If you’re looking to embark on the Around Nanga Parbat Trek, then look no further than Hunza Explorers. Our expert team of guides and porters are committed to providing a safe and unforgettable experience for every visitor.
The trek with Hunza Explorers starts from the picturesque village of Trashing, Astore, and takes around 7 to 10 days to complete, depending on the chosen route. Our team has carefully designed the trek to offer a unique experience that takes visitors on a journey through the mesmerizing valleys, towering peaks, and glaciers of the western Himalayas.
Our expert guides are experienced in mountain travel and provide invaluable knowledge about the history, culture, and geography of the area. Our team of porters takes care of all the logistics, ensuring that visitors can focus on enjoying the breathtaking scenery and challenging trekking.
The best time to embark on this trek is during the summer months from May to August, when the weather is mild and the snow has melted. Along the way, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the unique culture and hospitality of the locals, as well as the beauty of the local flora and fauna.
Overall, the Around Nanga Parbat Trek with Hunza Explorers is an unforgettable experience that provides a unique opportunity to explore one of the most breathtaking and challenging mountain ranges in the world with the support and guidance of an expert team.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, our guide and drive will greet you upon your arrival at the airport and drive to the hotel
Day 2: Islamabad – Chilas
Departure for Chilas via Karakoram Highway (if Babusar Pass is open then via Naran valley) short stop en-route for lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel..
Day 3: Chilas – Tarashing (2,900 m 9,500 ft)
Departure for Tarashing, after about 04 – 05 hours of rough jeep driving we reach the village of Tarashing in the Rupal valley.The Rupal valley is a beautiful forested valley, here we will camp tonight.
Day 4: Tasashing – Herrligkoffer Base Camp (3,600 m 11,800 ft)
The trek begins today. We walk through lush and gentle fields and cross the snout of the Tarashing Glacier. The walk only takes about 4 – 6 hours, this few hours walk brings us to the beautiful meadow campsite. Our camp is located near some springs and at the edge of the Bazhin Glacier. From here one can view Rakhiot Peak and Chongra Peaks of the Nanga Parbat massif.
Day 5: Herrligkoffer Base Camp – Latobah (3,650 m 11,970 ft)
Today is another beautiful and short trek which will lead us to the famous campsite right under the largest wall in the world; the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat. The wall rises about 5,000 m. to the summit of this great mountain. On the way we cross the Bazhin Glacier.
Day 6: Latobah – Shaigiri (3,700 m 12,140 ft)
Today is a bit longer day then yesterday which gives awesome view of Rupal face of Nanga Parbat and en-route we will cross the snout of the Shaigiri Glacier.
Day 7: Shaigiri – Mazeno Base Camp (4,000 m 13,120 ft)
Today we will cross the mountain streams, leave the pastures behind and enter the high meadows of the Mazeno valley. This takes about 3 to 5 hours of walking. Here we have outstanding views of Mazeno peaks.
Day 8: Mazeno Base Camp – Mazeno High Camp (4,700 m 15,400 ft)
Today is another long day of the trek which takes about 5 to 7 hours of steep hiking up the hill to reach the camp located near Mazeno Glacier.
Day 9: Mazeno High Camp – Laibh Meadows (4,200 m 13,780 ft)
Today is the longest day and can be tough day! It is 8 – 9 hours of walking. This is the apex of the walk. We will ascend Mazeno Pass (5,399 m.) and descend very steeply on the other side. The ascent is easier than the descent. Ropes will be fixed on the descent on 35% plus slopes. As always, we will be assisted by our experienced staff.
Day 10: Laibh Meadows – Zangot (2,700 m 8,850 ft)
This takes about 6 hours of walking. We enter a land inhabited by people and walk through pastures. The day is long and involves an exhaustingly steep descent. However, it is not technical as the descent from the Mazeno Pass.
Day 11: Zangot (2,700 m 8,850 ft)
Enjoy your rest day!
Day 12: Zangot – Kutagali (3,000 m 9,840 ft)
This takes about 4 to 5 hours and we walk along paths used by herders to reach their summer settlements.
Day 13: Kutagali – Shaichi (2,900 m 9,500 ft)
Today’s trek is about 6 hours and we will cross Karu Sagar Pass (4,900 m.) which is non-technical and we reach another summer settlement called Shaichi. The Diamir face of Nanga overwhelms us continuously.
Day 14: Shaichi – Gutum Sagar (3,500 m 11,480 ft)
Today we will walk through beautiul forest and summer pastures. We will cross some beautiful streams and reach Gutum Sagar in about 6 – 7 hours.
Day 15: Gutum Sagar – Julipur High Camp (4,300 m 14,100 ft)
Today we have an ascending walk for about 6 hours which gives good views of Julipur Peaks and the other surrounding mountains.
Day 16: Julipur High Camp – Beyal (3,400 m 11,150 ft)
Today we will cross the non-technical Khutsu Pass (4,840 m.). From the top of the pass Nanga is seen once again. The steep ascent to the pass takes about 3 hours and the descent to Beyal will take about 5 hours. At Beyal we will sleep in wooden huts next to the Raikot Glacier which is kind of resorts on the high mountain.
Day 17: Beyal – Fairy Meadows (3,200 m 10,500 ft)
Today we have an easy walk of 45 mins through the pine forest leaving Nanga Parbat behind and reach Fairy Medows which offer the best view of Nanga Parbat from raikot face, again we will stay in wooden huts today!
Day 18: Fairy Meadows – Chilas (1,000 m 3,280 ft)
Trek down to Tatto village which will take about one and half hours and ride the jeep for onward journey to raikot bridge where we will transfer to our comestible car and drive to Besham
Day 19: Besham – Islamabad
Departure for Besham, en-route visit Taxila museum and sites, later drive to Islamabad, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 20: Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Day to explore the twin city, in the evening drive to the airport and fly to destination.
