AOA, Dear PWs & Gurus,
I live in Karachi and planning to go visit Gilgit, Astore and Skardu areas with my 4 friends in End of July / Beginning of August. I have 12-13 days and Following is our plan on the basis of research and going through the blogs,
Day 1 - Karachi to Pindi Via Train, stay in Pindi
Day 2 - Pindi to Chillas or Gilgit (if possible) and stay.
Day 3 - Naltar Valley and Lake, Duikar and Stay at Karimabad.
Day 4 - Baltit fort, Altit fort, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass and National Park (if time permits). Back to Gilgit and stay.
Day 5 - Reach Astore, visit Rupal, Kala Pani Valley and Tirshing, stay at Astore.
Day 6 - Rama Lake and Meadows, Fairy Meadows and Stay.
Day 7 - Deosai Park, Shausar Lake, Sadpara Lake, Budha Rocks and reach Skardu and Stay.
Day 8 - Mantokha Falls, Kharpocho Fort, Shigar, Kashmal, Chutran, Khaplu. Stay at skardu.
Day 9 - Kachura and Back to Naraan and stay.
Day 10 - Back to Pindi and get train.
Following are my questions:
1 - Is the plan manageable?
2 - Estimated Cost per Person? We have calculated as 35K, is it ok?
3 - Should we book any hi-ace or jeep from pindi?
4 - I have a buffer of 2 days, please advise where we can consume these days? Any split?
5 - Contact list for conveyance and hotels will be much appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
Adeel