Arrive Islamabad

Mega Zone - Board flight for Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan

Arrive ISB, Drive to Besham / Narran

Drive to Gilgit (Meet The Indus)

Gilgit to Hunza Karimabad

Hunza Valley - Drive to Hunza Karimabad
We drive out from Gilgit to re-enter the town from the historic route, crossing a suspension bridge over Gilgit river. Visit Kargah the rock-carved Buddha from 7th century AD. In the ancient times the Kargah valley used to be the traveling route of the Buddhist monks, to go to Taxila. Stroll down the colorful Bazaars of Gilgit . The tour will continue to the beautiful, breathtaking Hunza Valley through a scenic route. On our way we see the old Silk Route used by the Buddhist monks and traders. En route short stay at Rakaposhi (7,788m) viewpoint. Enter Hunza valley and arrive at the capital Karimabad. Overnight at Hotel. (2/3 hours, 110 km)

Full Day Excursion Hunza Karimabad

Hunza Valley - At Hunza, full day excursions
Day free in Karimabad for short walks to Altit and Baltit Forts, and for other explorations in Hunza Valley. The people of Hunza are famous for their long lives. You can also see some beautiful peaks of Karakoram range from Karimabad; Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran 7266m, Ultar 7400m, Golden peak 7027m and the Nagar valley on the left bank of Hunza river. In Hunza each family grows enough wheat, maize, apricots and walnuts for its own use. The people are mostly self sufficient, making their own clothes, shoes, wooden and stone bowls and growing all their own food. The people are very friendly and cheerful. In the afternoon you could walk to Ultar glacier, follow the irrigation channel through the village or stroll through the single lane bazaar for better views of soaring peaks around you. Overnight at Hotel.

Hunza to Raikot bridge Fairy Meadows

Fairy Meadows - Drive & Trek Fairy Meadows
We will drive back to Gilgit on Karakorum Highway after crossing Gilgit we will arrive at Raikot; at Raikot board on 4x4 soft top jeeps after one-hour drive we will arrive at Jaile, a small village inhabited by Shina speaking Chilasis. Our trek commencement point. As loads are distributed among the porters, we leave the jeeps and start walking. We ascend gradually, walking through the dry lunar landscape of this meeting point of Hindokush and Himalayan range. Soon we enter the narrow, barren gorge of Tato river, the track clings high on its left bank. Crossing through the green juniper and pine trees arrive at Fairy Meadows for overnight camping. (8/9 hours)

Fairy Meadows Bayal Camp FMW

Fairy Meadows - Short Walks around Fairy Meadows
Morning light brings the surprise view of Nanga Parbat massif from the campsite. After breakfast at dinning tents at camp,
we commence short walks around Fairy Meadows. The route followed by the locals, climbs rather steeply, from the campsite, through the jungle of pine trees to emerge at Fairy Meadows. We take the slightly longer, wide trek that ascends gradually through the jungle. The view of Nanga Parbat (8,125meters) soon fills the horizon in the south east. We would be walking fairly close to the crystal clear streams flowing through the pine trees. Fairy Meadows at 3,200 meters, is an idyllic campsite - perched above the Raikot glacier flowing from the massif of Nanga Parbat. Nature lovers call it one of the most magical and scenic of all of Pakistan’s beauty spots. Meals and overnight at Camp.

Trek & Jeep drive back to Besham

Drive to Islamabad/Rawalpindi

Islamabad Zoo - Trek & drive back to Besham/ Narran
Three hours down hill walk from Fairy Meadows along Tato river to Jaile. At Jaile board on your jeeps once again and arrive at Raikot bridge on KKH over Indus river. At Raikot our AC van will be waiting for us. Transfer in to van and drive to Besham / Narran for overnight at PTDC motel (8/9 hours trek)

Depature Sweet Home

Islamabad Zoo - Drive to Islamabad
Continue drive on KKH, towards Islamabad by pass the important archaeological site of Taxila and by afternoon arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel. Evening free for bazaars and sight seeing in the capital city. Overnight stay at hotel (6/7 hours drive)

• Private transportation
• Portage of 15kg during trek
• Jeep and porter services for Fairy Meadows
• Provided meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping facilities include: 2-person dome tents, mattresses, and dining tent with table

• All fees and/or taxes
• entrance fee at sites & museums.

Nanga Parbat BC at 8,125 meters is the 2nd highest Peak for Pakistan and the 9th highest in the world. It also forms the western end of Himalayan range, meeting Karakoram & Hindu Kush ranges by Indus river. The Raikot face of Nanga Parbat offers excellent area for a first trek in this mighty play-ground of mountaineers. The trek offers plenty of flexibility, as we stay at Fairy Meadows for three nights - taking excursions to Nanga Parbat’s base camp and also some interesting walks around Fairy Meadows with commanding views. Those who prefer a quite relaxing day, could stay at camp and get mesmerized by the views.

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