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6-Day Shyok Winter Festival Tour
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6 days
Max Guests: 18
Hunza , Rakaposhi Basecamp
Description
Step into a winter wonderland at the Shyok Winter Festival, deep in the snowy mountains of Baltistan. From ice football and winter polo to hot yak soup and firelit dances, this is where cold becomes culture.
What to Expect
- Attend the Shyok Winter Festival with traditional games and sports
- Watch (or join!) ice football and snow tug-of-war
- Explore the snowy Sarfaranga Desert and frozen Indus
- Visit charming villages like Khaplu and Shigar
- Campfires, folk songs, and Balti cuisine in freezing beauty
- Stay in cozy hotels and warm homestays with local hospitality
Included/Exclude
Luxurious AC Transport
Professional Driver Service
Hotel Accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner
Entrance Fees
Fuel, tolls, and parking fees.
Driver’s Expenses
Meals Outside Breakfast
Personal Laundry Services
Personal Trekking Equipment
Unexpected Costs
Optional Activities
Additional Services Not Listed
Tips
Tour Amenities
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Breakfast
Local Tour Guide
Water Bottle
Tour Plan
- Day 1: Islamabad ➝ Skardu (By Air) Fly into Skardu and settle into the winter silence of the north.
- Day 2: Skardu ➝ Khaplu Travel past frozen rivers and deserts to reach the historic town of Khaplu.
- Day 3: Khaplu ➝ Shyok – Festival Day 1 Attend the opening of the Shyok Winter Festival: music, games, snow art.
- Day 4: Shyok Winter Festival – Day 2 Watch polo on snow, explore riverbanks, shop local crafts.
- Day 5: Shyok ➝ Skardu Return with stops at palaces and snow-covered villages.
- Day 6: Skardu ➝ Islamabad (By Air) Fly home from the frozen mountains.
Tour Location
Hunza , Rakaposhi Basecamp
