Like Hunza Valley and Phandar Valley, Skardu Valley is another famous tourists’ destination for blossom lovers from around the globe. Skardu valley is located in the extreme north of Pakistan and offers some amazing scenic views. Cherry blossom season in Skardu is so captivating for the eyes and those gorgeous Pink Cherry blossoms never fail to amaze anyone from around the world. Mostly Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Singaporeans and Chinese tourists visit this beautiful valley to enjoy the blooming flowers of spring. Everyone falls in love with its colors! The shape and color of the petals reflect people’s ideal notion of peace and simplicity.
Every time there is the slightest breeze, a shower of cherry-blossom petals is produced. At the same time, one can also view the blossom of Apricot, Apples, and Pears. The lush green terraced fields surrounded by blooming trees displaying scene enough to overwhelm visitors.
Islamabad International Airport (Google Map)
Depends on your arrival time
In this trip we will drive on 8th wonder of the world “Karakorum Highway” along the Indus river and visit the villages of Skardu Valley to experience spring season in the region. We will take you to villages and valleys where you can enjoy the blooming flowers of cherry blossom, apricot blossom others.
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and driver will meet you here and take you to your hotel.
Drive to Chilas on Karakoram Highway along the Indus Valley or via Babusar Pass if it is open, arrive and transfer to the hotel
Drive to Skardu on the narrow Skardu road along the Indus River, we will stop at Nanga Parbat 8126 viewpoint, Junction point of three great mountain ranges, before we drive to Skardu town we will visit upper Kachura Lake, arrive and transfer to the hotel
Drive to Khaplu, en route we will visit Shigar Valley, Skardu cold desert and Shigar Fort, arrive and visit Khaplu Fort and explore the town.
Drive back to Skardu and explore around, visit Satpara Lake and Sakrdu carved rocks.
Drive back to Besham on Karakoram Highway, short stops en route for lunch and photography, arrive and check in to the hotel
Drive to Islamabad, en route we will visit Taxila museum and any of the heritage site, later we will continue our drive to Islamabad where we will visit Faisal Mosque and Pakistan monument, in the evening drive to the airport and fly to your destination.
