Optional add-on
Travel Pakistan
A northern Pakistan extension for yatris who want mountains, valleys and high-altitude landscapes. After completing your principal pilgrimage programme, you can add a custom northern journey. The exact number of days is built around your available time, preferred comfort level and seasonal road conditions.
Beginning from Lahore and continuing towards Skardu and the surrounding Baltistan region. Cold desert, Balti forts, high valleys and, where permitted and seasonally accessible, the Deosai plains.
Phase 1
Mountain arrival
Travel towards Skardu and settle in before exploring the surrounding valleys.
Phase 2
Desert and heritage
Visit Sarfaranga and Shigar for a contrast of cold-desert scenery and Balti heritage.
Phase 3
Forest and valley
Explore Basho Valley and its mountain environment.
Phase 4
Astore and Deosai
Continue towards Astore and, where permitted and seasonally accessible, Deosai.
Phase 5
Khaplu and Baltistan
Experience Khaplu’s landscapes, local culture and heritage architecture.
Phase 6
Minimarg
Add Minimarg only when current government permissions, weather and security conditions allow.
Seasonal notes are typical patterns, not promises. High passes and plains open and close with the snow, and some areas need permits. We confirm current conditions with local authorities when we build your programme.
Where the northern routes begin
The Skardu route leaves from Lahore after your pilgrimage. The Gilgit-Hunza route leaves from Islamabad, where a day at the Faisal Mosque and the Margalla Hills fits easily before the drive north.
Add the north to your yatra
Choose either route in the itinerary builder and we will draft the days around your dates, comfort level and the season.
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