A native trekking and expedition company from Skardu and Islamabad leading K2, Karakoram and Hunza trips with local guides.
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Fairy Meadows and Skardu Tour
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- Duration
- 10 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Max Altitude
- 4,100 m / 13,451 ft
- Best Time
- May–Nov
- Trip Type
- Tour
Overview
Fairy Meadows and Skardu Tour 2027
This 10-day tour joins two highlights of northern Pakistan: Fairy Meadows (3,300 m), below the north face of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), and Skardu, the gateway to the Karakoram in Baltistan. You drive from Islamabad on the Karakoram Highway, take the jeep to Tato and walk to Fairy Meadows for two nights in a wooden hut. Then the road follows the Indus to Skardu, for the Shigar valley, Khaplu and the Deosai plateau, and you fly back to Islamabad.
The tour in numbers
- Length: 10 days from Islamabad back to Islamabad.
- Walking: Tato to Fairy Meadows about 5 km (2.5–3 hours), and back down. Day 4 is free for walks to Beyal Camp, the German Viewpoint or the base camp.
- Heights: Fairy Meadows 3,300 m; Skardu 2,230 m; Deosai about 4,100 m.
- Nights: Islamabad 2, Chilas 1, Fairy Meadows 2 (wooden hut), Skardu 4.
- Season: May to November. Deosai is open from about July to September.
- Return: flight from Skardu to Islamabad (by road if it is cancelled).
Who is it for?
Anyone with normal fitness who wants mountains and culture in one trip. The only walking is the 2.5–3 hour climb to Fairy Meadows and the optional walks on the free day.
Other Fairy Meadows trips
For Fairy Meadows only, see our 7-day Fairy Meadows Trek. With Hunza instead of Skardu, see our Fairy Meadows and Hunza Tour. With both, see our Karakoram Highway Tour.
Fairy Meadows and Skardu Tour Cost
On a fixed departure the price is $1,200 per person, from Islamabad back to Islamabad, including the flight from Skardu. For a private tour, the price per person depends on the size of your group:
Private Group PricesPrice per person. Your group price is applied automatically when you book.
| Solo price | 2 to 4 people | 5 to 8 people | 9 to 20 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
All prices are in US dollars (USD), or the equivalent in Pakistani rupees (PKR) on the day you pay.
Related Tours
(Tours You May Like)
| Tour | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Fairy Meadows Trek—7 Days | $800 |
| Fairy Meadows and Hunza Tour—10 Days | $1,200 |
| Karakoram Highway Tour Pakistan—12 Days | $1,600 |
| K2 Base Camp Trek—21 Days | $2,300 |
| Nangma Valley Trek—10 Days | $1,400 |
How to book this trip
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Choose a date
Pick a fixed departure above, or ask us for a private trip.
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Send your details
Fill in the booking form with your name, email and group size.
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Pay the 10% advance deposit
The deposit holds your place on the trip.
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We confirm your booking
Once the deposit arrives, we confirm and start booking your hotels and arrangements.
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Pay the balance
By bank transfer two weeks before you arrive, or bring cash to Islamabad.
Highlights
- Two nights in a wooden hut at Fairy Meadows (3,300 m), facing Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), with a free day for Beyal Camp, the German Viewpoint or the base camp.
- The Karakoram Highway and the Indus gorge to Skardu.
- Shigar Fort and Upper Kachura Lake.
- Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque.
- The Deosai plateau (July to September).
- The flight from Skardu to Islamabad.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
Our staff meet you at Islamabad International Airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening your guide explains the trip.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Islamabad (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner in Islamabad are not included.
Day 2: Drive to Chilas on the Karakoram Highway
Chilas · 1,250 m (4,101 ft)
A long day (about 12 hours) up the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River, with stops for lunch and photos. In summer we may take the road over Babusar Pass instead.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Chilas (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3: Jeep to Tato and Trek to Fairy Meadows
Fairy Meadows · 3,300 m (10,827 ft)
A short drive to Raikot Bridge, then about 1 hour by jeep up the narrow track to Tato. From Tato the trail climbs through the forest to Fairy Meadows, with the first views of Nanga Parbat. Porters carry the luggage.
- Walking: About 5 km, 2.5–3 hours.
- Accommodation: Wooden hut at Fairy Meadows (twin sharing), with bedding.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4: Free Day: Beyal, German Viewpoint or Base Camp
Location: Fairy Meadows | Altitude: 3,300 m (up to 3,950 m)
A free day with your guide. Walk to Beyal Camp (1.5–2 hours) and the German Viewpoint (30–45 minutes more), turn back at Beyal, or go on to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and back (7–9 hours). Or simply rest in the meadow.
- Accommodation: Wooden hut at Fairy Meadows (twin sharing), with bedding.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5: Down to Tato and Drive to Skardu
Skardu · 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
We walk down to Tato (2–3 hours) and take the jeeps to Raikot Bridge. From there the road follows the Indus River east through its gorge to Skardu, the main town of Baltistan (about 5–6 hours). A long but beautiful day.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Skardu (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6: Shigar Valley and Upper Kachura Lake
Skardu · 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
A short drive to the Shigar valley, on the old route towards K2, to see Shigar Fort, a restored palace of the local rulers that is now a museum and heritage hotel. In the afternoon, Upper Kachura Lake, a clear mountain lake above Skardu.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Skardu (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7: Khaplu Valley
Skardu · 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
A drive of about 3 hours along the Shyok River to Khaplu, to see Khaplu Palace and the old Chaqchan Mosque, then back to Skardu.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Skardu (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8: Deosai Plateau
Skardu · 4,100 m (13,451 ft)
A jeep day to the Deosai plateau, one of the highest plateaus in the world at about 4,100 m, with wide meadows, wild flowers and Sheosar Lake. Deosai is open from about July to September; at other times we visit the Sarfaranga cold desert and the Manthal Buddha rock instead.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Skardu (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
The flight from Skardu to Islamabad takes about 1 hour, with views of the Karakoram and Nanga Parbat in clear weather. If the flight is cancelled, we drive back by road, which takes two days.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Islamabad (twin sharing).
- Meals: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner in Islamabad are not included.
Day 10: Departure
Islamabad · 540 m (1,772 ft)
Our staff take you to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
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- Chilas 1,250 m
- Fairy Meadows 3,300 m
- Skardu 4,100 m
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What's included in the price
Fixed departures are all-inclusive from Islamabad. Here is what your $1,200 per person covers, and what it does not.
Facilities
- Food
- Transportation
- Hotel Stays
- Airport Pick & Drop
- Guiding
Included in the price
- Private transport for the whole tour, and airport transfers in Islamabad
- The jeep from Raikot Bridge to Tato and back
- The flight from Skardu to Islamabad
- Hotels in Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu, and a wooden hut at Fairy Meadows (twin sharing)
- All meals, except lunch and dinner in Islamabad
- A professional English-speaking guide
- Porters for personal luggage on the Fairy Meadows walk (up to 12 kg per person)
- Jeeps for the Deosai day
Not included
- International flights and the Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Islamabad
- Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Tips for the guide, drivers and porters
- Anything not listed under included
- Extra costs if you or your group return early from the tour, for any reason (our services are provided as listed in the trip plan)
Why choose Chogori Adventure
- Customers worldwide
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- 500+
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Resources
Free guides from our local team, so you arrive ready.
FAQs
How long is the Fairy Meadows and Skardu Tour?
10 days from Islamabad back to Islamabad: 2 nights at Fairy Meadows and 4 nights in Skardu.
How do we get from Fairy Meadows to Skardu?
We walk down to Tato, take the jeeps to Raikot Bridge and drive along the Indus River to Skardu, about 5–6 hours by road.
How high is Fairy Meadows?
About 3,300 m, below the north face of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m).
How much walking is there?
The walk from Tato to Fairy Meadows takes 2.5–3 hours. On day 4 you choose: rest, a walk to Beyal Camp and the German Viewpoint, or the long walk to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and back (7–9 hours).
Where do we sleep?
Hotels in Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu and a wooden hut at Fairy Meadows, all twin sharing. The huts have bedding, so you do not need a sleeping bag.
What do we see in Skardu?
The Shigar valley and Shigar Fort, Upper Kachura Lake, Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque, and the Deosai plateau.
When is Deosai open?
From about July to September, when the snow has gone. At other times we visit the Sarfaranga cold desert and the Manthal Buddha rock instead.
What is the best season for this tour?
May to November.
What happens if the Skardu flight is cancelled?
We drive back to Islamabad by road, which takes two days.
Do I need a permit?
No permit is needed for this tour. You apply for the Pakistan visa online at visa.nadra.gov.pk, with the sponsor letter we send you.
How much luggage can I bring?
Our porters carry up to 12 kg of personal luggage per person on the walk to Fairy Meadows.
What insurance do I need?
Travel insurance that covers medical evacuation.
What happens if I return early from the tour?
If you, or your whole group, decide to return early from the tour, for any reason, the extra costs this causes are not included in the price and are not covered by us: for example extra hotel nights, extra jeeps or other transport, changed flights, or a guide or porter to take you back. This applies to groups and to individual travellers. Our services are provided as listed in the trip plan for this tour.
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