Skardu & Shigar with our guests

Our small group travelled the Skardu and Shigar route in October. These are two places at the heart of our Baltistan journeys: lakes and desert landscapes around Skardu, and village walks and a restored fort in Shigar.

Palaces, Lakes & Cold Desert begins with a flight to Skardu and continues to Shigar on the day of arrival. The itinerary includes the Sarfaranga cold desert, the Amburiq Mosque and Shigar Fort, with time for village walks.

From Shigar, the journey follows the Shyok to Khaplu, with visits to Khaplu Palace and the Chaqchan Mosque. It finishes with two nights in Skardu, among the lakes, dunes and Buddhist carvings.

Walking is gentle throughout. That leaves room to make the days as full or as relaxed as you want them, with your guide and private transport arranged. A personal consultation is where we begin shaping that balance for your own journey.