Deosai Plains Jeep Safari
Cross the high Deosai Plains by 4x4 from Skardu to Astore, past Sheosar Lake and wildflower meadows.






4x4 journeys across Deosai, Shandur, Shimshal and the Cholistan and Thar deserts with expert local drivers. Run by The Golden Adventure (TGA).
Cross the high Deosai Plains by 4x4 from Skardu to Astore, past Sheosar Lake and wildflower meadows.
4x4 adventure into the Cholistan Desert, with Derawar Fort, sand dunes and a night in a desert camp.
4x4 journey into the Thar Desert: Umarkot, Mithi, desert villages, the Karoonjhar hills and Jain temples.
Drive the dramatic Shimshal road to the remotest village in Hunza, with Passu, Attabad Lake and Khunjerab.
Drive from Chitral over the Shandur Pass, home of the world's highest polo ground, to Gilgit and Hunza.
A 16-day 4x4 journey: Chitral, Kalash, the Shandur Pass, Hunza, Khunjerab, Skardu and the Deosai Plains.
Some of Pakistan's most spectacular places are reached by rough tracks rather than highways: the high Deosai Plains, the Shandur Pass, the gorge road to Shimshal, and the deserts of Cholistan and Thar. A 4x4 jeep safari is the best way to reach them in comfort, with no trekking needed.
All our jeep safari tours use well-maintained 4x4 vehicles with experienced local drivers, an English-speaking guide, hotels and guesthouses, and help at every checkpoint. They are perfect for families, photographers and travellers who love road journeys.
| Safari | Days | Difficulty | Region | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholistan Desert Jeep Safari | 5 | Easy | Cholistan, Punjab | November – February |
| Thar Desert Jeep Safari | 5 | Easy | Thar Desert, Sindh | November – February |
| Deosai Plains Jeep Safari | 6 | Easy | Deosai National Park | July – September |
| Shimshal Valley Jeep Safari | 7 | Easy to moderate | Upper Hunza | May – October |
| Shandur Pass Jeep Safari | 9 | Easy | Chitral, Shandur & Hunza | June – September |
| Grand Northern Pakistan Jeep Safari | 16 | Easy to moderate | Hindu Kush, Karakoram & Himalaya | July – September |
Mountain safaris to Deosai, Shandur and Shimshal run in summer, when the passes are open. Desert safaris to Cholistan and the Thar run in winter, when the weather is cool.
We use 4x4 jeeps such as Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados, with a maximum of 3–4 passengers per vehicle. Roads can be rough, but no walking is needed.
July to September for Deosai and the high passes, May to October for Shimshal, and November to February for the deserts. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
We provide a Letter of Invitation for your visa; see our Pakistan visa guide. Foreigners register at checkpoints, and areas near borders may need extra permission, which we arrange.
More questions? See our Pakistan travel FAQ, read reviews from our guests, or plan your trip with our team.
No. Jeep safaris are designed for travellers who want to reach remote places without trekking. Short optional walks are offered.
Well-maintained 4x4 jeeps such as Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados, with experienced local drivers and a maximum of 3–4 passengers per jeep.
Yes. Most of our jeep safaris are easy and great for families, though some mountain roads are long and bumpy.
Summer (July to September) for mountain safaris, and winter (November to February) for the Cholistan and Thar deserts.
Yes. Jeep safaris combine well with treks, culture tours and wildlife tours. Tell us your plans and we will design the route.
Every jeep safari can run privately for your group, or we can design a custom 4x4 route anywhere in Pakistan. Tell us your dates, interests and group size, and our team will plan it.
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