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Nanga Parbat Trek

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Level: Easy

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Trekking

Activities

  • 8 Days Guided Tour
  • 4 Days Trekking
  • 3 Days Road Travel

Accomodations

  • 5 Nights Hotel
  • 2 Nights in Huts

Meals

  • 3 Dinners Plus
  • 3 Lunches
  • 8 Breakfasts

Ways to Travel

  • Fixed Departure
  • Solo/ Tailor Made/ Private
  • Guided
Snowland > Tours > Gilgit-Baltistan > Nanga Parbat Trek

Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base camp Trip Highlights

  • Offers easy access to an 8000m peak base camp
  • View of world’s Ninth Highest Mountain from its Base camp
  • Unique Trekking holiday in Pakistan’s Himalayan Mountain
  • One of the Pakistan`s top 5 trekking adventures
  • Experience the picturesque Fairy Meadows
  • Indus River and Karakoram Highway

Trip Overview

Nanga Parbat (8125m), the world’s ninth- highest peak and the second-highest of Pakistan’s five 8000m peaks, is the westernmost peak of the Great Himalayan range. With a 20km long series of peaks and ridges, Nanga Parbat forms a huge massif. Its solitary white appearance, visible from the south for at least 100km, prompted its name, which means `naked mountain’ in Urdu. It’s also known as the ‘Killer Mountain’ because of the difficulties mountaineers have in reaching its summit.

Beside the glacier are pine and fir forests, sparkling streams and open grasslands that have enchanted visitors and prompted the name Fairy Meadow. The glacier’s outwash stream carves a dramatic gorge that drops 2000m to the Indus River. The 7000m descent from the summit to the Indus forms one of the world’s deepest gorges.

A trip to Fairy Meadow with side trips to its suburbs has a bit of everything Himalayan trekking can offer from glacier walking, climbs of easy peaks like Jilliper, Buldar peak, challenging jeep ride to dusty trails and hiking on lush meadows. It’s the area’s best short trek

Itinerary

You will be met by a representative of snowland and will be transferred to the Designated Hotel. Today either you can relax or you can enjoy an exploratory walk in the old part of Rawalpindi or Islamabad;  Islamabad, situated at the foot of Marghalla Hills is the modern City and Capital of Pakistan. The city was carefully planned and drawn up by Greek architects in the early 60s.With its wide boulevards, vistas, greenery and fountains; Islamabad is quite a pleasant city. Worth seeing places are: Shah Faisal Mosque, National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad Museum, Daman-e-Koh and Rawal Lake.
Meals Included: None
Accomodation: Hotel

Today early morning we will drive to Chilas from Islamabad on the Karakoram Highway (KKH). The KKH is one of the most spectacular roads and the world’s highest metalled border crossing. It connects Pakistan and China stretching over a distance of 1300 km between Islamabad and Kashgar winding through three mountain ranges and following the ancient Silk route along the Indus valley to the Chinese border at Khunjerab pass. We pass through the historical town of Taxila, beautiful hill Station of Abbottabad, lush green towns of Mansehra, Shinkiari and finally meet the great Indus on Thakot Bridge. From there on ward the road snails along the bank of Indus with contrasting landscape after every two Kilometers. We pass through Besham, Dassu, Komila, Shatial and Chilas with many rocks carving and inscriptions along the way left by Chinese pilgrims and ancient Travelers. Out of these sites Chilas and Shatial are easily accessible and most of them are from 5th century AD.
Meals Included: Lunch
Accomodation: Hotel

After breakfast drive to Raikot Bridge approx 2 hours and Raikot Bridge (1280m) to Jhel (2600m) likes four hours, by van by jeep to Tato & hike to Fairy Meadows. Tato: The steep and difficult ascent on a rocky trail will lead the group to a small hamlet of Tato which is comprised of few clay lofts scattered around. This village is inhabited by the upright and fierce yet very hospitable Chilasi whose origin is Kohistan. Fairy Meadows: The traditional base camp of Nanga Parbat, known as Fairy Meadows. The local people believe that this beautiful place is an abode of fairies and ghosts. The lush green plateau presents some of the most spectacular sights one can ever witness. One forgets the tiring walk up to this magnificent site when one beholds a landscape of rushing torrents with a panoramic back - drop of the mighty Nanga Parbat
Meals Included: All Meals
Accomodation: Huts

After breakfast we will trek to Beyal along with the Raikot Glacier's. The trail passes through lush chir pine and fir forest with a birch-lined stream for 30 minutes. For the next 30 minutes, it stays along the stream's true left bank, parallel to the glacier, but gradually moves away from the terrace's edge. After crossing the streams we pass through juniper and a few chir forests. The valley opens up as we reach the wildflower- filled meadows of Beyal (3500m) with great views down valley of the Indus Valley and Rakaposhi. Beyal, which means 'cave-like', is named for the rocks on the opposite side of the stream. Herders stay in sod-roofed huts. Late in the season, Beyal becomes dry when snow melt ceases to feed the Jalipur stream. Beyal is typically less crowded than Fairy Meadow, so it's worth moving your camp to this welcoming spot.
Meals Included: All Meals
Accomodation: Huts

Nanga Parbat Base Camp is between the Ganalo and Raikot glaciers, south of their confluence. There are two options to visit Nanga Parbat Base Camp. A view point and the actual climbers base camp. Option I: From Beyal, we will follow an easy trail that continues 30 minutes through scattered junipers and birches to an obvious huge boulder. People aptly call this place View Point (3667m). The breathtaking close-up views to the south-east in,. cMde the four major icefalls coming from the Chongra peaks (ranging from 6448m to 6830m), Raikot (7070m) and Nanga Par- bat' s north face that converge to form the incredibly serac-covered Raikot Glacier. To the north are impressive views over the Indus Valley, and far to the north-east is the 7000m Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range. Option II: If we further explore and hike towards climbers original base camp then we will pass through stands of birch and pockets of the fragrant solo punar, a primrose revered by local people, the trail climbs 125m in 45 minutes to the top of a moraine. After crossing a stream and an hour walk we reach the original climbers base camp of Nanga Parbat.
Meals Included: All Meals
Accomodation: Huts

Today we will descend from fairy meadows to tattoo where jeeps will take us further down to Raikot Bridge to continue our onward journey to Chilas town.
Meals Included: All Meals
Accomodation: Huts

Drive Back to Islamabad from Chilas in the early morning
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel

Optional visits can be arranged to the historic Buddhist sites at Taxila and/or Murree which is an ex British colonial hill station or Salt mine at Kheora.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel

Meals Included: None

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Weather

Spring and fall temperatures range from 50°F to the high 70°’s F. In springtime, there is a fair chance of rain.

 

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Hunza 56 38 57 40 68 47 57 21 22 24
Naran 56 38 57 40 68 47 57 21 22 24

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Accommodation

Envoy Continental Hotel

Four decades of feedback and experience has proven that camping provides the most authentic trekking experience. On this trek you will enjoy the extra comfort of our exclusive camps, which feature standing height tents, off the ground camp beds with mattresses and pillows, a heated dining room, composting sit down toilets and more. Each camp location is situated away from the main trails to provide a true wilderness experience.

Meals at our Exclusive Eco-Comfort Camps

Did you know that meals on a 2 week tea-house based trek in Nepal could cost you in excess of US$800pp?! Value for money, peace of mind, looking after your health as well as the local landscapes are just some of the reasons why we believe it’s a wise decision to choose a Nepal trek with all meals included. Watch our ‘7 Reasons Why We Include Meals On Our Nepal Treks’ video below to learn even more.

Radisson Hotel - Kathmandu

In Kathmandu we stay at the comfortable, well located Radisson Hotel. The Radisson Hotel is situated in Lazimpat, a quiet and central area of Kathmandu. Only a short 12 minute walk to the main tourist district of Thamel, the Radisson acts as a base for World Expeditions travellers. The hotel has a World Expeditions tour desk in the foyer, free WIFI, a pool and bar, restaurants, room service, currency exchange and free luggage storage whilst you are on trip.

Dates & Price

* Guaranteed status denotes minimum trip numbers have been met, however the trips operation will be subject to there being no COVID-19 restrictions or other government travel advisories. Please contact us for further information.

Dates Availability Price
Feb 28, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 Limited From$2290 Book Now
Nov 23, 2022 - Dec 9, 2022 Available From$2290 Book Now
Dec 5, 2022 - Dec 21, 2022 Available From$2340 Book Now
Dec 21, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023 Limited From$2660 Book Now
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Feb 2, 2023 - Feb 2, 2023 Available From$2414 Book Now
Feb 8, 2023 - Feb 18, 2023 Available From$2456 Book Now
Feb 22, 2023 - Feb 28, 2023 Limited From$2436 Book Now
What's Included
  • Visa invitation letter and supporting documents
  • All Domestic flight with Airport Transfers
  • Hotel Accommodation in Islamabad, Skardu, Chilas on twin sharing basis
  • Trekking permit and Waste Management Fee
  • Government Licensed Guide, Porters, cook
  • 15 Kg baggage allowance during trekking
  • All Camping Fee
  • Camping Gear : Dome Tent, Kitchen and Mess Tent
  • Satellite phone for emergencies
  • Storage service for baggage in Skardu (for leaving a bag behind in Skardu before going on the trek)
  • Free refills of boiled drinking water on the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and beverages/water during meals
  • First aid medicine kit (basic)
  • All road transfers including airport transfers
What's not Included
  • Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners:
  • Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
  • Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
  • Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 50 per night
  • Additional trek weight/baggage: USD 11 per kg
  • Early Windup/Return Costs (e.g. early return from trek due to any reason)
  • Costs due to Force Majure (e.g. earthquake, landslide, floods, etc)
  • Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
  • Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
  • Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
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FAQs

You will make your own way to the limousine bus desk to take a limousine bus to the hotel, where your guide will meet you in the evening for a trip briefing and dinner.

You will be without your luggage, carrying only your essentials in your daypack, on days 3, 4 and 8. Your luggage will be transported by courier to your accommodation on the following day.

Yes, you can, but please let us know as soon as possible so we can manage your request.

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