Trip Snapshot

This trip combines a trek to Nanga Parbat basecamp, a five-day moderately strenuous trek to Rush Lake, and sightseeing in the Hunza Valley. The perfect tour for those looking does it all. Nanga Parbat is the westernmost mountain of the 2,400km (1,500miles) long Himalayan range. Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest in the world, is a colossal and magnificent mountain. Nanga Parbat is translated as Naked Mountain. In the local language, it is known as Diamer (Mountain of the Gods) and in mountaineering circles, it is known as King of the mountains for its size and magnificent profile or the Killer mountain for the death toll associated with the early expeditions. Hoper refers to five villages that lie along the Baltar Glacier and incidentally there are five glacier crossings. This is a slightly challenging trek that goes through the fertile valley and offers spectacular views of the Golden Peak (also known as Spantik). We will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Taxila, visit the historic sights of Hunza valley, including an 1100-year-old castle and a 1000-year-old village. We will also visit accessible glacial lakes including Borit and Attabad lake. We return to Gilgit for sightseeing before flying back to Islamabad.