22 days tour

22 Days Snow Lake & Hispar Beifo Glacier Trek Pakistan

22 Days Snow Lake & Hispar Beifo Glacier Trek Pakistan

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Tourist Category Hotel in towns and dome tents while trekking on twin sharing bases.

Guide

Professional Guide, Cooks

Flights

Islamabad to Skardu & Gilgit to Islamabad flight.

Meals

All meals in the hotel and while trekking.

Not included:

Optional

Thuraya phone. 4 to 50 doller per minute.

Insurance

Others

Air rescue if needed but we can arrange.

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Itinerary of your trip 22 Days Snow Lake & Hispar Beifo Glacier Trek Pakistan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Islamabad.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Islamabad.

      You will be met on arrival at Islamabad airport and driven back to the hotel. At some point during the day (time to be confirmed) the trek leaders will give a full trip briefing will be given at the hotel.

      Meals( B L D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Skardu, If Cancelled Drive To Chilas.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fly To Skardu, If Cancelled Drive To Chilas.

      Today we will attempt to fly to Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, if the fight is cancelled then we will start driving Naran and spend the night in Chilas. Overnight at Hotel in Skardu (B,L,D) or Shangri La hotel in

      Chilas (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Drive To Skardu On Kkh (If We Flew On Day 2 Then We Will Have A Sightseeing Day In Skardu).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Drive To Skardu On Kkh (If We Flew On Day 2 Then We Will Have A Sightseeing Day In Skardu).

      Drive from Chilas to Skardu on KKH. If we flew to Skardu on Day 2 then this is a day to explore Skardu, it is well worth going into town to see explore the bazaar and visiting the Skardu fort which has a good view of the Indus river. We might be lucky and get to watch a game of polo in the evening. Overnight at Concordia Motel in Skardu (B,L,D).

  • Day 4 Day 4: Skardu To Askole (3,050M) By Jeep- 6 To 7 Hours Driving
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Skardu To Askole (3,050M) By Jeep- 6 To 7 Hours Driving

      An exciting drive on a winding jeep trail with exposed sections passing through the arid landscape past villages with fertile terraces and apricot trees. Askole is the last village we will see for a few weeks. The time taken to drive to Askole depends on the condition of the jeep track which varies year to year. This jeep track is prone to blockages if there are landslides as this follows a narrow valley. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Namla (3,566M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Namla (3,566M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.

      The trek starts by following the K2 Base Camp trail and then turns west onto the Biafo Glacier. The trail ascends over a shoulder to reach the left moraine and descends on to the glacier then back on to the left bank where the grassy camping site called Namla is located behind a lateral moraine. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Mango (3,720M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Mango (3,720M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.

      After crossing a fracture zone on the glacier we reach the centre of the glacier where we follow moraine ridges, underfoot there is loose rock making this a challenging day. We set up camp on the left bank of the Biafo in a grassy area. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Baintha (4,035M)- 5 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Baintha (4,035M)- 5 Hours Walking.

      The route continues up the centre of the glacier on a broad highway of ice making the walking easier than yesterday. We cross to the right and come off the glacier to a grassy area where Baintha camp is located. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Rest And Acclimatisation Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Rest And Acclimatisation Day.

      This is a rest day for you and the porters in order to help with acclimatisation to the high altitude. You can relax in camp or if feeling energetic walk up a ridge behind camp with fine views of Latok group and The Ogre. Look out for Ibex that can often be seen grassy slopes above camp. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).


  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Morfogoro (4,300M)- 6 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Morfogoro (4,300M)- 6 Hours Walking.

      The trail is steep and loose to get onto the glacier however once there we follow the flat glacier making relatively straightforward walking. Further along the glacier there are some crevasses to be aware of where depending on the conditions we might rope up to safeguard our passage. There are superb views of many peak including The Ogre (7,813m) and also we will get the first views of the Hispar La and Snow Lake. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Karpogoro (4,680M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Karpogoro (4,680M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.

      Trek to Karpogoro (4,680m)- 5 to 6 hours walking.Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek Hispar La Base Camp (4,590M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek Hispar La Base Camp (4,590M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.

      Today we walk to the south end of a large snowy flat area known as Snow

      Lake finding our way through a network of crevasses. Snow Lake is a high

      altitude glacial basin over 16km wide at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Martin Conway, the first foreign visitor, gave Snow Lake the name in 1892 and described this area as "beyond all comparison the finest view of mountains it has ever been my lot to behold, nor do I believe the world can hold a finer.โ€ Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).


  • Day 12 Day 12: Cross Snow Lake And Trek To Hispar La (5,151M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Cross Snow Lake And Trek To Hispar La (5,151M)- 5 To 6 Hours Walking.

      Today we traverse across the vast Snow Lake area and make the ascent to Hispar La. The climb to Hispar La is not too steep although it always feels quite strenuous at this altitude, we also have to be aware of the crevasses in this area. The views at Hispar La are fantastic looking down Biafo glacier to Snow Lake and The Ogre and other side down Hispar glacier to peaks in Hunza. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Kani Basa (4,511M)- 5 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek To Kani Basa (4,511M)- 5 Hours Walking.

      After an early start we descend from Hispar La crossing a crevassed area and then later on the glacier flattens out. We have to cross Kani Basa glacier which is facture zone where the two glaciers collide. Shortly fterwards we reach our camp located in a grassy ablation valley with good views of Kanjut Sar (7,760m). Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Baktur Baig (4,470M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek To Baktur Baig (4,470M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.

      This is a challenging day as we have to find our way through a series of moraine ridges; climb a loose scree slope then cross several glacial streams. Baktur Baig camp is on a grassy area along the side of the glacier. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Shigam Baris (4,170M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek To Shigam Baris (4,170M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.

      After an hour we descend down a steep bank to cross another side glacier then back to the valley as before where the walking is good. Camp at Shigam Baris is in a large meadow often used by herders from Hispar

      village. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Bitanmal (3,760M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek To Bitanmal (3,760M)- 6 To 7 Hours Walking.

      After an hour we descend down a steep bank to cross another side glacier then back to the valley as before where the walking is good. Camp at Bitanmal is in a large meadow often used by herders from Hispar village.

      Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).


  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek To Hispar Village (2,302M).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek To Hispar Village (2,302M).

      From our camp at Bitanmal we cross a bridge to reach Hispar village. You will certainly notice the vibrant green of the orchards and terraced fields after the black and white scenery of the Hispar Glacier. Depending on the condition of the road we may meet our jeeps in the village if the road is broken then we have a further walk followed by a short drive to our last camp on this trek. Overnight camping (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 18 Day 18: Drive To Karimabad (2,438M).
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Drive To Karimabad (2,438M).

      We take a jeep for a couple of hours to Nagar village along a rather narrow track before reaching the Karakoram Highway. We drive up the road to Karimabad where we check into a hotel and the rest of the day is free to

      wash up, relax and explore the town. Overnight hotel (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 19 Day 19: Morning Sightseeing In Karimabad, Afternoon Drive To Gilgit.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Morning Sightseeing In Karimabad, Afternoon Drive To Gilgit.

      Hunza valley is very beautiful and today we have the chance to explore

      Karimabad, it is an interesting town spectacularly situated on a hillside to the north of the road with views of the fertile valley below (due to their extensive irrigation system) and a glimpses of snowy mountains.

      We will visit the forts of Alti and Baltit dating from the 13th century- the Baltit fort, once the home of the ruling Mir, guards the valley and is now a museum and the Alti fort is even more dramatic perched above the Hunza

      river. In the afternoon we dive to Gilgit. Overnight Serena hotel (Meals: B,L,D)

  • Day 20 Day 20: Fly To Islamabad.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Fly To Islamabad.

      We will hopefully take the early morning flight to Islamabad (inshallah!), if

      unable to fly we will start the drive the KKH to Naran. Overnight at Hotel. (Meals: B,L,D).

  • Day 21 Day 21: Islamabad.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Islamabad.

      If driving down the KKH we will arrive to Islamabad late afternoon. If we managed to fly the day before then we will spend today sightseeing in Islamabad. In the evening we will have a final group meal. Overnight at

      Hotel Hill View in Islamabad (Meals: B).

  • Day 22 Day 22: Fly Back Home.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Fly Back Home.

      Transfer to Islamabad airport for the flight back home. End of trip. 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 20 / Max: 40

Age range allowed for this experience.

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