K2 Travels and Tours is a Skardu-based travel and car rental company run by people who were born and raised in Gilgit-Baltistan. For travelers looking to rent a car in Skardu with experienced local drivers, our team provides reliable transportation and personalized travel support across Gilgit-Baltistan.
We know these mountains not as a destination but as home. That local perspective shapes everything we do, from the vehicles we maintain to the routes we recommend and the honest advice we give before you book.
Our team has spent years helping travelers from across Pakistan and beyond navigate northern Pakistan safely. Families from Karachi planning their first mountain road trip. Honeymooners from Lahore looking for privacy and comfort. Solo travelers curious about places like Deosai Plains and Khaplu Valley that most tour operators skip. We work with all of them, and we take that responsibility seriously.
K2 Travels and Tours started from a simple goal: making travel in northern Pakistan more reliable and comfortable for visitors. The founders grew up watching tourists struggle to find reliable transport in Skardu. Informal drivers, unclear pricing, vehicles that were not suited for high-altitude terrain. The gap was obvious.
So we built something we would have wanted as travelers ourselves. A service rooted in the Karakoram, run by people who understand what mountain travel actually demands. Over time, that foundation grew into a fleet covering everything from city sedans to expedition-ready Land Cruisers. The commitment, though, has stayed the same since day one.
We operate across the full range of northern travel needs. For city transfers and paved roads around Skardu, the Toyota Corolla and Premio work well. For rough mountain terrain, Deosai Plains, Basho Valley, and the tracks leading into Shigar and Kharmang, we provide 4x4 jeeps, Toyota Prado, and Land Cruiser options that are built for the conditions.
Airport transfers from Skardu Airport are available for all incoming flights. Drivers are briefed on your arrival time and wait on-site so your trip starts without friction the moment you land.
Beyond car rental, we plan private tours, customized family trips, and honeymoon packages covering destinations across Gilgit-Baltistan. Whether you want to visit Shangrila Resort, Upper Kachura Lake, the Katpana Desert, Satpara Lake, or travel the KKH all the way to Attabad Lake and Passu Cones in Hunza Valley, we build the itinerary around your pace and preferences, not a fixed schedule.
Pricing is explained upfront. There are no charges that appear at the end of a trip that were not discussed at the start. Every quote breaks down the daily rate, driver service, and any route-specific costs clearly.
Our drivers are licensed, local, and experienced with high-altitude driving. They know the seasonal road conditions, where certain tracks become impassable after heavy rain, and which roads require a 4x4. That knowledge protects your trip and, more importantly, protects you.
We also stay reachable. If your flight to Skardu is delayed, if a road is blocked, if plans change mid-trip, we respond. That kind of support is harder to find than people expect, and we know it matters.
Our services cover Skardu city, Shigar Valley, Khaplu Valley, Kharmang, Roundu, and Basho Valley for local and day trips. For extended travel, we operate routes to Hunza Valley, Karimabad, Gilgit, and Naran Kaghan.
Key tourist destinations including Deosai Plains, Sheosar Lake, Shangrila Resort, Satpara Lake, Lower and Upper Kachura Lake, Sarfaranga Cold Desert, and the Indus River corridor are all part of our regular coverage.
Vehicles are cleaned before every trip and checked regularly. We do not put a driver behind the wheel of a car that is not ready for the road, and we do not cut corners on vehicle condition because the terrain here demands full attention.
Travel in northern Pakistan can be unpredictable. Weather shifts, roads close, plans move. Our job is to absorb that uncertainty so you do not have to. Every traveler who books with us should finish their trip feeling that the journey was worth it, not just the destination.
Whether you are visiting Skardu for the first time or returning to explore more of the northern areas, our team is ready to help you travel comfortably, safely, and at your own pace.
Whether you need a straightforward airport transfer or a fully customized two-week itinerary across the northern areas, select your desired rental car or reach out to us, and we’ll create a plan that fits your timeline and budget.
You can find us at Main Alamdar Chowk, near HBL Bank, Skardu. Reach us by phone at +92 340 8916720 or send us a message on WhatsApp for a quick response.
