SEE SKARDU|SEE THE UNSEEN

PLAN FOR 05 DAYS BY AIR

✓   SKARDU VALLEY

✓   SHANGRILA RESORT

✓   UPPER KACHURA LAKE

✓   XOQ VALLEY

✓   MANTHOKHA WATERFALL

✓   SHIGAR FORT

✓   BLIND LAKE

✓   SARFARANGA COLD DESERT

✓   CHUNDA VALLEY / BASHO VALLEY

✓   DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK

✓   SADPARA LAKE

✓   MANTHAL BUDDAH ROCKS

ABOUT SEE SKARDU

u   EXPERTISE IN SKARDU: Specialized knowledge and experience in organizing premium trips exclusively to Skardu, ensuring well-planned and unique experiences.

u   PERSONALIZED SERVICE: Tailored travel experiences to meet individual preferences and interests.

u   LOCAL CONNECTIONS: Strong relationships with local guider, restaurants, hotels and service providers for an authentic experience.

u   CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Commitment to high customer satisfaction, reflected in glowing reviews and repeat clientele.

u   SAFETY AND COMFORT: Emphasis on safety, comfort & convenience with reliable transportation, luxury accommodations & Meals.

u   CULTURAL EXPLORE: Opportunities to explore the local culture, traditions and cuisine of Skardu.

u   SCENIC BEAUTY: Access to some of the most breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders of Skardu.

u   ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES: Offering a range of adventure activities such as trekking, camping, boating.

u   COMPETITIVE PRICING: Affordable packages without compromising on quality or experience.

DAY 00-01: ARRIVAL & KACHURA EXPLORATION

➢   BOARD YOUR FLIGHT FROM ISLAMABAD / LAHORE / KARACHI TO SKARDU, ENJOYING BREATHTAKING AERIAL VIEWS OF THE KARAKORAM MOUNTAIN RANGE.

➢   ARRIVALAT SKARDU AIRPORT.

➢   VISIT XOQ VALLEY.

➢   MEET YOUR DRIVER AT THE AIRPORT AND EMBARK ON A SCENIC DRIVE TOWARD LOWER KACHURA.

➢   EXPLORE THE FAMOUS SHANGRILA RESORT (LOWER KACHURA LAKE), KNOWN FOR ITS SERENE LAKE AND PICTURESQUE RED-ROOFED COTTAGES.

➢   A SHORT DRIVE WILL TAKE YOU TO THE BREATHTAKING UPPER KACHURA LAKE.

➢   ENJOY BOATING, RELAX BY THE CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS, AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE PEACEFUL

SURROUNDINGS.

➢   HEAD      TOWARDS  YOUR         PRE-BOOKED      HOTEL       IN

SKARDU/SHIGAR.

➢   HOTEL CHECK-IN.

➢   SPEND THE REST OF THE DAY IN THE HOTEL.

➢   NIGHT STAY IN SKARDU/SHIGAR.

DAY 00-02: MANTHOKHA WATERFALL & SARFARANGA COLD DESERT SAFARI

➢   BREAKFASTAT THE HOTEL.

➢   DEPARTURE FOR SKARDU/SHIGAR.

➢   STOPOVER AT MANTHOKHA WATERFALL, A STUNNING 180-FT HIGH WATERFALL NESTLED IN A PICTURESQUE VALLEY.

➢   LUNCH AT MANTOKHA RESORT (OPTIONAL, NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE).

➢   CONTINUE TRAVELING TOWARDS SHIGAR.

➢   VISIT AND EXPERIENCE THE SARFARANGA COLD DESERT, ONE OF THE HIGHEST DESERTS IN THE WORLD.

➢   ENGAGE IN THRILLING ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL, NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE): QUAD BIKING, HORSE RIDING, JEEP SAFARI & PARAGLIDING (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY).

➢   MOVE TOWARDS THE HOTEL.

➢   NIGHT STAY IN SKARDU/SHIGAR.

DAY 00-03: (OPTION 1) CHUNDA VALLEY EXPLORATION (ACCESSIBLE YEAR-ROUND)

➢   BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. EMBARK ON A SCENIC DRIVE TO CHUNDA VALLEY, ONE OF SKARDU’S HIDDEN GEMS KNOWN FOR ITS LUSH MEADOWS, PANORAMIC VIEWPOINTS, AND BREATHTAKING

LANDSCAPES.

➢   STOP BY MALTARO BRIDGE, A PICTURESQUE WOODEN BRIDGE THAT OFFERS STUNNING VIEWS OF THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS AND

RIVERS.

➢   WALK THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL CHUNDA MEADOWS, A VAST GREEN EXPANSE WITH WILDFLOWERS, GRAZING YAKS, AND A PEACEFUL ATMOSPHERE.

➢   IDEAL FOR NATURE LOVERS, THIS SPOT PROVIDES A SERENE ESCAPE FROM THE BUSTLING CITY LIFE.

➢   MOVE BACK HOTEL.

➢   HOTEL CHECK-IN.

➢   NIGHT STAY IN SKARDU.

DAY 00-03: (OPTION 2) DEOSAI NATIONAL PARK (WEATHER DEPENDENT)

➢   BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. DEPARTURE FOR DEOSAI PLAINS, THE "LAND OF GIANTS,"

➢   TRAVEL BY JEEP THROUGH THE RUGGED TERRAIN OF DEOSAI.

➢   VISIT THE BARA PANI BRIDGE, THE LARGEST RIVER CROSSING IN DEOSAI, SURROUNDED BY STUNNING MEADOWS.

➢   EXPLORE THE TRANQUIL SHEOSAR LAKE, A MESMERIZING ALPINE LAKE WITH CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS REFLECTING THE SNOW-CAPPED PEAKS.

➢   STOP BY SADPARA LAKE, A PICTURESQUE RESERVOIR KNOWN FOR ITS TURQUOISE WATERS AND SCENIC SURROUNDINGS.

➢   LUNCH AT DEOSAI GLAMPS.

➢   BEGIN THE SCENIC DRIVE BACK TO SKARDU / SHIGAR.

➢   DINNER AT HOTEL.

➢   NIGHT STAY IN SKARDU / SHIGAR.

DAY 00-04: BASHO VALLEY EXPLORATION (ACCESSIBLE YEARROUND)

➢   BREAKFASTAT THE HOTEL.

➢   EMBARK ON A SCENIC DRIVE TO BASHO VALLEY, A HIDDEN GEM OF SKARDU SURROUNDED BY LUSH MEADOWS, DENSE PINE FORESTS, AND MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS.

➢   EXPLORE THE BREATHTAKING BASHO MEADOWS, A PERFECT SPOT FOR NATURE LOVERS, OFFERING CRYSTAL CLEAR STREAMS, FRESH ALPINE AIR, AND STUNNING LANDSCAPES.

➢   IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BEAUTY OF BASHO, ENJOY PEACEFUL

WALKS, CAPTURE MESMERIZING VIEWS, AND RELAX IN NATURE’S LAP.

➢   DRIVE BACK TO THE HOTEL.

➢   NIGHT STAY IN SKARDU / SHIGAR.

DAY 00-05: DEPARTURE FOR SKARDU AIRPORT

➢   BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL.

➢   DRIVE TOWARDS SKARDU AIRPORT.

➢   DEPARTURE FOR ISLAMABAD / LAHORE / KARACHI VIA

FLIGHT.

➢   ARRIVALAT ISLAMABAD / LAHORE / KARACHI AIRPORT.

➢   END OF TRIP.

SERVICES

SERVICES INCLUDED:

✓   4 NIGHTS HOTELACCOMMODATION

✓   DRIVER EXPENSE & ACCOMMODATION

✓   COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST

✓   PRIVATE TRANSPORT TZ, TX PRADO (SEDAN CAR FOR

STANDARD PACKAGE)

✓   4x4 JEEP FOR DEOSAI / CHUNDA / BASHO

✓   FUEL & TOLL TAXES

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

X AIR TICKETS

X EXTRA MATTRESS

X PERSONAL EXPENSES

X ANY ADDITIONAL COST INCURRED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS NATURAL DISASTERS, ETC.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

▪   USING DRUGS OR INTOXICATION OF ANY KIND IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF ANYONE IS CAUGHT USING ANY KIND OF SUBSTANCE ON BUSES OR DURING TRIP, WILL BE EXPELLED FROM THE TRIP ON THE SPOT. THAT PERSON WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY KIND OF REFUND.

▪   THE FINAL PRICE WILL DEPEND ON PETROL PRICES DURING TRIP DATES.

▪   WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE TRIP WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE FOR ANY REASONS DEEMED

APPROPRIATE.

▪   IN SUCH A CASE THE REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND.

▪   ON AN ADVENTURE TRIP 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 OF THE GROUP/GUIDE WILL DECIDE WHAT THE BEST ALTERNATIVE IS, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE WHOLE GROUP.

▪   ON STEEP ASCENDS IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS, AIR CONDITIONING OF THE BUSES WILL BE OPERATIONAL ON ON-OFF BASIS TO KEEP THE VEHICLES FROM OVERHEATING.

▪   SMOKING ON THE TRANSPORT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

▪   PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED TO USE NON-SLIPPERY SHOES/BOOT/JOGGERS/DMS. PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT WEAR HEEL/DRESS SHOES.

▪   PARTICIPANTS MUST HOLD A VALID COMPUTERIZED CNIC/PASSPORT CARD.

▪   TIME MANAGEMENT / PUNCTUALITY IS STRICTLY RECOMMENDED.

▪   THE TOUR ORGANIZERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY/DAMAGE/LOSS.

HOTEL ACCOMADATION

✓ STANDARD

              o       SKARDU: SKARDU BAITHAK / KACHURA INN (4 NIGHTS)

✓ DELUXE

              o SKARDU: DYNASTY SKARDU / REEGO SKARDU / KHAR SKARDU / QAYYAM SKARDU (4

NIGHTS)

✓ LUXURY SKARDU / SHIGAR: RIVAGE RESORT SHIGAR / KHAR SKARDU / KHOJ RESORT SHIGAR (4 NIGHTS)

 

 

Tour Package Without Air Tickets (Couple Only)	HOTEL	PACKAGE COST
	STANDARD	97,000/-

 

PAYMENT POLICY

▪   50% ADVANCE PAYMENT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH CONFIRMATION OF SERVICES, MINIMUM 03 WEEKS BEFORE THE

EVENT.  

▪   50% BALANCE PAYABLE BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TOUR.

➢ EXTRA CHARGES FOR CHILDREN ABOVE 5 YEARS.

REFUND POLICY

FLIGHTS:

▪   SEE SKARDU FOLLOWS THE AIRLINE'S CANCELLATION AND RE-ISSUE POLICY.

▪   TO CANCEL/ RE-ISSUE, TRAVELERS ARE ADVISED TO CONFIRM SEE SKARDU 48 HOURS BEFORE THE TRAVEL DATE. OTHERWISE, THE NO-SHOW CHARGE MIGHT BE APPLICABLE DEPENDING ON THE AIRLINE'S RULES.

▪   A CANCELLATION FEE/REISSUE FEE AND A STANDARD SERVICE CHARGE MAY APPLY IN CASE OF ANY CHANGE AS PER THE AIRLINE'S POLICY. THE CANCELLATION FEE/REISSUE IS SHARED BY THE AIRLINES AND MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

▪   SEE SKARDU WON'T CHARGE ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGE APART FROM THE AIRLINE QUOTED FEES.

▪   A REFUND WILL GET INITIATED (IF APPLICABLE) AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CANCELLATION AND THE REFUNDED AMOUNT MAY REFLECT IN YOUR ACCOUNT WITHIN 48 HOURS. (REFUNDS THROUGH CARDS MAY TAKE LONGER DEPENDING ON THE USER'S BANK)

▪   *CONVENIENCE CHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

REFUND POLICY

HOTEL:

▪   SEE SKARDU FOLLOWS THE PROPERTY’S CANCELLATION POLICY.

▪   CANCELLATION FEE MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON THE PROPERTY AND THE TIME OF CANCELLATION.

▪   DATE CHANGE IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ANY HOTEL BOOKING. THE CUSTOMER NEEDS TO CANCEL THE PREVIOUS BOOKING AND REBOOK WITH THE NEW DATE.

▪   BOOKING FOR BLACK-OUT DATES IS NOT CANCELLABLE OR REFUNDABLE.

▪   SEE SKARDU WON'T CHARGE ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGES APART FROM THE HOTEL-QUOTED FEES.

▪   REFUNDS WILL GET INITIATED (IF APPLICABLE) AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CANCELLATION. IT MAY TAKE 3 TO 5 WORKING DAYS TO REFLECT THE REFUNDED AMOUNT DEPENDING ON THE USER’S PAYMENT METHOD.

▪   *CONVENIENCE CHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

TOUR:

▪   THE CANCELLATION POLICY OF THE RESPECTIVE HOTEL OR AIRLINE WILL BE APPLIED IN CASE OF CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER OR THE AIRLINE AFTER THE BOOKINGS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED.

▪   SEE SKARDU WON'T CHARGE ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICE CHARGE APART FROM THE OPERATOR’S QUOTED FEES.

▪   REFUNDS WILL GET INITIATED (IF APPLICABLE) AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CANCELLATION. IT MAY TAKE 2 WORKING DAYS (AFTER APPROVAL) TO REFLECT THE REFUNDED AMOUNT DEPENDING ON THE USER’S PAYMENT METHOD.

▪   PLEASE CHECK THE POLICY SECTION UNDER EACH TOUR BEFORE BOOKING.

▪   BOOKING FOR BLACK-OUT DATES IS NOT CANCELLABLE OR REFUNDABLE.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

RECOMMENDED GEARS

▪   THERMAL BASE LAYERS (TOP & BOTTOM)

▪   INSULATED JACKET (DOWN OR SYNTHETIC)

▪   WATERPROOF OUTERWEAR (JACKET & PANTS)

▪   WARM PANTS & FLEECE LAYER

▪   HAT, GLOVES, SCARF, AND THERMAL SOCKS

▪   WATERPROOF INSULATED BOOTS

▪   EXTRA THERMAL SOCKS

▪   20-30L BACKPACK

▪   THERMAL FLASK (FOR HOT DRINKS)

▪   SUNGLASSES

▪   HEADLAMP & POWER BANK

▪   SUNSCREEN & LIP BALM

▪   HAND WARMERS

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

▪   KEEP YOUR MEDICATIONS WITH YOU.

▪   ALWAYS KEEP CASH WITH YOU.

▪   AVOID LONG HIKES AND TREKS WITHOUT A GUIDE.

▪   KEEP A HANDY BACKPACK.

▪   EXPLORE HIDDEN LOCATIONS.

▪   BE MINDFUL OF THE LOCAL CULTURE.

▪   PACK ALL YOUR GADGETS.

▪   RESEARCH    THE LOCATION BEFORE

TRAVELING.

▪   CARRY A BASIC FIRST-AID KIT BOX.