The Deosai National Park is located in the Skardu, Astore Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan province, in northernmost Pakistan. Deosai means `the land of Giants`. The park is located on the Deosai Plains of the Gilgit-Baltistan geographic region. Deosai means the “Land of Giants”. Deosai is a tourist attraction, and many tourists who visit Baltistan also go to Deosai.
Pakistan is one of the most beautiful destinations in the subcontinent where you can enjoy adventure sports. The country is particularly famous for various safaris. The terrain and topography of some of the regions in Pakistan are tailor-made for safaris. Jeep safari, Camel safari, Yak Safari, and Horse safari are essential activities you can enjoy on your tour to Pakistan.
Horse Safari, in particular, is one of the most exciting activities you can enjoy on your tour to Pakistan. Tourists travel to several tourist destinations specifically for horse and pony safaris. Experience crossing the Deosai plains on horseback, and you will realize why Pakistan is considered one of the finest destinations for horse safaris. You can also enjoy horse riding in Shigar Valley, Shandur Pass, KaghanValley, and Hunza Nagar Shimshal.
- Departure/Return Location
- Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
- Departure Time:
- Mountain Range: Himalayas
- Elevation: 4,114m
- Best Time: Mid-June to End-September
- Duration: 11 Days
- Zone: Open
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01: Arrival Islamabad
Arrive at the airport and then transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
02: Islamabad to Skardu (By Air)
Early morning flight to Skardu (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Skardu by road with an overnight stay at Chilas.
03: Chilas to Skardu
In case of flight has operated, we will go for a sightseeing tour of Skardu, and in case of no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Skardu (total drive is 22 – 24 hrs from Islamabad to Skardu). Overnight stay in a hotel at Skardu.
04: Skardu to Ali Malik Pass
After breakfast, drive to Ali Malik Pass. En route, stop for half an hour at Sadpara Lake, eight kilometers south of Skardu. This is a virgin lake. Its source is the mountains. There is a stunning view north and south from the top of the ride before the lake. Overnight at Ali Malik Pass. (Tent)
05: Ali Malik Pass to Barapani
After breakfast, our journey will start on Horseback towards Barapani Overnight at Barapani. (Tent)
06: Rest day at Barapani
Full-day Excursion to Deosai National Park to explore the endangered wildlife species, Brown Bears, Brown marmots, and Migratory Birds and wildflowers. At night, there is a BBQ bonfire and local music. Overnight at Barapani. (Tent)
07: Barapani to Sheosar Lake
After breakfast. Horse riding to Sheosar Lake en route, stopping for lunch at Kalapani after lunch, continues our journey to Sheosar Lake. Overnight at Sheosar Lake. (Tent)
08: Sheosar Lake to Skardu
After breakfast, we will drive back to Skardu en route stopping at Sadpara Lake. After lunch, continue the drive to Skardu. Upon Arrival, I transferred to the Hotel. Overnight at Skardu
09: Skardu to Islamabad (By Air) or drive to Chilas
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Islamabad (flights are subject to weather); if unable to fly, we will depart for Islamabad by road with overnight stay at Chilas.
10: Islamabad
If the flight has operated, then we will go for a full-day excursion to Murree and drive back to Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad. In case there is no flight, the day will be used for overland travel from Chilas to Islamabad and overnight stay at Chilas
11: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Services included as follows:
- Hotel Accommodation on a sharing basis
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Air-conditioned luxury transport
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entry fees
- toll taxes
- Domestic flights tickets
- Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
Services not included in the given price
- Member international flight tickets
- Member personal insurance and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees
- Room service, personal services, items of a purely personal nature, and any unforeseen expenses (just like road block extra hotel stay) members will be paid according to the number of days basses.