skardu Basho Valley tour package, select
your Solo, Couple or Child package, complete your booking information and
pay 50% of the total package amount in advance.

1. Select the appropriate package variation above.
2. Complete the required participant and contact information.
3. Pay 50% through Easypaisa or bank transfer.
4. Share the payment screenshot with the team on WhatsApp.
5. Pay the remaining 50% at the departure point.

A reservation is considered confirmed only after the required advance
payment has been received and verified.

WhatsApp booking assistance:

+92 336 5792139

Package Price and Transport-Cost Adjustment

Package prices are based on prevailing transport costs. Any confirmed
adjustment caused by a significant change in fuel or transport costs
will be communicated to booked participants before departure.

Current Solo, Couple and Child package prices are displayed through the
WooCommerce package selector above.

Important Tour Policies

Review the following policies before confirming your reservation:

• 
  Terms and Conditions
  
• 
  Cancellation Policy
  
• 
  Kids Policy
  
• 
  Privacy Policy
  

Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package FAQs

Does the Skardu Basho Valley tour operate throughout the year?

The package is offered throughout the year, but certain attractions and
jeep routes depend on seasonal and road conditions. Alternative
sightseeing is arranged where possible.

Is the Skardu Basho Valley tour suitable for families?

Yes. The tour can accommodate families, couples, friends, groups and
solo travellers. Participants should be prepared for long road journeys
and changing mountain conditions.

Are hotel rooms included?

Yes. The package includes five nights in standard hotels or guesthouses
in Chilas or Jaglot and Skardu.

What is the room-sharing arrangement?

Solo participants receive quad-sharing accommodation with exactly four
people in one room. Couples receive one private twin-sharing room.

Are meals included?

Yes. The package includes six breakfasts and five dinners according to
the scheduled itinerary.

Are Basho Valley jeep charges included?

No. STEP arranges the required 4×4 jeeps, but participants pay the jeep
fares separately according to the current local rate.

What happens if Basho Valley is inaccessible?

The tour guide changes the route and selects suitable alternative
sightseeing based on weather, road access, available time and local
conditions.

Are entry tickets included?

No. Entry tickets for resorts, forts and other paid attractions are not
included unless specifically stated otherwise.

How much advance payment is required?

A 50% advance is required to confirm the reservation. The remaining 50%
is collected at the departure point.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The itinerary may change because of weather, road closures, local
restrictions, operational requirements or participant safety.

Book Your Skardu Basho Valley Tour Package

Select your preferred package type, review the current price and reserve
your seat for the next fixed departure. Explore Shangrila Resort, Upper
Kachura Lake, Shigar Valley, Manthokha Waterfall, Basho Valley and
Sultanabad Meadows with a professionally managed
Skardu Basho Valley tour package by STEP Travel &
Tours.

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