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Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat base camp Trek

  • Destination

    Pakistan


Fairy Meadows is one of the most popular nature destinations in Pakistan and rightly so. This beautiful alpine meadow is set with an impressive backdrop the mighty Nanga Parbat 9th highest mountain in the world. And it is Nanga Parbat that most people come to Pakistan to see.

The lush green meadow and forests lie at the base camp of Nanga Parbat at the western edge of the Himalayas. Nanga Parbat base camp trek is one of the easiest treks in Pakistan and also easily accessible from the Karakorum Highway suits all levels of the trekkers.

Standing tall at 8,126 meters Nanga Parbat is located in the North of Pakistan at the westernmost end of the Himalayas. It is the second-highest mountain in Pakistan after K2. It is huge, majestic and an impressive sight to behold close up. Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek is between the Ganalo and Raikot glaciers just south of their confluence. The Nanga Parbat base camp trek can be done in one day but those wanting to savor its beauty or planning to go further need at least two days.

The approach to this magical place involves road travel a short jeep drive and finally a short soft trek. However, the first sight of the mighty Nanga Parbat will mesmerize you captivating you in its aura and magic. The next day you can see Nanga Parbat up close from the base camp of Nanga Parbat for some marvelous mountain scenery. The days spent in the shadow of Nanga Parbat at Fairy Meadows will surely be an experience of a lifetime! We organize the Nanga Parbat base camp trek starting from Islamabad and ending in Islamabad.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day1: Islamabad:
  • Day2: Islamabad – Chilas:
  • Day3: Chilas – Tato – Fairy Meadows:
  • Day4: Trek to Nanga Parbat base camp:
  • Day5: Fairy Meadows – Karimabad Hunza Valley:
  • Day6: Baltit – Altit Forts – Hopper – Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley:
  • Day7: Passu Glacier – Borith – Suspension Bridges:
  • Day8: Excursion – Khunjerab Pass:
  • Day9: Gulmit – Gilgit – Besham:
  • Day10: Besham – Islamabad:

Cost Includes

  • Accommodation for 09 nights on twin sharing basis.
  • Transportation for the whole trip.
  • Well experienced guide.
  • Mountain Jeep to Fairy Meadows
  • Boating in Attabad Lake.
  • Site entrance and National park fees.
  • Airport Pick and Drop.
  • Portage at Hotels and Airport.
  • Toll Taxes and Parking Fees.
  • LOI Letter of Invitation for obtaining the Pakistan Tourist Visit Visa.

Cost does not Include

  • Hotel early check in and late check out.
  • Hotel Meals.
  • Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Hunza Adventure Tours.
  • Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
  • International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance.
  • ottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks. Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.

Detail Itinerary

Day1: Islamabad:

You will be greeted by the team of Good Karma Trekking at Islamabad International airport then transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
  • Altitude:540m
  • Duration:Driving hours:01 hr
  • Accommodation:hotel

Day2: Islamabad – Chilas:

Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.
  • Altitude:1265m
  • Duration:Driving hours:11 – 12 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day3: Chilas – Tato – Fairy Meadows:

Departure for Fairy Meadows, we will transfer to the mountain jeep at Raikot Bridge for further drive to Tatto village on the narrow Jeep track. Arrive in Tatto village and start trek to Fairy Meadows, Arrive at Fairy Meadows check-in at the hut and after a short rest we will do some short walking around; overnight stay in the local style wooden huts.
  • Altitude:3000m
  • Duration: Walk: 3 hrs
  • Accommodation:hotel

Day4: Trek to Nanga Parbat base camp:

Early morning after breakfast starts the trek toward the Nanga Parbat base camp arrives at Nanga Parbat base camp rest of the time free for photography then return back to Fairy Meadows in the evening. Overnight stay at Fairy Meadows in Huts.
  • Altitude:3300m
  • Duration:Hike:5-6 hrs
  • Accommodation:Huts

Day5: Fairy Meadows – Karimabad Hunza Valley:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunza sightseeing en route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at the same then we will have a lunch break at Rakaposhi viewpoint then further drive to Karimabad Hunza arrival in Karimabad Hunza check in at hotel after a short rest then we will go for the sunset Safari at Eagles nest. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza Valley.
  • Altitude:2400m
  • Duration:Driving Hours:08 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day6: Baltit – Altit Forts – Hopper – Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley:

In the morning after breakfast then we will visit Baltit Fort Karimabad local bazaar, Altit Fort, Altit old village and in the afternoon after lunch doing the water channel walk then we will drive to Hopper Valley hike up to Hopper glacier then drive toward Attabad Lake boating at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
  • Altitude:2500m
  • Duration:Driving Hours:4 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day7: Passu Glacier – Borith – Suspension Bridges:

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit. Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.
  • Altitude:85 km
  • Duration:Driving Hours:4 hrs

Day8: Excursion – Khunjerab Pass:

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there were few highs passes leading from China that were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an easy all-weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel.
  • Altitude:4733m
  • Duration:Driving Hours:7 hrs

Day9: Gulmit – Gilgit – Besham:

After breakfast drive to Gilgit en-route short stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint for photography then further drive to Gilgit, we will visit the bazaar in order to familiarize ourselves with the customs of the Gilgit’s, a stop at the cooperative store, where Chinese goods are bought on the barter system will allow us to glance at Chinese treasure, we will then take a hair raising drive across Asia’s longest suspension bridge – 600 feet long and wide enough only for one car at a time arrival in Gilgit after lunch then drive to Besham arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.
  • Altitude:1500m
  • Duration:Driving Hours:12 hrs
  • Accommodation:Hotel

Day10: Besham – Islamabad:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Islamabad en route we will visit the Taxila Museum then further drive to Islamabad arrival in Islamabad after lunch then we will visit Faisal Mosque, Lok Versa, Saidpur Village, and Daman Koh and Raja Bazar after farewell dinner party then we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.
  • Altitude:540m
  • Duration: Driving Hours:4-5 hrs