Pakistan is a paradise for mountains trekkers, most of the trekking routes lay in the northern mountains of The Karakorams, the Himalayas, Hindukush and Pamir. For most of the treks, The Ministry of Tourism, Government of Pakistan, has defined trekking as walking below 6500 meters. It has designated three Zones for trekking; open, restricted and closed. Foreigners may trek anywhere in open zone without a permit or services of a licensed mountain guide. For trekking in restricted zone, foreigners must pay the prescribed fee per person per trek to obtain a trekking permit from the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of Pakistan. Its also requires a hire a licensed mountain guide; buy a personal accident insurance policy for the guide and the porters and to attend mandatory briefing and de-briefing at the Ministry of Tourism, and the beginning and the end of the trekking trip. The tourist season is from April to October in the mountains areas. Pakistan offer a trekking blessed with some of the worlds nearly all rugged and splendid Himalayan scenery. Four of the world’s greatest mountain ranges, there almost 37 of the world’s 100 highest peaks, including K-2 (8611 second in the world), are located in these mountains. Five of these peaks are over 8000 meters and about 100 over 7000 meters. Trekking in the Gligit Baltsitan, in no other part of the world can be found such a complex of Himalayan ranges glaciers, lush valleys and mountain folk. Each range is daunting in itself and worthy of exploration. Together, they stand for the most interesting and exciting mountain destinations to be found anywhere in the world! The high mountain regions of Gligit Baltsitan are very different in spirit to the neighboring Himalayas. Pakistan attracts thousands of tourists every year and most of them come only to visit the Gligit Baltsitan. This region is supposed to be one of the most rugged, isolated places on earth. This sole blend within this mountainous landscape makes Gligit Baltsitan is a paradise for Mountaineers, Trekkers, and adventure lovers. Here most of the mountains are simply huge monoliths of granite which raise abruptly and vertically for thousands of meters out of many a valley floor; creating awe-inspiring and inimitable mountain vistas. There is little arable land left for the tiny population that inhabits this barren but beautiful wilderness therefore, wherever possible. Every inch of arable land is carefully terraced and tended. Karakorum Experience Pakistan ensures that for trekker’s mountaineers for adventure package trip in Pakistan with wonderful life time experience. Karakorum Experience Pakistan promises and offers you all the help to make your journey to Pakistan an exciting and memorable affair, we have wild trekking variety.

Trekking Gondogoro la trek

The world’s famous peak K-2 and the highest pass Gondogoro La trek follows the rout up to the Baltoro Glacier (62km) and passes surrounded by the great connection of the above 8000m high peaks in the world. This is the world unique trek where you can view the famous highest peaks. Concordia (4720m) is the setting point of Godwin – Austen and Baltoro Glacier, Spectacular views surrounded by famous peaks, the K-2 (8611m) world second highest peak, Broad peak (8060m) Gasherburm Peak II (8035m) and Gasherburm I. The route runs to base camp of K-2 is the remarkable journey and great explorations. On the way to Gondogoro La (5668m) is more adventurous to climb the world’s highest pass, It gives panoramic view of K-2 and other peaks 5668.

ITINERARY

Day 01	Arrive in Islamabad
Day 02	Briefing at Ministry of Tourism
Day 03	Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas
Day 04	Free day or Drive from Chilas to Skardu
Day 05	Drive to Askoli
Day 06	Trek to Jula
Day 07	Trek to Paiju
Day 08	Rest day at Paiju
Day 09	Trek to Khobursay
Day 10	Trek to Urdokas
Day 11	Trek to Goro-I
Day 12	Trek to Concordia
Day 13	Free day at Concordia
Day 14	Trek to Ali camp
Day 15	Trek to Khuspang over Gondogoro Pass
Day 16	Free day at Khuspang
Day 17	Trek to Shaischo
Day 18	Trek to Hushe
Day 19	Drive to Skardu
Day 20	Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas
Day 21	Free day or drive to Islamabad
Day 22	Fly onwards destination

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Biafo Hisper Trek

Biafo Glacier (60 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (61 km. long) meet at the 5151 m. Hispar Pass to form one of the longest glacial systems outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms; Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east.
In olden times warriors from Hunza would use this natural pathway to invade the peoples of Askolie in Baltistan. Later, the well known sport of "Polo," a Balti word meaning ball, served as a more positive outlet for aggression between these two kingdoms and matches were played on stretches of level ground in this locality.
Because the Biafo-Hispar region is very remote it serves as the last stronghold for many animals; including Himalayan bear, ibex, markhor and the snow leopard. H.W. Tilman, an English adventurer, claimed he saw footprints of the Yeti during his trek there in 1937.
At the base of Hispar Pass on its eastern flank rests Snow Lake, a basin of ice (16 km. wide) surrounded by granite pinnacles yet to be climbed. Glaciologists have conducted various experiments on the lake and have found the ice to be approximately 1.6 km. deep. Some go as far as to say that Snow Lake represents the last of the original ice cap in the earth's temperate zones.
The first segment of the journey from Islamabad to Askolie is identical to that of the K-2 Trek (see enclosed). We begin our walk from Askolie towards K-2 then shortly head west onto the Biafo Glacier. After trekking three to four days we arrive at Baintha Campsite located on an ablation valley below the granite peaks of the Ogre (7813 m.).
The walk takes us past glistening clear lakes, bright spots of green grass, glorious wild flowers and the ever present vertical snow covered peaks hanging above to complete this dazzling scene. The next two days take us over the white covered Biafo Glacier to Snow Lake. We then make the exhilarating walk up to Hispar Pass continuously overwhelmed by the incredible views.
Having reached the highest point of our journey atop Hispar Pass (5151 m.) we begin the descent into Hunza; a land where the language, culture and ethnic background is vastly different than that of Baltistan. We follow the Hispar Glacier past massive mountains such as Kanjut Sar (7760 m.) and Disteghil Sar (7885 m.) reaching the end of the glacier in four to five days.
The green oasis of Hispar Village awaits us signaling only another dayÍs walk before a jeep transports us to Karimabad, Hunza. First sight of the lush valley of Hunza is breathtaking and in some ways makes up for the nostalgia one feels after completing a long walk. We spend one night in Karimabad then we are off to Gilgit by way of the KKH. Depending on weather conditions we then fly or drive back to Islamabad.
Itinerary

Day 01	Arrive in Rawalpindi
Day 02	Rawalpindi - Chilas
Day 03	Chilas - Skardu
Day 04	Skardu - Askoli
Day 05	Askoli - Namla
Day 06	Namla – Mango
Day 07	Mango - Biantha
Day 08	Biantha rest day
Day 09	Biantha - Marfogoro
Day 10	Marfogoro – Snow Lake
Day 11	Snow lake rest day
Day 12	Snow lake-Hispar base
Day 13	Hispar la – Hispar base
Day 14	Hispar base – khani base
Day 15	Khani base - Yutmaru
Day 16	Yutmaru – Pumari Chhish
Day 17	Pumari Chhish – Bitanmal
Day 18	Bitanmal – Hispar
Day 19	Hispar village - Karimabad
Day 20	Karimabad – Gilgit
Day 21	Gilgit – Basham
Day 22	Basham – Islamabad
Day 23	Fly to next destination

Concordia & K2 Base Camp Trek

Trekking in the Karakoram Mountains is a wonderful experience, but trekking to Concordia is a journey of lifetime. Baltoro, home of hundreds of peaks, also home of four 8,000 meter peaks; K - 2 (8,611m) (Mountain of Mountains), Broad Peak (8,047m), Gasherbrum - I (8,068m), and Gasherbrum - II (8,035m) The trek is located in the heart of the mighty Karakoram and offers magnificent view of snow - caped mountains. Galen Rowell described Concordia as the “throne room of the mountain gods”. We have a special day reserved free at Concordia to explore the hidden beauty of these panoramic peaks or the same day can be used to visit K-2 Base Camp if you are fit enough to go and come back

	Itinerary
Days	Programs
Day 01:	Arrival in Islamabad
Day 02:	Islamabad Skardu or	Chilas if no flight
Day 03:	Chilas	Skardu
Day 04:	Skardu	Askoli
Day 05:	Askoli	Jula
Day 06:	jula	Paiju
Day 07:	Rest at Paiju
Day 08:	Paiju	Khuburche
Day 09:	Khuburche	Urdukus
Day 10:	Urdukas	Goro
Day 11:	Goro	Concordia
Day 12:	Concordia	K-2 base camp
Day 13:	Free day at K-2 Basecamp
Day 14:	Back to Concordia
Day 15:	Concordia	Ali camp
Day 16:	Ali comp	khispang
Day 17:	khispang	shayechu
Day 18:	shayechu	Skardu
Day 19:	Skardu - Islamabad or	Chilas if no flight
Day 20:	Chilas	Islamabad
Day 21:	Free day in Islamabad
Day 22:	Transfer to airport for your return flight

Great Karakoram Traverse Trek

A combination of our established Gondogoro La, K2 and Snow Lake treks, this 5-week expedition must rank as the ultimate Karakoram challenge which starts from the south-east at Hushe and ends in Nagar/Hunza to the north-west. Starting out from the Hushe Valley, we cross the Gondogoro pass (5,850m) into Concordia, where we allow time to visit K2 Base camp before set ting off down the Baltoro Glacier to the snout of the Biafo Glacier. From where we follow the excellent Snow Lake route over the Hispar La (5151 M) into Nagar/Hunza. This is a sustained and strenuous high level adventure in a remote location, with more of the feeling and logistics of an expedition than a trek. The trek is tough though but the reward is greater.

	ITINERARY
Days	Program
1	Arrival at Islamabad
2	Islamabad to Skardu (by air if weather permits, otherwise by road)
3	Skardu to Hushe (on jeeps)
4	Hushe to Saitcho
5	Saitcho to Dulsung Pa
6	Dulsung Pa to Gondogoro BC
7	Rest day at Gondogoro BC for acclimatization
8	Gondogoro BC to Gondogoro La High Camp
9	Cross Gondogoro La and descend to Ali Camp (Vigne glacier)
10	Ali Camp to Concordia
11	Rest day at Concordia to explore the Throne Room Of Mountain Gods
12	Concordia to Goro
13	Goro to Urdukas
14	Urdukas to Paiju
15	Paiju to Karofong
16	Karofong to Namla (start of the Biafo glacier)
17	Namla to Mango
18	Mango to Baintha
19	Rest day at Baintha
20	Baintha to Napina
21	Napina to Karfogoro
22	Karfogoro to Sim Gang (Snow Lake)
23	Sim Gang to Hispar La
24	Hispar La to Jutmal
25	Rest day at Jutmal
26	Jutmal to Bitenmal
27	Bitenmal to Falalingkish
28	Falalingkish to Hispar village
29	Hispar village to Karimabad, Hunza
30	Rest day in Karimabad to explore Hunza
31	Karimabad to Gilgit
32	Gilgit to Islamabad
33	Departure to home

Eight Thousand Base Camps Trek

other 4 in Karakorams, clustered around Concordia, the famous place on Baltoro Glacier. Concordia trek is one of the most demanding but rewarding treks in the world. Serving as the basic point for the 4 giants of Karakorams i.e. Gasherbrum II ( 8035m ), Broad Peak ( 8047m ) and Hidden Peak or Gasherbrum I ( 8068m ) dominated by the king of the mountains, K-2 ( 8611m ), Concordia is the junction of Baltoro and Godwin Austin Glaciers with several other tributaries. We drive from Skardu to Askole, the last permanent village at the head of jeep road and visit base camp of all 4 eight thousanders in days to follow. Completing the trek at Hushe across the Ghondoghoro Pass (5,750m), we drive to Gilgit and go onwards to one of the most scenic places, Fairy Meadows, which offers a superb view of Nanga Parbat (8125m), the ninth highest in the world. After visiting Concordia and crossing Ghondoghoro La, a trek to base camp of Nanga Parbat is a soft adventure. A night in tents or in log cabins at Fairy Meadows is a wonderful experience before returning to the busting towns with daily busy routine life. This is an adventure beyond your imagination.

Days	Program
01	Arrive Islamabad
02	free islamabad
03	Drive to Chilas
04	Skardu
05	Skardu
06	Askoli
07	Juela
08	Paiyu
09	Rest Day
10	Khaburse
11	Goro
12	Concordia
13	Excursion K2 base Camp
14	Rest Day
15	GashabrumBC
16	Ali Camp
17	Kheuspang
18	Dalsang pa
19	Hushe
20	Skardu
21	Gilgit
22	ExcursionHunzaValley
23	Fairy Meadows
24	Excursion Basecamp
25	Besham
26	Islamabad Day 27 Departure

Baltoro, Gondogoro and K7 BC Trek

The opening of the 5450m high Gondogoro La adds a new dimension to the magnificent K2 Trek, making it possible to return via the beautiful Hushe Valley.

Given a little luck with weather the view from the Gondogoro La pass is just incomparable, anywhere in the world. From no other place on earth can one see such incredible views of K2 (8611m) the second highest peak in the world, and world's most beautiful high pyramid, Broad Peak (8048m), Gasherbrums I to 6, Golden Throne (7240m), Chogolisa (7665m), and the entire upper Baltoro Massif.

This trek requires a good degree of physical fitness, as the variable weather conditions make the crossing of pass quite challenging, but more rewarding too. It is recommended that the trek may be started from, Askole as group can reach up to Concordia being able to see major Baltoro Peaks and, return the same route in case of extreme snow conditions and unkind weather situations. We also recommend that the members should take crampons and ice axe.

Days
Program

01
Islamabad

02
Islamabad - Skardu or Chilas if no flight.

03
Chilas - Skardu.

04
Skardu - Askoli

05
Askoli –jula

06
jula - paiju

07
Rest at Paiju

08
Paiju - Khuburche

09
Khuburche -Urdukas

10
Urdukas -Goro

11
Goro - Concordia

12
Concordia rest day

13
Excursion K-2 base camp

14
Concordia- Ali camp

15
Ali camp-Gondogoro pass

16
Khispang -Shayechu

17
Shayechu- k-7base camp

18
k-7 bc- Hushe

19
Hushe - Skardu

20
Skardu-Islamabad or Chilas if no flight.

21
Chilas - Islamabad .

22
Islamabad

23
Flight to destination.

Spantik/Laila Base Camp & Haramosh La Trek

The Haramosh la is pass connecting the Haramosh la and Chogolung Glacier on the North East with the Harmamosh valley the south west. The passing is enclosed by Laila (6,986m) which towers over the juncture of the Haramosh and Chogolungma Glacier Mani (6,685m) and Haramosh peaks (7409). It is one of the most formidable trekking routes in the Karakoram

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Arrival in Islamabad

02
Rest in Islamabad

03
Fly to Skardu

04
Rest day in Skardu

05
Skardu – Doko ( by jeep)

06
Doko - Arandu

07
Arandu to Chogo Brangsa

08
Chogobrangsa to Bolocho

09
Bolocho to Laila Base Camp

10
Laila Basecamp to Sharing

11
Sharing to Haramosh La

12
Haramosh la to Kutwal Lake

13
Kutwal Lake to Sassi

14
Sassi to Chilas

15
Chilas to Islamabad   (drive)

16
Fly to next destination

Shimshal Trek

If you are interested in seeing the mighty Karakorams from the north, then you must visit Shimshal. This last remnant of true Hunza culture exists near Pakistan's Pamir east of the town of Passu in upper Hunza valley. Our walk begins at Dut and we reach the remote village of Shimshal in about three days of trekking. At each step we are amazed how a path has been carved in this deep and narrow ravine on the way to Shimshal. The reason why Shimshal was located in such an out-of-the-way place is because this is where the Mir (ruler) of Hunza used to send his people who were found guilty of crimes and also those who he just did not like!Shimshalis now are a proud and hardy folk. Their hospitality is legendary and the natural beauty that they inhabit makes us feel that perhaps the Mir sentenced them to heaven, not hell!
Our trek now veers northwards from Shimshal and we enter the lovely and remote Ghujerab valley. Here we cross the Boesam Pass and the Chapchingiol Pass to reach the trail head at Kuksel. This is where we meet the KKH and our jeeps which will transport us back to Hunza.
The trek from Shimshal to Kuksel takes us into a very remote area and gives us a chance to see some of the endangered wildlife in the Khunjerab National Park. If we are lucky we may be able to observe Markhor, Ibex, Marco polo, Sheep and even the elusive magnificent Snow Leopard. This is ideal high Pamir meadow country strewn with thousands of colorful flowers. This is a tough trek and ropes are provided for various river crossings and as aid at other steep places.

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Arrival in Islamabad

02
Fly to Gilgit/Drive to Chilas

03
Drive to Passu

04
Dut

05
Ziarat

06
Malunguti

07
Shimshal

08
Shimshal

09
Zardgarben

10
Jaffar Wasshk

11
Hindjerab

12
Wierben

13
Chapchingiol Valley

14
Chapchingiol High Camp

15
Kuksel Valley

16
Kuksel Springs

17
Kuksel Spring

18
Karimabad

19
Gilgit

20
Besham

21
Islambad

22
Islamabad

23
Flight to home

Masherbrum, Gondogoro Base Camp & K7 Trek

Masherbrum Base Camp trek is one of our most exciting walking journeys! And it is one of the most isolated treks of Pakistan in Karakoram. The trek goes through Hushe Valley in Baltistan. It is an easy trek even for those who do not have any trekking experience but still intend to have a marvelous trekking experience of mighty Karakoram. After exploring Masherbrum Base Camp we continue our walk towards Gondogoro Base Camp by halting traditional camps of Schayechu, Dalchampa and then to Khuispan the base of Gondogoro Peak 5,860m. If you have received enough technical climbing training attempting this peak is great experience. The trek ends again at the beautiful Hushe Valley. The trek does not require any technical experience.

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Arrival in Islamabad

02
Fly to Skardu or drive to Chilas

03
Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas to Skardu

04
Jeep drive to Hushe Valley

05
Hushe - Brumbramah

06
Brumbramah - Masherbrum base camp

07
Day free for exploration

08
Base camp - Brumbramah

09
Brumbramah - Shaishcho

10
Shaishcho - Dalzampa

11
Shaishcho - Gondokoro peak base camp

12
Day free to climb Gondokoro peak

13
Return to Shishcho

14
Shishcho to k-7 base camp

15
k-7 base camp to Shishcho

16
Shishcho - Hushe

17
Jeep drive to Skardu

18
Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas

19
FREE day in Islamabad

20
Transfer to airport and fly back home

Nanga Parbat Mazeno Pass Trek

At Gurikot, about ten kilometers south of Astor, a jeep road follows the fertile, wooded Khirirn Valley for 40 kilometers to the army post at Chilim and continues across the Deosai Plateau to Skardu. The best-known treks from Astor lead west and southwest, to the east and south sides of Nanga Parbat. This huge mountain is not a single peak but a series of ridges culminating in an ice crest 8,125 meters high-ranked ninth highest in the world and second in Pakistan after K2. The name Nanga Parbat means 'naked mountain', so called because some of its slopes are so steep that they are bare of snow or vegetation.
Early disasters on Nanga Parbat gave it the nick-name Killer Mountain or mangeur d'homme. Twelve climbers and 18 Sherpa had died there since 1937. The monster was finally conquered in 1953 (one month after the ascent of Everest) by a joint Austrian-German expedition; Hermann BuhI made the final ascent in a strenuous forty one hour solo ordeal without oxygen. Today's death score is 47-far fewer than have lost their lives on Everest.

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Arrive in Rawalpindi

02
Rawalpindi - Chilas

03
Chilas- Trashing

04
Trashing – Nanga Parbat Base Camp

05
Free day for explorations

06
Nanga Parbat Base Camp – Shiagiri

07
Shiagiri - Mazeno Base Camp

08
Mazeno B.C - Mazeno High Camp

09
Mazeno High Camp - Mazeno Pass - Upper Loiba

10
Upper Loiba - Loiba Meadows

11
Loiba Meadows - Diamir Base Camp

12
Kachal - Diamir Base Camp

13
Diamir Base Camp - Zangot

14
Zangot - Halala - Chilas

15
Chilas - Rawalpindi/Islamabad

16
Last day in Islamabad

17
Transfer to airport for your return home

Around Nanga Parbat Trek & Hunza Tour

Nanga Parbat (8125m) is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It has three main faces known as Rupal,
Diamir and Raikot, which are totally different in appearance and shape and their routes start from different valleys.
For Rupal Face, we start from Gilgit or KKH to Tarashing, a green alpine village at the head of jeep trek. It takes another two days to arrive at Rupal base camp.
For Diamer base camp the trek is the most lengthy as it needs three days to reach and the last is Raikot, where we go up to Raikot Bridge on KKH to switch over to local jeeps for Jail, a small place in Tato Valley at the foot of Fairy Meadows.
This program includes a visit to all three faces crossing high passes en route. This program can be shortened according to available time, as we have given different options to finish trekking at several points.

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Islamabad

02
Chilas

03
Gulmit

04
Khunjeraab Pass- Karimabad

05
Karimabad (free day)

06
Gilgit

07
Tarashing

08
Bizhin

09
Shaigiri B.C

10
Shaigiri (free day)

11
Mazino B.C

12
Mazino high camp

13
Loiba

14
Kachal

15
Nanga Parbat (Diamer B.C)

16
Kachal

17
High camp

18
Jungle

19
Lower Khusto

20
Jilipur Pass B.C

21
Beyal camp

22
Beyal (free day)

23
Fairy meadow

24
Muthat

25
Glacier camp

26
Rama Ridge

27
Rama Lake

28
Chilaas

29
Islamabad

30
Fly home

Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek & Hunza Tour

Within just 2 weeks, we do the gentle trek (two different routes) to the base camp of Nanga Parbat (8125m. /26650ft), the world's ninth highest peak and 2nd highest in the Himalayan range of Pakistan. After driving from Islamabad to Chilas on the amazing Karakoram Highway, we transfer by 4x4 jeeps to the villages of Tato or Tarashing and make the short walk to our next camp. Camping beneath Nanga Parbat “The sleeping beauty” is an unforgettable experience. We have time to trek to the mountains base camp and nearby viewpoints. The second half of our journey is based around the picturesque old Hunza capital of Karimabad, where our selection of day hikes and excursions includes an amazing variety of sights, such as the Utar Icefall and the bustling bazaar at Gilgit.
The trekking that we will be undertaking on these trips is all on good trails. Walking up to Fairy Meadows is very straightforward, but the optional day hike up to Nanga Parbat base camp does involve a relatively long day of trekking. Similarly, there is another longish trekking day on our hike above Karimabad to the meadows below Ultar. This is a steep climb and will provide the most challenging day's walk of the trip. Generally, however, this is not a sustained trek and we do have lots of time to rest and to enjoy the scenery between trekking days.

Itinerary

Days
Program

01
Arrive in Islamabad

02
Rawalpindi - Chilas

03
Drive to Tato

04
Free day

05
Trek to Nanga

06
Return Trek to Tato, Drive to Karimabad

07
Drive to Khunjerab Top and back to Sost.

08
Drive to Karimabad. Visit Altit & Baltit forts

09
Hike to the high meadows below Ultar icefall for views of Diran Peak and of Rakaposhi

10
Drive to Gilgit. (Sightseeing Gilgit-Town)

11
Drive to Islamabad

12
A full in Islamabad gives us a last change for sightseeing

13
Departure to Home

Three Faces of Nanga Parbat Trek

Nanga Parbat ( 8125m ) is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It has three main faces known as Rupal, Diamer and Raikot, which are totally different in appearance and shape and their routes start from different valleys.

For Rupal Face, we start from Gilgit or KKH to Tarashing, a green alpine village at the head of the jeep track. It takes another two days to arrive at Rupal base camp. For Diamer base camp the track is the most lengthy as it needs three days to reach and the last is Raikot, where we go up to Raikot Bridge on KKH to switch over to local jeeps for Jail, a small place in Tato Valley at the foot of Fairy Meadows.

This program includes a visit to all three faces crossing high passes en route. This program can be shortened according to available time, as we have given different options to finish trekking at several points.

Day 1 Arrival in Pakistan

Welcome in Pakistan at Islamabad and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon we will make a city sightseeing tour to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, which offers a great contrast of culture, archaeology and planning. Rawalpindi is an old city with narrow lanes and bustling bazaars while Islamabad is a modern and the only planned city of Pakistan serving as the capital of the state. Raja Bazaar, Murree Road, Lok Virsa Museum and Shah Faisal Mosque are the places of tourist interest included in the tour.

Day 2 Islamabad - Chilas

We depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham crossing the famous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Later on ffollowing the upstream course of River Indus, we will make photo stops at Shatial rocks with ancient graffiti's on it. After a long day aboard, we arrive at Chilas and transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 3 Chilas - Gilgit

We will drive to Gilgit, where we enjoy a free time to explore bazaar and town. Gilgit River flowing through the town offers superb views and walk along its banks is rewarding.

Day 4 Gilgit - Tarashing

We drive by jeeps to Tarashing, a lovely village at the head of jeep track. Tarashing is one of the villages in northern areas, where we camp for overnight.

Day 5 Tarashing - Bizhin

An easy day of walking apart from crossing a tail of Tarashing Glacier, we camp at Rupal, a green and lovely place.

Day 6 Bizhin - Shaigiri BC

Shaigiri is a vast flower filled place, serving as base camp for climbing teams to Nanga Parbat. The south face of Nanga Parbat, known as Rupal Face is a steep rock of 4500 meters high.

Day 7 Shaigiri - Day Free

Day free at Shaigiri to enjoy the beauty of surrounding peaks and for side walks.

( Exit Option - returning back via Trashing to KKH & Chilas in 3 days )

Day 8 Shaigiri - Mazino Base Camp

After a comfortable walk with views of Leila and Rupal peaks on back, we arrive at a green campsite with stream of running water. Base camp is a good place for camping offering superb views around.

Day 9 Mazino BC - Mazino High Camp

A steady climb on loose boulders takes us the high camp, en route Mazino Pass can be viewed ahead. It's a short portion of the track but good to have a rest before crossing the pass.

Day 10 Mazino HC - Loiba

Very early start for a tough and long day as we cross the Mazino Pass at 5377m and descend into Bunar region. After crossing the pass we negotiate a portion with open and hidden crevasses on the slope, safety fixed ropes are must. After this portion, the walk is easy and we camp for overnight besides a stream.

Day 11 Loiba - Kachal

An easy and lovely descent up to the green meadows and birch woods up to Iril and then we cross a gali to arrive in Kachal.

( Exit Option - via Bunar, KKH & Chilas in 3 days )

Day 12 Kachal - Nanga Parbat ( Diamer BC )

It is a steady climb through birch trees to Kutgali, the last village towards Diamer face of Nanga Parbat. The campsite is a green plateau with a variety of lovely alpine flowers all around.

Day 13 Nanga Parbat Base Camp - Day Free

Diamer Face is the most popular climbing route for Nanga Parbat. We enjoy a free day at base camp among several climbing teams. From the base camp the whole face of Nanga Parbat is visible and routes can be watched with binoculars / telescopes.

Day 14 Nanga Parbat Base Camp - Kachal

We start walking down to Kachal, an easy walk of four hours and rest of the day is free at leisure and to prepare for next day's tough trek to Kachal Gali.

( Exit Option - via Bunar, KKH & Chilas in 3 days )

Day 15 Kachal - High Camp

After a steep hike, with no water or shade available, we cross Kachal Gali at 4400m, and descent into Patro Valley, leading to Gonar Farm. Our camp will be at a summer shepherd's settlement.

( Exit Option - via Gonar & Chilas in 2 days )

Day 16 High Camp - Jungle

We start our walk and arrive at place called as Jungle after a steep descent to Patro River. We camp across the river in the forest.

Day 17 Jungle - Lower Khusto

We start walking through pinewoods and arrive at fields of maize and barley with beautiful views of Ganalo Peak ahead. We camp in a high pasture with fresh spring water available.

Day 18 Lower Khusto - Jilipur Pass Base Camp

Climbing steeply, we cross the tree line and arrive at a small lake with a waterfall. Later proceed to the campsite, from where a trek leads to South Jilipur Peak.

Day 19 Jilipur Pass Base Camp - Beyal Camp

The path to the pass is a little tricky however the Jilipur Pass at 4837m gives magnificent views of Nanga Parbat massif. Across the pass is a steep descent in Raikot Valley, we keep on walking down and arrive at Beyal for overnight camping.

Day 20 Beyal Camp - Day Free

Day free for rest and enjoy the superb and grand view of Nanga Parbat, main peak at 8125m and other prominent peaks of the massif.

Day 21 Beyal Camp - Excursion Nanga Parbat Base Camp

( Raikot Face ) - Fairy Meadows

We make a trip to the base camp crossing tails of glaciers with well identified track. At base camp, a monument had been erected in the memory of climbers died on the mountain. After a packed cold picnic lunch at base camp, we will return to our campsite. From Beyal, we walk down to Fairy Meadows, which is a comfortable walk. Fairy Meadows offers glorious views of Nanga Parbat and the beauty is unsurpassed and overwhelming.

We have enjoyed a great day, which will be followed by a camp fire with local male dance and music.

( Exit Option - via Raikot Bridge & Chilas in 1 day )

Day 22 Fairy Meadows - Muthat

We walk down to Tato Valley to arrive in Muthat, a village on the other side of the main route to Fairy Meadows.

Day 23 Muthat - Glacier Camp

Following the Buldar Glacier, we arrive at the high camp for Muthat Pass. Different views of the surrounding mountains are superb as we are watching the Nanga Parbat Massif from every side and corner.

Day 24 Muthat HC - Rama Ridge Camp

We will start trekking to cross Muthat Pass at 4965m and walk down on Lotang Glacier and camp on the ridge of Rama.

Day 25 Rama Ridge Camp - Rama Lake

The last day of our trekking and end of a great expedition, takes us to Rama, where we camp besides the lake. A calm night with memory of the past days crossing several high passes and walking through valleys is rewarding.

Day 26 Rama Lake - Chilas

From Rama Lake, we will drive by jeeps to KKH and onwards to Chilas and transfer to hotel on arrival for a fresh water shower and a night on beds.

Day 27 Chilas - Islamabad

To drive back to Islamabad, we make an early departure from Chilas and following the course of River Indus, we arrive in Islamabad in the evening. Rest of the time is free for rest and packing.

Day 28 Departure

Our staff will provide transfer and assistance at departure and say bon voyage for your onwards journey

Rush Lake Trek

Karakoram Adventure Holidays is one of the most specialized treks in Pakistan includes Rash Phari Trek in the Karakoram. Rash Phari means sparkling Lake. It is one of the most recommended treks for those who want to have a first time trekking experience with a life long excitement. We walk on glaciers, through villages to a look at the real life of those living at foot steps of mighty glaciers, along the irrigated terraced fields with the impressive view of the mighty Karakoram Mountains from summit of Rush Peak (5,098m). It is the junction of two famous glaciers of Barpu and Bualter. It is interesting that local legends talk about the gender of these glaciers of being male and female and also about their meetings and birth of the new glaciers. Our trek starts at Hoper, a marvelous valley with green fields and fruit orchards which is also famous for its potato seeds which are exported to other parts of Pakistan especially in Gilgit-Baltistan.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad

Day 02: Islamabad - Gilgit

Day 03: Gilgit - Karimabad

Day 04: Karimabad – Hoper – Barfu Giram

Day 05: Barfu Giram - Gutenz

Day 06: Hutenz – Rush Lake

Day 07: Rush Lake (day free to explore the area)

Day 08: Rush Lake – Barpu Giram

Day 09: Barpu Giram – Hoper - Karimabad

Day 10: Karimabad - Bisham

Day 11: Bisham - Islamabad

Day 12: Fly to next destination