Route guide · updated for 2026
Minimarg → Skardu
The 'piece of heaven' behind Burzil connects to Baltistan only through Deosai's grass ocean — two of Pakistan's most restricted beauties sharing one seasonal thread.
Distance
190 km
Drive time
7–8 h (seasonal, permits required)
Via
Burzil area → Chilim (Astore) → Deosai → Skardu
The road, honestly
Minimarg sits in a permit-controlled border zone — Pakistani visitors need NOC clearance (arranged in Gilgit/Astore; foreigners generally not permitted). From Chilim the route joins the Deosai crossing; the season mirrors the plateau's.
Stops worth the minutes
DomelChilimSheosar LakeSadpara
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do you need a permit for Minimarg?
Yes — an NOC for the border zone, arranged through the authorities (we handle it for eligible guests). The Skardu link then runs via Chilim and the Deosai crossing in season.
Skip the logistics. Keep the scenery.
Private convoys on this corridor with photo-stop discipline, or the full journey folded into a SafarGB itinerary at Skardu.
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