Eid Offer for Katpana Lake
A full-day family outing to the Katpana Cold Desert and the Kachura lakes, with private pickup and drop-off from Skardu.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free pickup and drop facility
1 day
Up to 10 guests
Skardu · Gilgit-Baltistan · Pakistan
The high valleys,
with people who live there.
Private tours, family holidays and custom journeys across Skardu, Hunza, Deosai and Fairy Meadows — planned by a local team that knows the roads, the seasons and the quiet places.
Locally owned in Skardu
Private 4x4 transfers
Clear, honest pricing
Current offer
A real trip, ready to book
We publish what we actually run. This is our live offer for this season — check the details and send a booking request when the dates suit you.
Where we go
Thirteen places worth the journey
From the cold desert at Skardu to the blossoms of Hunza, every destination below is one we travel ourselves — with current, first-hand advice on when to go.
Why KayinaatTrip
Local knowledge is the whole point.
Mountain travel rewards preparation. We live here year-round, so we plan around the things a website cannot tell you: which road is open, where the light is best, and when to slow down.
Routes that respect the season
We adjust the order of your days to road conditions, weather and altitude — not to a fixed bus timetable.
One team, start to finish
Your guide, driver, hotels and permits are arranged by the same people you speak to before you arrive.
Prices you can read
We quote per person, in PKR, with what is included spelled out. No surprise “mountain fee” on the last day.
Deosai, in July
Wildflowers, brown bears and weather that changes by the hour — a guide makes the difference.
From the road
What it actually looks like
Photographs from our own journeys across Baltistan and Hunza — no stock landscapes, no filters pretending to be somewhere else.
The people
You will know who you are travelling with
A small team of guides, planners and drivers — most of us born in these valleys.
Bashir Hussain
CEO & Lead Mountain Guide
K2 and Broad Peak summiteer with more than 15 years guiding treks and adventure tours across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Shabbir Hussain
General Manager & Tour Operations
Logistics specialist who arranges transport, hotels and permits so every Skardu, Hunza and Northern Pakistan trip runs smoothly.
Muhammad Raza
Cultural Tour Guide
Historian and storyteller who brings Balti culture, forts and mountain heritage to life on every Skardu and Shigar tour.
Traveller notes
What guests remember
A few words from people who trusted us with their days in the mountains.
Verified guest
KayinaatTrip turned our K2 Base Camp dream into reality. The guides knew every stone on the trail. Best travel decision we have ever made.
Markus B.
K2 Base Camp Trek · Frankfurt, Germany
Verified guest
Fairy Meadows at sunrise with Nanga Parbat glowing gold — I will never forget it. The team handled everything perfectly, from Islamabad to the meadow.
Sarah T.
Fairy Meadows Tour · London, UK
Verified guest
Deosai was absolutely surreal — wildflowers as far as the eye could see and actual brown bears. KayinaatTrip’s local knowledge is unmatched.
James O.
Deosai Safari · Sydney, Australia
Good to know
Questions we hear most
Practical answers about seasons, roads, altitude and payments. If yours is not here, just ask.
How do I book a tour with KayinaatTrip?
Send an enquiry or book online. We confirm availability and the itinerary by email or WhatsApp, then ask for the details needed for hotels, transport and permits. A booking reference is issued as soon as the request is recorded.
Where is KayinaatTrip based?
Our office is near Skardu Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan. Our drivers and guides live in the region, which lets us adjust plans quickly when weather or road conditions change.
What is included in a tour price?
Each package page lists its own inclusions. For custom trips we confirm transport, accommodation, meals, guides and permits in writing before you pay, so there are no hidden extras.
Can you customise an itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, budget, group size and the places you want to see. We build the route around your pace, the season and current road conditions.
What should I pack for Gilgit-Baltistan?
Layers for warm days and cold nights, sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, a rain shell and a power bank. For Deosai and Fairy Meadows add a warm hat, gloves and a head torch.
Let's plan it
Your northern Pakistan trip starts with one honest conversation.
Send your dates and we will come back with a route, a realistic budget and the seasonal details that matter.