Group Trips

Group travel can be chaotic and messy, which is why going on a trip with family or friends is the fun part and planning the trip, well… isn’t. But what if the group travel experience of your dreams could be organized without the hassle of you needing to plan every detail?

With 10Adventures group tours, you’ll be the mastermind behind an unforgettable trip without the need to worry about logistics, payments, or who can get time off for a holiday.

The VIP-level service of our Travel Advisors allows you to organize the adventure of your dreams, customize it exactly how you want to, and watch the savings roll in as more of your friends and family sign up for the once in a lifetime experience you created. It’s that simple!

Take the first step on your next group adventure by contacting one of our Travel Advisors today.

Make Family Memories That Will Last Generations

Share Your Mid-Life Crisis With Friends

Build A Rock-Solid Team Culture Based On Shared Experiences, Not Office Politics

Build Better Friendships Travelling The World

Benefits of 10Adventures Group Tours

From $1,960USDBook Now

Tours/Asia/Pakistan

Thallay La (Khaplu to Shigar) Trek

Explore the beautiful Thallay Valley on a moderate hiking adventure in Pakistan

4.8 (4 ratings)

Asia

Happiness Promise

As Seen In

From $1,960USDBook Now

Take the first step towards a private travel experience, customized just for you.

Expand Map

About this tour:

11 days

Jul-Sep

Trekking

Guided, Scheduled

Hotels, camping

Moderate (3/5)

What travellers are saying about 10Adventures

View All Testimonials

Why travellers choose this tour

At 10Adventures, we take care of the details so that our guests can focus on making memories. Enjoy these key features on this tour.

We're Canadian

Book with a Canadian company whose mission is to help you travel the world.

Meals

Don't worry about meals. 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 10 dinners are included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

Local Support

Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

Payments Made Easy

Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Thallay La (Khaplu to Shigar) Trek

This tour is based in hotels and campgrounds. Hotels on this trip are 2 and 3-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Hotel in Islamabad

Spend a night in a comfortable and an excellent-standard hotel in Islamabad. Enjoy the proximity to local amenities.

Night 2

Hotel in Skardu

Stay in a tourist-class in Skardu to enjoy the beautiful mountain views and local hospitality.

Night 3

Hotel in Khaplu

Spend a night surrounded by the beautiful Kashmir mountains, as you stay in a cozy local hotel.

Night 4-7

Full-serviced campgrounds along the Thallay La Trek

During the trek, four nights will be spent camping in a comfy two-person alpine tent.

Night 8

Hotel in Shigar

Spend a night surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan mountains, as you stay in a cozy local hotel.

Night 9-10

Hotel in Islamabad

Spend a night in a comfortable and an excellent-standard hotel in Islamabad. Enjoy the proximity to local amenities.

Planning a group trip?

Learn how we help group of friends, outdoor clubs and families get the tour they’ve been dreaming about.

Thallay La (Khaplu to Shigar) Trek Tour Details

Overview

Itinerary

Thallay La (Khaplu to Shigar) Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive to Islamabad

Overnight Location - Hotel in Islamabad | Distance - 40 minutes of driving | Meals - Lunch, dinner

Arrival at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day.

Day 2

Day 2: To Skardu

Overnight Location - Hotel in Skardu (2250m / 7,382’) | Distance - 2 hours of driving | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu on a 1-hour scenic flight. Then enjoy a free day for sightseeing exploring the Skardu Bazar. You will visit Manthal Rock Budha, Kharpocho fort, Organic village and Skardu Bazar.

Or In case of flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.

Day 3

Day 3: Drive to Khaplu

Overnight Location - Hotel in Khaplu (2500m / 8,202’) | Distance - 3 hours | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drive to Khaplu, passing through small villages of Ghanche district. You will have short stops at the meeting point of Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari and visit Yugo. Enjoy traditional lunch at Yugo and a cultural walk in the streets of Yugo to witness village life and meet locals.

Later in the afternoon you will arrive in Khaplu and check into the hotel with leisure time to visit the Khaplu fort museum and organic garden.

Day 4

Day 4: Khaplu to Thalay Broq

Overnight Location - Full-service campground in Thalay Valley (3200m 10,496’) | Distance - 2 hours | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, drive from Khaplu to Thalay valley (2 hours). Visit Daltir village, walk through the street, meet the locals and have leisure time to explore the area. Then drive to the Thallay broq campsite and have free time in the afternoon for a short hike.

Day 5

Day 5: Trek to Dubla Khan

Overnight Location - Full-service campground in Dubla Khan (3700m / 12,139’) | Distance - 3 hours, 5km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast at Thalay broq, start the trek through beautiful, lush green meadows. Marvel at the magnificent scenery of Karakoram peaks and meet cheerful Balti shepherds. You arrive early and have plenty of leisure time. Optional botanic walk in the afternoon.

Day 6

Day 6: Hike to High Camp

Overnight Location - High Camp (4180m / 13,714’) | Distance - 2 hours, 4km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Trek from Dubla Khan to the High Camp at 4180m. Then enjoy free time to visit the nearby glacial stream, test your scrambling skills on nearby rocks or venture out to spot some of the numerous Karakoram birds and flower species.

Day 7

Day 7: Trek to Camp 3

Overnight Location - Camp 3 (3750m / 12,303’) | Distance - 6-8 hours, 13km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

After two hours of trekking you will reach the top of the Thalay La (4800 m). Enjoy magnificent views to both sides and down to valleys, along with spectacular views of the Masherbrum range, Mango Gusor & many high peaks. After a short stay you will trek down towards Camp 3 (3750m) on the Shigar side.

Day 8

Day 8: Hike to Shigar Valley

Overnight Location - Hotel in Shigar Valley (2300m / 7,546’) | Distance - 5-6 hours, 16.5km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Trek down to Shigar Valley, passing through the beautiful pastures. Check into the hotel in Shigar and have free time in the afternoon. A visit to Shigar fort and fort museum in the late afternoon.

Day 9

Day 9: Drive back to Islamabad via Skardu

Overnight Location - Hotel in Skardu (2250m / 7,382’) | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and sightseeing after lunch.

Day 10

Day 10: Contingency day in case of delays

Overnight Location - Hotel in Islamabad | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

If you cannot fly due to the weather, you will travel down to Islamabad by road on the spectacular Karakoram Highway. If you fly from Skardu to Islamabad, there are plenty of sightseeing & cultural attractions in the capital region. The tour leader will advise on the options available, e.g. day excursion to the Taxila museum and archaeological sites or a visit to the famous Raja Bazar.

Day 11

Day 11: Departure day

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.

Tour Highlights

What's Included

Dates & Prices

Accommodation

Map

Reviews (4)

Tour Booking Process

FAQ

Tour Difficulty

From $1,960USD

This tour was made for you!

Start filling out your booking details. Once you submit your request, we'll review availability for this tour and contact you within 24 hours to further customize your perfect adventure.

Start Your Booking

Planning a group trip?

Learn how we help group of friends, outdoor clubs and families get the tour they’ve been dreaming about.

Why book with 10 Adventures?

Your trip. Your way.

Make lifelong memories with the people you care about most. We specialize in custom & private active travel experiences.

Travel made easy.

Spend your time making memories, not planning them. Enjoy a stress-free vacation and leave the trip logistics to us.

You matter to us.

No bots here. A real human is always a click or a call away to ensure you get the adventure of your dreams.

Travel authentically.

Immerse yourself in the destination with highly-vetted, local tour operators who love to showcase where they live.

As Seen On

We make it easy for travellers to book private travel experiences, so they can make memories exploring the world with the people that matter most.

— Richard Campbell, CEO

Thallay La (Khaplu to Shigar) Trek

What travellers are saying about 10Adventures

Why travellers choose this tour