01/06/2021
Rs. 34.400 person*
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6 DAY HERITAGE RETREAT TO BALTISTAN – SKARDU, KHAPLU & SHIGAR
Day 1 Skardu-Lake Katchura: After arriving in Skardu, drive to Lake Katchura also known as the Shangri-La Lake, which is 45 minutes outside town. Arrive and transfer to the hotel
Day 2 Skardu - Khaplu: After enjoying the lake and perhaps doing some boating, drive to Khaplu (3 hours). This afternoon take a short walking tour of the: Khaplu Palace, the village and the Khanqah (a place of spiritual retreat which also housed journeymen). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Macholo excursion: Today take a jeep ride to Macholo valley (60-75 minutes) where you will be surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Enroute one will also have a view of the uniquely shaped Masherbrum Peak (7,821meters). In the afternoon, return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4 Khaplu - Shigar: Begin with an early morning transfer via a 3 hour road journey to Shigar. Arrive and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a walking of the 14th century Amburiq Mosque, the quaint maze like bazaar and the restored Khanqah. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Shigar - Skardu: Drive to Skardu Town (30-45 minutes), to visit the Kharpocho Fort (it is half an hour’s steady uphill walk) and the Italian K2 Museum. Later drive to visit Satpara Lake, Skardu Buddha, and then visit Purana (Old) Bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.
OPTIONAL PROGRAM
Deosai Plains excursion at extra cost - Deosai Park, at an average elevation of 4,114 meters (13,497ft) above sea level, is one of the highest plateaus in the world. The park protects an area
of 3,000 square kilometers. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakorum-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe eco region. (This option can only be taken up from June to mi-September).
Day 6 Depart: Transfer to the airport for you return flight
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*PRICE BASED ON MINIMUM 6 PERSONS ON TRIPLE OCCUPANCY BED & BREAKFAST BASIS IN STANDARD HOTELS AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED
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