6 Days Tour To Skardu, Shigar & Basho Valley

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𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:
Rs. 42,000/- (With 2 night stays in ISB for Karachi Members & Excluding tickets)
Rs. 38,000/- (Without 2 night Stays in ISB)
𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: 50% payment is to be made at the time of bookings & remaining 50% clear a day before departure for the trip.
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👩👧👦𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒:
- 0% Charges on Below 4 years kid (NO SEAT).
- 50% Charges under 4-7 years kid (JUMPER SEAT).
- 100% Charges above 7 years (FULL SEAT).
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**𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲/T𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗞𝗥 𝟐,𝟬𝟬𝟬 / 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮
Hence, Total EXTRA charges for couple/ twin sharing are:
Rs. 14,000/- (Including 2 night stays in ISB)
Rs. 10,000/- (Excluding 2 night Stays in ISB)
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𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐒/ 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓:
--𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢)
Rs. 9,000 - 10,000/- (Return Ticket) (Economy Class of Any Good Train).
Rs. 20,000 - 21,000/- (Return Ticket) (AC Business Green Lines/ Tezgam)
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--𝐁𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢)
Rs. 13,000 - 14,000/- (Faisal Movers/ Kainat/ Daewoo Bus Executive Class)
Rs. 17,000 - 18,000/- (Faisal Movers/ Kainat/ Daewoo Bus Business Class)
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--𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 (𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢)
The Cost of air ticket will be depending upon the current airline fare.
**Above mentioned ticket prices could vary upon booking due to an uncertain hike in fuel prices.
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𝐍𝐎. 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒:
Karachi to Karachi (Including KHI - ISB Travel)
10 Days and 09 Nights (02 Nights in Train).
Islamabad to Islamabad (With 2 ISB Stays for Karachi Members)
08 Days and 07 Nights
Islamabad to Islamabad (Without ISB Stays, for members joining from Islamabad)
06 Days and 05 Nights
𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐔 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏:
Breakfast: Tea – Paratha – Anda – Water (Channa - If Available)
Dinner: Chicken Gravy (Karahi/Korma) OR Rice (Biryani/Pulao) with supplementary dish Daal/ Vegetable – Raita – Water

Overview

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Locations covered

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆:
• Islamabad
• Besham
• Dassu
• Sumer Nala
• Chilas/Gonar Farm.
• Nanga Parbat View Point
• Astak Nala
• Skardu
• Satpara Lake
• Shigar Valley
• Shigar Fort
• Sarfaranga Cold Dessert
• Mantokha Waterfall
• Lower Kachura (Shangrilla) Lake
• Upper Kachura Lake
• Basho Valley
• Khanpur Lake

Itinerary

𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘:
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟏 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢.
- Departure from Karachi via Bus/Train.
*Meals in bus/ train are not included in our package.
𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: The Airline option is also available for the next day.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟐 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝/𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢.
- Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi
- Travel to Hotel via own conveyance (Uber/ Careem)
**𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝)
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
**Dinner on first night will be served in rooms only from 09:30 - 10:00 PM. Pre/ Post time arrivals won't be entertained.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟑 (𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐬/𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦
- Departure for Chilas/Goner Farm at 4:00 AM via Besham-Dassu route (OLD KKH).
- Breakfast at Besham.
- Shortstop at Sumer Nala.
- Late evening arrival in Chilas/Goner Farm.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Chilas/Goner Farm.
*Naran route will be probably closed at this time and if it’s open so we will travel to Chilas via Naran-Babusar route
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟒 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐬/𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 - 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐮
- Call for Breakfast.
- Departure for Skardu.
- Short stop at Astak Nala.
- Reach Kachura.
- Travel to Upper Kachura Lake
- Spend leisure time at Upper Kachura lake.
- Trek back to Lower Kachura and visit Shangrilla Resort OR Tibet Motel to see Lower Kachura Lake (Entrance Charges are not included)
- Reach Skardu at night
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Skardu.
*In case of closure of Jaglot - Skardu Highway, we would take alternate route via Astore.
This options includes extra jeep for the day and will result in extra charges of Rs. 1,500 per person.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟓 (𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 & 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
- Call for Breakfast.
- Departure for Shigar Valley.
- Visit Shigar fort, Sarfaranga Cold Desert and Mantokha waterfall.
- Travel back to Skardu.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Skardu.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟔 (𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
- Early morning call for Breakfast.
- Departure for Basho Valley (via 4x4 Old Model Prado Jeep)
- Explore Basho Meadows.
- Travel back to Skardu by evening.
- Dinner & Overnight stay in Skardu.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟕 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐮 - 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦
- Early morning call for Breakfast.
- Checkout from Hotel.
- Departure for Besham.
- Arrival at Besham by evening.
- Dinner and Overnight stay in Besham.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟖 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 – 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝/𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢.
- Call for Breakfast.
- Visit Khanpur Lake for water sport activities (Cost of activities are not included in the package)
- Departure for Islamabad/Rawalpindi by evening.
- Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi & have the last dinner.
*Tour will end for Islamabad Members.
- Travel to Hotel & Check-in (Only for Karachi members).
- Overnight stay in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟗 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝/𝐑𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢. - 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢.
- Checkout from Hotel (Max till 12:00 PM).
*Breakfast on this day is not included in the package.
- Travel to Bus Terminal OR Railway Station via own conveyance (Uber/ Careem)
**𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝)
- Departure for Karachi.
𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: The Airline option is also available.
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟎 (𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲) 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢.
- Arrival in Karachi.

Inclusion exclusion

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃:
1. Services of a Tour Manager/ Guide (to look after meals, accommodations, give knowledge about the cultural and historic landmarks).
2. Luxury AC transport throughout the trip.
3. Half-board meals (Breakfast & Dinner).
4. Accommodation on Quad/4 person sharing basis. (2 Bed + 2 Mattress if 3/4 bed room not available).
5. Basic Phone Photography.
6. Basic First Aid.
7. All fees and Toll Taxes.
8. 4x4 Jeep for Deosai Valley (Old Model Prado).
9. 4x4 Jeep for Minimarg Valley
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𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃:
1. Laundry, beverages, hi-tea and personal snacks.
2. Trekking equipment.
3. An extra expense due to landslides or any reason beyond human control.
4. Water Sports Activities (Optional)
5. Fort/Park/Entrance tickets.
6. Heater.
7. Extra Jeep/Careem/ Uber Charges.

Description

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Additional information

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: (For the members who booked trip)
1. Every participant must keep his/her original CNIC. Also, a Photocopy of Nikahnama or updated CNIC is mandatory for those married couples who need a separate room.
2. Travel lightly! More luggage means more time for packing and unpacking (Ideal luggage weight should be 10 KG). Also, carry a bag pack to avoid carrying luggage everywhere.
3. Keep a thermal, thermals are useful in case of extreme cold. (Optional)
4. For Gents, keep 2-3 pairs of jeans, a trouser, a couple of shirts, T-shirts, a pair of joggers, a jacket and you're good to go.
5. For Ladies, keep 3-4 suits, a couple of uppers, warm boots and a shawl.
6. Bring your toiletries. (Tooth paste, face wash, etc.)
7. Keep a water bottle with you throughout the trip.
8. Keep a Raincoat/Umbrella.
9. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. Any violation can lead to abandoning your trip on the spot.
10. Please be Punctual throughout the trip. Being late means we will have to skip a few stops for sightseeing to cover up the time.
11. Make sure you travel like a family and make all its members safe and connected to each other while respecting the locals.

Travel tips

• Warm Jacket & Trouser
• Rain Coat
• Warm Socks
• Warm Gloves
• Woolen Cap
• Water Bottle
• Basic first aid/basic medicine
• Sun glasses & Sun Block cream,
• Tissue roll , Tooth Brush, Toothpaste, soap, shampoo

Options

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Policy

𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
• Minimum number to carry out a trip is 10-12, in case a trip is called off by PORTER PAKISTAN due to low registration the members who have paid will be entitled to a 100% refund or transfer amount to the next trip.
• 2 Person Sharing for ONLY Married Couple or Family or 2 Males or 2 Females and would be charged Rs. 2000 (Per Person Rs. 1000) extra per night stay.
• Every member must keep his/her original CNIC.
• Members should report an hour before departure time. In case of late arrival, the tour bus will leave after 15 minutes of waiting. PORTER PAKISTAN will take no responsibility and bear no extra expense in case of such incident.
• Members must behave ethically with his/her fellow group members; otherwise, PORTER PAKISTAN can cancel his/her trip at any time.
• PORTER PAKISTAN is not responsible for personal injuries and accidents.
• PORTER PAKISTAN is not responsible for the loss of any kind of valuable item.
• No refunds shall be made in any case if a member leaves/exits during the trip.
• No refunds shall be made in case of a natural disaster or any unforeseen circumstance beyond human control including but not limited to rains, storms, land sliding, road closure, accident, flat tires, engine failure or other vehicle mal-function etc.
• PORTER PAKISTAN can cancel the booking at any time.
• PORTER PAKISTAN can change terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
• Personal weapons/drugs are strictly prohibited.
• Rooms are provided on Quad/4 persons sharing basis (including mattress).
• Sight tickets for forts/national parks are not included in the package.
• Bus/ Air/ Train tickets are subject to availability. If available upon checking, reservation will only be guaranteed upon transfer of payment.
*Fare & availability is based upon continuous change and any sudden change after payment will be communicated.
• The above price of the trip quoted is as per the current fuel prices, any hike in fuel price before/on the trip will lead to a change in the package price.
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲:
- 50% Refund if Cancellation 7 days before the trip.
- 30% Refund if Cancellation 5 days before the trip.
- 0% Refund if Cancellation Less than 5 days before the trip