Glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan means fixed tents, domes or cabin-style pods with real beds, heating and a proper bathroom, set up at a handful of specific sites rather than something you can arrange anywhere. The best-known are around Skardu's Katpana desert and inside Deosai National Park, with smaller operations in Hunza. A night runs from roughly PKR 12,000 to 30,000 depending on the site and season, which puts it above a budget guesthouse and around mid-range hotel money.
This guide covers where the real sites are, what you get for the price, and whether it beats a hotel room for a night in the mountains.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Main locations | Katpana desert and Deosai (Skardu district), a few sites in Hunza |
| Typical price | Roughly PKR 12,000–30,000 per night, 2026 |
| What's included | Bed, heating/cooling, solar power, hot shower, meals often extra |
| Best months | June to September; Deosai sites close for winter |
| Booking | Direct through the operator or a hotel booking site, ahead of peak weeks |
Where glamping actually exists in Gilgit-Baltistan
Unlike ordinary camping, which you can do almost anywhere flat with your own tent, glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan is tied to a small number of fixed sites run by specific operators.
- Katpana desert, near Skardu. A cold desert of sand dunes at around 2,200 metres, a short drive from Skardu city, with glamping tents and cabin-style units set among the dunes.
- Deosai National Park. Tented camps inside the plateau, aimed at people who want a night at altitude among the wildflowers and marmots without carrying their own gear.
- Hunza. A smaller number of glamping resorts around Karimabad and Mominabad, generally domes or fixed tents on a hillside plot with valley views.
Outside these clusters, "glamping" advertised elsewhere in the region is often a guesthouse garden with a few decorated tents rather than a purpose-built site, so check photos and recent reviews before booking.
What a glamping stay includes
The better-established sites pitch themselves specifically at people who want the setting of camping without giving up comfort. Units are typically built for two to four people and commonly include:
- A proper bed rather than a sleeping mat, with heavier bedding for cold nights
- Solar power for lighting and charging
- Heating for cold nights and, at lower-altitude sites, cooling for summer afternoons
- An attached or nearby bathroom with a hot shower
- Meals available on-site, sometimes included and sometimes charged separately
Read what is included before booking. Some quote the tent alone, others bundle breakfast or all meals, and at remote sites like Deosai there is nowhere else to eat once you arrive.
What it costs against a hotel room
Reported 2026 rates for glamping units in the region run from about PKR 12,000 to 30,000 a night for two to four people, which overlaps with a good mid-range hotel room in Skardu or Hunza and sits above a basic guesthouse. You are not paying less for the experience; you are paying for the setting, and for infrastructure like solar power and heating that has to be trucked or carried to a site with no mains connection.
Prices move by season and by how far the site is from the nearest town. A dune-side unit a short drive from Skardu will usually cost less than a tent inside Deosai, where everything, including staff, has to be supplied from three or more hours away.
Comfort at altitude and after dark
The appeal of these sites is also their main limitation: they put you somewhere genuinely remote, and nights get cold even in summer. Deosai sits at around 4,100 metres and drops close to freezing after dark between June and September, so the heating and heavier bedding in a glamping unit matter more than they would at a lowland campsite.
Mobile signal is patchy to absent at Deosai and thin in parts of Katpana, so treat a night there as offline. Bring any medication you need with you rather than assuming a site can source it, and if anyone in your group has altitude concerns, read up before committing to a Deosai night specifically; a Katpana or Hunza site, both much lower, is the easier choice.
Is it worth it?
If the appeal is a comfortable night with a view that a hotel room can't give you, particularly at Deosai or in the Katpana dunes, it is worth the money. It suits couples, small families with older children, and anyone who wants one memorable night rather than a full trip of camping.
It suits fewer people if you are travelling on a tight budget, since a guesthouse room costs less for a similar level of comfort in town, or if anyone in the group needs easy access to a pharmacy or hospital, given how remote some sites are. For a first Gilgit-Baltistan trip with limited time, a night or two of glamping fits well alongside hotel stays rather than instead of them; our Skardu and Deosai itinerary covers how to build a Deosai night into a wider trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan available all year?
No. Deosai sites close for winter, generally from around November to May, when the plateau is snowbound. Lower sites near Skardu and in Hunza have a longer season but are still busiest and best equipped from June to September.
Do glamping sites in Gilgit-Baltistan have working bathrooms?
The established sites do, with an attached or nearby bathroom and hot water, usually solar-heated. Confirm this with the specific operator before booking, since standards vary between sites.
Is glamping cheaper than a hotel in Skardu or Hunza?
Not usually. At roughly PKR 12,000–30,000 a night in 2026, it is comparable to a mid-range hotel room rather than a budget option. You are paying for the location and setting, not a discount.
Can I book glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan on the day?
In peak season, June to September, and around long weekends, book ahead. Sites have a limited number of units, and popular ones at Deosai and Katpana can fill up.
Is a Deosai glamping night safe for altitude?
Deosai sits at around 4,100 metres, high enough that some visitors feel breathless or get a headache the first night. Spend a day at lower altitude in Skardu beforehand if you can, drink water, and treat any bad headache, nausea or dizziness by descending. Our travel guide has more on altitude across the region.
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