Overview
This trek runs through the enchanting lands of Western finger of great Himalayas replete with alpine meadows, lofty pinnacles, dense forests and strangely fantastic forms of landscape that qualify it as a best trekking route in Pakistan.This 15 days adventure makes a circuit of the 8125m Nanga Parbat.
This only Himalayan peak in Pakistan offers the grandest spectacle from distance but we will have breathtaking close-ups of its ‘hundred faces’ during this tour.Starting with an easy to moderate walking of two to four hours daily along the lateral moraines and flat green pastures, we will cross the Mazino Pass, which is the strenuous and sensational climax of this adventure.
Itinerary
| Day01 | Itinerary Arrive at Islamabad International Airport. Welcome by GATP company guide and transfer to hotel. Lunch followed by sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Overnight at hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day02 | Itinerary Drive to Tarishing via Chilas, shadowing Nanga Parbat. Early morning departure on AC coach along KKH and Indus River. Lunch at Besham. Drive through deep Indus gorge. Arrive Chilas in 12–13 hrs. Overnight in hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day03 | Itinerary Drive to Tarashing, road-end village in mini bus and jeeps through Astore Valley. Start of Rupal Valley, typical Himalayan scenery. Overnight and meals in camp. Residence Camp | |
| Day04 | Itinerary Trek on easy trails crossing Tarashing Glacier into lower Rupal Valley with big summer settlements. Reach Bazin camp under the east face of Nanga Parbat. Overnight and meals in camp. Residence Camp | |
| Day05 | Itinerary Trek on Bazin Glacier (~2 hrs), continue through juniper and willow trees along Rupal River to Herligkoffer base camp to Shaigiri. Captivating views of southern face of Nanga Parbat. Campfire and traditional activities at Shaigiri. Overnight camp. Residence Camp | |
| Day06 | Itinerary Trek along lateral moraine of Rupal Glacier with fascinating views of Nanga Parbat, Rupal, and Laila Peaks. Overnight camp amidst grass and juniper trees. Residence Camp | |
| Day07 | Itinerary Free day at Rupal Face Base Camp Residence Camp | |
| Day08 | Itinerary Trek to Mazino High Camp – 4724m (~5–6 hrs). Steep ascent and glacier walking; camp at high altitude near base of pass. Residence Camp | |
| Day09 | Itinerary Cross Mazino Pass – 5399m. Early morning ascent, gradual climb requiring basic climbing safety. Descend via Loiba Glacier to upper Loiba camp. Overnight camp. Residence Camp | |
| Day10 | Itinerary Trek down to Lower Loiba (Loiba Meadows). Easy walk through lush meadows and trees. Overnight camp near shepherd huts. Residence Camp | |
| Day11 | Itinerary Easy trek through pine and birch forests, cross river into Kachal summer settlements. Stunning views of Nanga Parbat. Overnight camp at Kachal. Residence Camp | |
| Day12 | Itinerary Trek down to Zangot with optional excursion to Diamer Base Camp (Reinhold Messner route). Overnight at Zangot camp. Residence Camp | |
| Day13 | Itinerary Steep descent to Diamer River, arrive at Dimroi. Jeep transfer to Chilas. Overnight in hotel. Residence Hotel | |
| Day14 | Itinerary Drive from Chilas to Islamabad Residence Hotel | |
| Day15 | Itinerary Onward to your own destinations |
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Islamabad Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low porters' equipment.
- Documentation & climbing permit.
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric generator / solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently US$9000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (e.g., roadblocks, extra hotel stays, or additional days at Base Camp)
- If trekking and climbing members split during the period, extra expenses will be charged accordingly.
- 1 PIECE - DOWN SUITS
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT)
- 1 PAIR - TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES)
- 1 PIECE - SLEEPING BAG
- 1 PAIR - CRAMPONS
- 1 PIECE - SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT GLOVES
- 2 PAIR - NORMAL GLOVES
- 2 PIECE - SUN GLASS
- 1 SET - ICE AXE
- 1 SET - HARNESS
- 1 PIECE - JUMAR
- 2 PIECE - LOCKING CARBINEERS
- 1 PIECE - DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS)
- 2 PAIRS - SUMMIT SOCKS
- 1 PIECE - CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR
- 1 PIECE - HELMET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN JACKET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER)
- 1 PIECE - HEAD LAMP
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX JACKET
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - WIND PROOF JACKET
- 2 PIECE - FLEECE JACKET
- 1 PIECE - FLEECE TROUSER
- 1 PAIR - FLEECE INNER GLOVES
- 1 PIECE - NON LOCKING CARABINEER
- 1 PIECE - WATER BOTTLE
- 1 PIECE - TAB SLING
- 2 PAIRS - LIGHT TREKKING PANTS
- 2 PIECE - NECK WARMERS
- 1 PIECE - SUN PROTECT CREAM
- 1 PIECE - LIP GUARD
- 2 PIECE - DUFFEL BAGS
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