Pakistan Skardu Challenge
Dates: September 18th 2025 – September 28th, 2025
Registration Fee: $1,500
Fundraising Target: $3,500
Intensity: Tough
Type: Hike/Trek
Location: Skardu, Pakistan
Discover the Beauty of Pakistan
Package and Information
What your Registration Fee Covers
What will Islamic Relief cover with registration fees?
- Accommodation
- All transfers to cities and towns
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Daily evening tea/green tea
- Entry tickets
- English speaking travel guide
- Fuel expenses, toll and parking fees
- 4*4 vehicle (where required)
- Mineral water in vehicles
- Basic First Aid
- Rafting equipment
- Rock climbing equipment
- Porters for camping equipment
What is NOT COVERED by your Registration Fee
What will YOU have to cover?
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Additional food outside of arranged meals
- Porters for personal luggage participants
- Flight cancellations
- Laundry
- Room service
- Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Islamabad
Arrive in Pakistan’s capital. Settle in and meet your fellow challengers.
Day 2 – Field Visit
Get inspired with visits to Islamic Relief Pakistan projects. Evening dinner at 1969 Restaurant.
Day 3 – Journey to Naran
Scenic 8-hour drive to Naran Valley with a stop for lunch. Enjoy river rafting at Kunhar River.
Day 4 – Naran to Skardu
Drive through the mountains with stops at Nanga Parbat and the junction point of three mighty ranges.
Day 5 – Skardu Exploration
Tour Shangrila Lake, Soq Valley, and experience a desert safari in Sarfarnga.
Day 6 – Deosai Adventure
Full-day Jeep tour to Sadpara Lake, Bara Pani, and Sheosar Lake in the world’s second-highest plateau.
Day 7 – Trek to Kutwal Lake
Start the Hike! Jeep to Sassi, then a 5–6 hour trek to the stunning Kutwal Lake. Camp overnight.
Day 8 – Explore Haramosh
Free day at Kutwal Lake or trek to Haramosh Base Camp. Camp under the stars again.
Day 9 – Return to Naran
Trek back, jeep to Sassi, and drive to Naran for an overnight stay.
Day 10 – Back to Islamabad
Return journey with time to relax or shop in the capital.
Day 11 – Farewell & Departure
Drop-off at the airport. Tour ends.
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Physical Fitness: Individuals should be physically fit and capable of participating in physically demanding challenges.
- Health Conditions: Participants should not have any severe medical or health conditions that could jeopardize their well-being, such as physical injuries, heart conditions, or pregnancy. *It is advisable to consult with a doctor before signing up*
- Fundraising Goal: All participants must raise 100% of their fundraising goal before the challenge begins.
- Selection Process: All applicants will undergo a selection process to ensure that participants meet the specific requirements and criteria of the challenge. Selected participants will be notified and provided with further instructions on registering and preparing for the event
Refund Policy
Refund requests for deposit payments will only be considered if vendor payments have not yet been finalized. Once vendor payments have been completed, deposit payments become non-refundable. Please note that this may occur as early as one month prior to the event or even earlier.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and hidden valleys of northern Pakistan. The Skardu Challenge 2025 takes you deep into the heart of the breathtaking Karakoram range — one of the most stunning, yet least explored mountain regions in the world.
This isn’t just a trek, it’s an adventure of the soul.
Over 12 days, you’ll hike through dramatic landscapes, explore ancient forts, and connect with the vibrant Balti culture. Each day on the trail brings something new — from serene alpine lakes to panoramic mountain views that will leave you breathless.
Whether you’re chasing awe-inspiring scenery, personal transformation, or a cause greater than yourself — this is your chance to experience the magic of Pakistan like never before.
Fundraise for Water: Walk for Their Access
While you trek through pristine mountain trails, others walk miles every day to collect water that is often unsafe and unclean.
By taking part in the Skardu Challenge, you’ll be fundraising for Islamic Relief Canada’s Water for Life projects, helping build long-term, sustainable solutions for water-scarce communities around the world.
Every dollar you raise will help bring clean water to families in need — transforming daily life, improving health, and giving communities the chance to thrive.
This is more than a hike. It’s a movement.
Walk with purpose. Fundraise with impact. Change lives.
Questions?
You can email [email protected] with any questions or for any further information. We’re here to support 9am to 5pm EST, Monday to Friday.