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05-Days in Skardu Final-119 Explore Pakistan Best of Skardu Tour Highlights M a n t h o k a W a t e r f a l l K h a p l u P a l a c e S l a i n g F i s h F a r m D e o s a i P l a i n s S h i g a r F o r t C o l d D e s e r t K a c h u r a L a k e The Travel Explorers www.thetravelexplores.com Day 01 Islamabad to Skardu (by air) Arrival at Skardu airport and transfer to Gowari. (A small village on the way to Khaplu). Arrival in Gowari and transfer to hotel. Check in and free time for lunch. In Gowari there’s a resort on the riverside, newly build as well, a perfect place for those who are interested to experience accommodation on country side, covered area of resort is almost 130 Acre. (500,000 Square meters). The best part in this resort is Organic Food. Directly from Farms-to-table; may seem too buzzy to hold any real meaning, but the rise in sustainably farmed and foraged food is not just a trend—for some, it’s a way of life. Eating here means less pollution, better quality food and on top of everything purity is guaranteed. Resort also offers its customers to choose & pick of your liked vegetables or fruits from their farms. Afternoon visit of Manthoka water fall. This waterfall is approx. 180 feet high from ground. A beautiful place, it’s the largest waterfall in Pakistan. Its take around 90 minutes to get there from resort. You can have tea while gazing upon mighty waterfall. Evening return to Gowari. www.thetravelexplores.com Day 02 Full day excursion of Khaplu. Its almost 1 hours’ drive from Gowari to Khaplu Village. There you’ll get to explore Khaplu Palace, a unique and architectural heritage, build in Mid-19th Century, now it’s a hotel; managed by Serena. Meticulously renovated 200-year-old palace considered one of the finest existing examples of a royal residence in Baltistan. Onsite museum is one of the best in Gilgit – Baltistan. You’ll also get to visit historical Chanqchun mosque also called Khaplu Khanqah, built in the 18th century by Sufi scholar Mir Mukhtar Akhyar. The UNESCO-awarded tomb of the saint “Astana Mir Muhammad”. Later drive to Saling village to marvel at the rock carvings and one of Central Asia’s largest Buddhist Stupas. There is also a Fish Farm. You can have lunch there with your own catched fish. Evening return to Gowari. Overnight at hotel. www.thetravelexplores.com Day 03 Full day Excursion of Deosai Plains. There you will visit Sadpara Lake & Sheosar Lake too. The best time to visit Deosai is summer season when it's covered with the millions of flowers and butterflies. The view of the Karakorum Range from the top is breathtaking. The Park famous for its unique flora and fauna, but also for its stunning scenic views of the snow-clad mountings and streams. It’s also called the roof of the world. The most gorgeous picnic spot in the region is undoubtedly the Sheosar Lake with its quiet and peaceful surrounding; the plains are also home to numerous kinds of animals and birds. Two the highly suggested things do in Deosai are Bear Sighting & Fishing. This can be managed by our company upon request. Lepords and Markhoors are also found at Deosai Valley which are very difficult to spot in a day visit. Late evening return to Gowari. www.thetravelexplores.com Day 04 Breakfast at hotel & Morning visit of Shigar Valley. Shigar Valley is an awe-inspiring valley present at the distance of 42 Km from Vale of skardu. This valley is drained by River Shigar. This Shigar valley is a gateway to famous peaks like K2. On the way to Valley we stop at Cold desert an unbelievable miracle of nature. Desert surrounded by mountains and along with the river. There you’ll get to visit Shigar fort. It’s a breath-taking and stunning fort in the Shigar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. 400-year-old fort and the 17th century Palace of the Raja of Shigar, which, along with the more recently added "Old House" and "Garden House". Transfer to back to Skardu to explore Kachura lake. One of the wonderful and marvelous Lake. This lake has an amazing view. It has very peaceful surroundings; trekking and hiking can be done here. Late evening return to Skardu Bazar for shopping etc and then transfer to Gowari. www.thetravelexplores.com Day 05 Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Airport for Flight back to Islamabad Inclusions Return Air Ticket ( ISB---KDU---ISB) 04-Nights Hotel Stay Mathoka Waterfall Visit Khapllu Village-Saling USD 550/-per person Deosai Plains twin sharing basis Shigar Valley Khuchara Lake Skardu Bazar Meal Plan : Full Board (as per itinerary) Transport by Car/Jeep Entrance fees , taxes and service charges English Speaking Guide Services Book Now +92 51 22 78 333-666 Office No 1, Rajput Plaza, Fazal-e-Haq Road, Blue Area Islamabad. [email protected] www.thetravelexplorers.com The Travel Explorers.
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