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This expedition combines the ultimate thrill of high-altitude paragliding over the Skardu Valley with an immersive cultural and scenic journey through the heart of the Karakoram. Starting from Islamabad, you'll travel via the legendary Karakoram Highway to Skardu. The core adventure is a multi-day paragliding experience from Payu, a spectacular site offering long, stable flights with breathtaking views of the 8,000m giant Nanga Parbat. The itinerary is padded with ample time for acclimatization, exploration of ancient Buddhist heritage, visits to serene alpine lakes, and immersion in the unique Balti culture, ensuring a holistic Himalayan adventure.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival in Islamabad, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and assistance at the airport. You'll then be transferred to your designated hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay in the comfort of the hotel in Islamabad, preparing for the upcoming adventures. Altitude: 540 M Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The first chapter begins upon your arrival in Skardu. Skardu, with its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas, welcomes you to a region characterized by its natural splendor and unique charm. From Skardu, your path leads you to Yugo, a beautiful village located en route between Khaplu and Shigar . As you transition from Skardu to Yugo, you'll likely traverse diverse landscapes, be it winding roads, sweeping valleys, or majestic mountains.
Drive to Askoli
Short trek Payu. Meet the paragliding team, gear check, and site briefing.
These days are dedicated to flying. Mornings are for assessing conditions, setting up, and taking off from the designated mountain slope. Experience flights of varying duration (often 30-90 minutes depending on conditions) over the Indus Valley with Nanga Parbat as your backdrop. Professional pilots (tandem) or guides for solo pilots will manage the flights. Includes debriefs, rest, and local exploration in Payu. Weather-dependent activities are built-in; backup days ensure you get multiple flying opportunities.
Trek back to Askoli from Payu
Skardu
Flight to Islamabad
Fly Back to Home
Services
| All domestic flights and road transfers |
| • All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room) |
| • All trekking accommodation |
| • All camping site and bridge fees |
| • All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc) |
| • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
| • Licensed professional guide (government requirement) |
| • Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc) |
| • Porter for personal luggage 15 KGs |
| • First aid medicine kit (basic) |
| • Satellite phone for emergencies |
| • D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent. |
| • International airfare and airport taxes. |
| • Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients. |
| Tips for drivers, porters and staff |
| • Single Supplement |
| • Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements |
| • Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour |
| • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone charges, liquor or soft drinks, |
| • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely |
| • Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above. |
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Muhammad Ishaq
CEOI am a professional mountaineer and expert mountain guide in the Karakoram Range. In addition to my guiding work, I have recently opened a climbing training center in Huahe Valley, where I aim to share my knowledge and experience with aspiring climbers and adventurers.
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