The Astore District is situated in a region surrounded by various neighboring districts. To the north, it shares its boundaries with the Gilgit District, while the Roundup District lies to the northeast. In the east, the district is adjacent to the Skardu District, and to the southeast, it is bordered by the Kharmang District. To the west, it shares its boundaries with the Diamer District.
The southwestern border of Astore District adjoins the Neelum District of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and to the south, it is adjacent to the Bandipore District in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
| Day 1 | Departure from Islamabad (early morning) Journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH). Crossing through Indus River and passing through Besham, Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha dam sites Night Stay in Chilas |
| Day 2 | Drive to Astore valley from Chilas (4hrs) Drive along Astore river through villages Stop at Astore Bazaar Jeep drive to Rama on non-metalled road. Ascend towards hotel/guest house in Rama Drive towards Rama lake (walk in some scenarios) for photography (views of Nanga Parbat) Night stay in Rama/Astore (depending on hotel availability) |
| Day 3 | Morning walk in the forest/vegetation area near Polo ground Departure for Deosai Plateau (early drive if you want to cross bara pani) Cross Bara Pani Picnic lunch at Deosai National Park Stop at Sheosar lake Stop at Sadara lake/Dam Night stay in Skardu |
| Day 4 | Drive to Shangrila Resort Visit Upper Kachura lake Drive through Cold Desert to Shigar Visit Shigar Fort Residence (lunch) Drive back to Skardu city and hike to Kharpocho fort (40min hike – optional) Night stay in Skardu |
| Day 5 | Drive to Ghanche district Visit Sailing village below Khaplu valley and visit Haji Mushtaq fish farm Drive to Khaplu Visit Chaqchan Mosque Visit of Khaplu Fort Residence (Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan) Drive to Kharmang district Visit Manthoka water falls (packed lunch) Night stay in Skardu |
| Day 6 | Drive towards Islamabad via Babusar(if open) or KKH Night stay in Naran/Kaghan or Besham |
| Day 7 | Departure for Islamabad Arrival and drop in Islamabad Dream your journey |
