Deosai Trek, Baltistan

9 days / 8 nights

OVERVIEW

Deosai (4,100m) is the second highest High altitude plateau in the world. It is located near Skardu, in Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan. It is home to the Himalayan brown bear and many other mountain species. Deosai offers an easy and fascinating trek. This trek gives you the opportunity to explore the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Baltistan with spectacular mountain vistas of Karakoram mountain range.

TYPE OF TOUR	DURATION	GROUP SIZE	ACCOMMODATION	BEST PERIOD	START / END POINT
Trekking/Tour	9 days / 8 nights	2-12	Hotel/Tent	Summer	Islamabad/ Islamabad

1 DAY:

Arrival

Pick up from Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Islamabad is the purpose built green capital city of Pakistan. A possibility of sightseeing tour of Faisal mosque, Parliament House and supreme court Building. (Depending on the arrival time)

2 DAY:

ISLAMABD TO SKARDU/NARAN, 280 km, 8 Hours:

Take a spectacular (45 min) Mountain view flight to Skardu. Islamabad to skardu flight is weather dependent. In case flight cancelled then drive to Naran Town. We will pass through historical town of Abbottabad, Taxila and Hassan Abdal to reach the green mountain valley of Naran. We will stop en-route for Photography and lunch.

3 DAY:

NARAN TO SKARDU, 360 km, 9 Hours:

Today you will continue travelling on the famous Karakoram Highway (Silk route) then take Skardu road along the Indus River to Skardu Town. Skardu is the capital of Baltistan. En-route, we will stop at the view point of Nanga Parbat (8,126m) and the junction point of three great mountain ranges ( Karakoram, Himalaya, Hindukush). Yesterday, If we managed to take the flight to Skardu then today will be sightseeing tour of Skardu and dinner with a local Balti family in their house.

4 DAY:

SKARDU TO KHARBOO,(3,050m) 5 hours:

We make a reasonably early start from Skardu, it will be 1 Hour drive to Shagarthang Village, from here start walking towards Kharbo Camp. Your first trekking day and first night under the canvas in the tent.

5 DAY:

KHARBOO TO BURGE, (3,500m) meter, 5 Hours Walk:

Today will be another spectacular trekking day with spectacular view of Shagarthang Valley in the background. Trekking up above the village on a rocky path through very impressive green scenery. Another night under the canvas in the tent.

6 DAY:

BURGE TO SKARDU, 3 Hours Walk, 2 Hours drive:

After spending the night at the Burge camp, we will continue walking on the Deosai Pleatu to reach Deosai river where Jeeps will be waiting to take us to Skardu. Dinner with Local family in their house.

7 DAY:

SKARDU TO ISLAMABAD/NARAN, 360 km 9 Hours Drive:

We will take the spectacular mountain view flight to Islamabad (weather dependant).If flight cancelled then we will travel on the famous Karakoram Highway to Naran. Naran valley has its own beauty and charm, very popular among domestic tourist.

8 DAY:

NARAN TO ISLAMABAD,280 km, 7 Hours Drive:

Drive back to Islamabad. We will have few stops for short breaks and lunch.

9 DAY:

DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:

Breakfast in the Hotel. Check out and transfer to Islamabad Internationale airport.

DEOSAI TREK, 9 DAYS

9 days, 2 nights camping, 6 nights hotel, 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners, max group size: 50, 3 days trekking, max altitude - 5,000 metres.

KEY FACTS

•• Flight is weather dependent from Islamabad To Skardu and back to Islamabad
• Not Required Any Trekking Permits
• Hotel rooms and tents are twin base sharing

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Professional English speaking Culture/Mountain Guide (Government requirement)
• Airport transfers for domestic & international flights.
• All land transport involved in the itinerary
• Accommodation as described
• All meals (3 times a day)
• All permit fees, Road tax, Parking fee etc
• Full trekking service including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
• Visa documents and assistance

WHATS’S NOT INCLUDED

• Travel insurance
• Travel insurance
• Pakistan Visa Fee
• Tips for local guides and support staff
• Miscellaneous expenses drink and souvenirs etc
• PLEASE NOTE: an airport departure tax of Rs1500 is sometimes payable

PLEASE NOTE

• Optional Extra activities are paid on spot according to the price list.
• The program can be changed according to your wishes.
• In case of additional services, besides the ones listed in the program, the price is subject to additional discussion.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

• Hiking boots
• Waterproof over trousers
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm jacket (e.g. down)
• Scarf or buff
• Sunhat
• Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Daypack 30 to 40 litres
• Head-torch and spare batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 litre (x2) (we encourage re-filling water bottles rather than single use plastic)
• Water purification tablets
• Sleeping bag (comfort rated -15°C)
• Thermarest or similar sleeping mat
• Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).

Packing Checklist:

• Socks
• Trainers for camp use
• Spare laces
• Trekking trousers
• Underwear
• Base layer shirts
• Shirts or T-shirts
• Thermal underwear
• Trekking poles
• Insect repellant
• Washbag and toiletries
• Sleeping bag liner
• Travel clothes
• Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
• Antibacterial hand wash
• Small towel
• Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
• Camera
• Dry bags(s) for daypack/kitbag contents (to ensure they keep dry)

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