Destination

Frequently asked questions

Which region of northern Pakistan should I visit?

Skardu and Baltistan for the great glaciers and K2. Hunza for forts, orchards and the Karakoram Highway. Deosai for wildlife and high plateau. Naran, Kaghan and Kashmir for green valleys within a day of Islamabad.

How do I get to Gilgit-Baltistan?

Fly Islamabad to Skardu in about an hour, or drive the Karakoram Highway in sixteen to twenty hours over two days. Flights are spectacular but weather-dependent, so we plan a road fallback into every itinerary.

Is northern Pakistan safe for tourists?

Gilgit-Baltistan is among the most settled parts of the country and tourism is well established there. We are a Skardu-based Balti team working in our own valleys, with a satellite phone in camp and a rescue plan on every trip.

What altitude will I reach?

Skardu sits at 2,230 m, Deosai at 4,114 m, K2 Base Camp at 5,150 m and Gondogoro La at 5,585 m. We build acclimatisation days into every itinerary that goes high, and carry a sat phone and rescue plan above base camp.

Do you cover destinations outside Gilgit-Baltistan?

Yes. We also run trips to Naran and Kaghan, Kumrat and Swat, Murree and the Galiyat, and Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir. These work well for shorter trips, family travel, or when the high routes are closed.