Skardu, Shigar and Khaplu in 6 days, family: Route, Hotels & Price | Baydaar
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Skardu, Shigar and Khaplu in 6 days, family

A luxurious, unhurried family retreat staying in beautifully restored 17th-century royal forts and an iconic lakeside resort, connected by a private Prado 4x4.

6 days · Family of 4 · Islamabad → Skardu Airport → Shigar Fort → Khaplu Palace → Shangrila Resort, Skardu → Islamabad

Skardu, Baltistan

Price

PKR 200,100 per person — PKR 800,400 for 4 people.

Priced on 14 October 2026 by Baydaar's AI trip planner from our own rates for hotels and transport. Prices change with the season and the hotel you choose; the planner gives you today's price for your dates and group.

Not in this price, priced by our team when you book: Return domestic flights (Islamabad-Skardu-Islamabad) · Fuel for the Prado 4x4 (calculated on actual routes) · Entry tickets to heritage sites and forts.

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Islamabad ✈ Skardu & Shigar

    1 h flight, then 1 h by road

    • Fly from Islamabad to Skardu with epic mountain views
    • Visit Upper Kachura Lake for a quiet walk
    • Check in to the historic Serena Shigar Fort

    Stay: Serena Shigar

  2. Day 2: Shigar Valley Heritage

    Local excursions by Prado

    • Explore the restored 17th-century Shigar Fort
    • Walk across the high-altitude Sarfaranga Cold Desert
    • Visit the peaceful Blind Lake

    Stay: Serena Shigar

  3. Day 3: Shigar → Khaplu

    3 h by road

    • Drive along the Indus and Shyok rivers
    • Check in to the majestic Serena Khaplu Palace
    • Evening walk in the royal gardens

    Stay: Serena Khaplu

  4. Day 4: Khaplu Royal Legacy

    Local walking and excursions

    • Guided tour of Khaplu Palace's royal chambers
    • Visit the historic Chaqchan Mosque
    • Walk through Khaplu's traditional organic village

    Stay: Serena Khaplu

  5. Day 5: Khaplu → Skardu (Shangrila)

    3 h 30 m by road

    • Drive back towards Skardu with a stop at Manthokha Waterfall
    • Check in to Shangrila Resort by the heart-shaped lake
    • Enjoy a peaceful sunset by the lakeside

    Stay: Shangrila Resort

  6. Day 6: Skardu ✈ Islamabad

    45 m road transfer, then 1 h flight

    • Transfer to Skardu Airport
    • Fly back to Islamabad with K2 views (weather permitting)

    Stay: None

What's included

  • Serena Shigar — Luxury room — 2 rooms × 2 nights
  • Serena Khaplu — Luxury room — 2 rooms × 2 nights
  • Shangrila Resort Skardu — Lakeside Junior Room — 2 rooms × 1 night
  • Baydaar transport — Prado 4x4, per day — 1 vehicle × 6 days

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