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Pakistan's Peaks & Palaces: A 10-Day Baltistan Trek

Two historic Baltistan palace-hotels, joined by a high alpine crossing on foot.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day private trek through Baltistan — Khaplu's 19th-century palace and the ruined Thoksikar Fort, a high-altitude crossing at Thalley Pass, a night at Shigar Fort, and Skardu's forts and lakes to close the trip. This trip includes domestic flights between Islamabad and Skardu (day 2 out, day 9 back), plus 3 nights of camping during the Thalley Valley trek. A private guide and porters run throughout, with stays split between two restored heritage palace hotels and mountain camps.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Islamabad International Airport.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Islamabad

Arrival and hotel transfer, with an optional walk in the Margalla Hills and a trip briefing over dinner.

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Day 2 — Fly to Khaplu

An early flight to Skardu with Himalayan views, then on to Khaplu to settle into the historic Khaplu Palace hotel.

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Day 3 — Khaplu's Fort and Mosque

A hike up to the 500-year-old Thoksikar Fort, then a visit to the 14th-century Chaqchan Mosque.

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Day 4 — Into Thalley Valley

The start of the camping leg of the trek, walking through Thalley Valley to the settlement at Olmo.

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Day 5 — Toward Dubla Khan

A trek through high pastures, with shepherd encounters along the way, to a base camp at Dubla Khan.

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Day 6 — Thalley Pass

An ascent of Thalley Pass at 4,814m, then a descent through alpine meadows to Daserpa.

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Day 7 — Down to Shigar

An easy downhill hike to Shigar, with a night at the historic Shigar Fort hotel.

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Day 8 — Skardu's Forts and Lakes

The Amburiq Mosque, Kharpocho Fort, and the turquoise lakes at Kachura.

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Day 9 — Fly to Islamabad

An early flight back to Islamabad, with the rest of the day free.

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Day 10 — Departure

A private transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.

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Departure

The trip ends back in Islamabad with a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private guide, porters, and jeep transfers throughout.
Khaplu Palace, a restored 19th-century royal residence where you stay on days 2-3, and Shigar Fort, another restored heritage hotel later in the trip — with the ruined Thoksikar Fort visited on day 3 along the way.
Moderate to strenuous — three days of camping and hiking up to 4,814m, best suited to trekkers with some high-altitude hiking experience.
9 nights of accommodation split between heritage palace hotels and trek camping, full meals while camping, domestic flights and ground transport, an English-speaking guide, and porterage of up to 12.5kg of personal gear.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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