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Cultural · Shigar Valley

Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour

Royal forts, wooden mosques and the cold desert of Baltistan.

  • Duration

    4 Days / 3 Nights

  • Group size

    1–15 people

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May - October

Overview

Royal forts, wooden mosques and the cold desert of Baltistan. Day 1: Arrive Skardu, drive to Shigar Day 2: Shigar Fort and Sarfaranga desert Day 3: Khaplu Palace and Chaqchan Mosque Day 4: Return to Skardu

Destination: Shigar Valley travel guide

Highlights

  • Shigar Fort
  • Khaplu Palace
  • Chaqchan Mosque
  • Sarfaranga cold desert

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrive Skardu, drive to Shigar

  2. 2

    Day 2: Shigar Fort and Sarfaranga desert

  3. 3

    Day 3: Khaplu Palace and Chaqchan Mosque

  4. 4

    Day 4: Return to Skardu

What's included

  • Transport with driver
  • 3 nights hotel stay
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Fort entry tickets

Travelling with us

  • Reply within 12 hours. Every email, form and WhatsApp message gets a personal reply from our team within 12 hours (Pakistan time, UTC+5).
  • Islamabad airport pickup. We meet you at Islamabad International Airport (ISB) on arrival and take you back for your flight home.
  • Private tours for your group. Every package runs as a private trip for you, your family or friends, on your dates. No strangers, no fixed departures.
  • A local team in Gilgit-Baltistan. Our drivers and guides live in the valleys you visit and re-plan the route around weather, roads and flights.

Read our Pakistan travel guide, safety information and payment and cancellation terms.

Questions travellers ask us

How much does the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour package cost?

The Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour package costs from Rs 60,000 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.

How long is the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour trip?

It is a 4-day, 3-night trip to Shigar Valley for groups of 1 to 15 travellers.

What is included in the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour package?

The package includes transport with driver, 3 nights hotel stay, breakfast and dinner and fort entry tickets.

How difficult is the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour trip?

It is rated easy and is planned as a cultural trip.

When is the best time for the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour trip?

The best season is May - October.

How do I book the Shigar and Khaplu Heritage Tour package?

Choose your dates and number of travellers on the booking page and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away, and our team contacts you to confirm availability and payment.

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