1. Islamabad-Fairy Meadows
Nanga
Parbat (8125 m.) is the western most bastion of the Himalayas. One has to
travel completely around the globe to come back to the Himalayas to see such
high peaks on our planet. The word 'Nanga' means naked and 'Parbat' is
mountain.
Nanga
Parbat is also located where the continents have collided. Here the Indian
plate is going under the Asian plate at a rate of about few inches a year.
Consequently, Nanga Parbat is still rising. In fact it is the fastest rising mountain
in the world!
This
is a land of superlatives. The view of Nanga Parbat from the Indus River is one
of the most awesome sights in the world. This largest land escarpment in the
world consists of a rise of about 7000 m. from the base of the mountain to its
summit. On the other side of Nanga we have the famous Rupal Face; the tallest
wall in the world with a sheer 4500 m. cliff!
Overview
Fairy
Meadows, named by German climbers (German Märchenwiese, ″fairy tale meadows″)
and locally known as Joot. Fairy Meadows is a place with the lush green area
& full of natural beauty in Pakistan. This lovely World’s 3rd highest
Mountain & 2nd highest of Pakistan which presents a natural beauty to the
tourists.
FACTS
Duration: 7 Days
Altitude:
Min
610m - Max 4,114m
Zone:
Open
Trip
Nature:
Soft Adventure
Best Time:
April - October
I T I N
E R A R Y
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Day 1
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Arrival
Islamabad (Hotel).
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Day 2
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Fly to Gilgit or
drive to Chilas in case of flight cancellation. Hotel.
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Day 3
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Drive to Raikot. 4 Hours Trek,
Fairy Meadows. Camp
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Day 4
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Day Excursion in Fairy
Madows. Trek to Nanga Parabat Basecamp. Camp
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Day 5
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Fairy Meadows to Chillas.
Overnight Stay in Chillas. Hotel
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Day 6
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Drive back to Islamabad.
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Day 7
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Departure
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Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
Overview
Fairy
Meadow is a lush green plateau, many people have called it the most beautiful
place in
Pakistan. These lush, green meadows and forests lie at the base of
Nanga Parbat at the western edge of the himaliyan range. Fairy Meadows is a
very peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy the mountain atmosphere and
hospitality of the local people. The name Fairy Meadows is part of the legend
that Fairies have their heaven on this lush green plateau. Fairy Meadow offers
superb views of the Nanga Parbat (8125 m) the highest mountain in himliyan
range of Pakistan.
Nanga
Parbat which means Naked Mountain, the local People call Diamer. It is about
540 km drive through Karakorum Highway, from Islamabad to Raikot Bridge (1400
m). Where local Jeeps will take you up to the Tatto village, it is one and half
hour excited drive from Raikot Bridge to the last village of Tatto (2900 m).
Crossing through the most impressive view of Karakorum Highway & River
Indus. On arrival at Tatto village, it starts trekking on very easy and simple
route to Fairy meadows. It would be a great experience to have overnight in
fixed camping side, or in the traditionally built wood Huts, which offers
magnificent view of the North face of the Nanga Parbat. There are several short
walks on this plateau, including the full day excursion up to the base camp
(3900 m) of Nanga Parbat. It is very easy walk through the forest till then the
edge of the plateau call Beyal Camp (3500 m). Whereas the trek from Beyal Camp
to base camp is little difficult along the Raikot glacier. Nice hotels and
bungalows are available at the meadows, but you may also choose to camp in the
grassy sites.
Facts
Duration:
15-20 Days
Altitude:
Min 610m - Max 5150m
Zone:
Open
Trip
Nature: Soft Adventure
Best Time:
April - October
I T I N
E R A R Y
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Day 1
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Arrival
Islamabad (Hotel).
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Day 2
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Fly to Gilgit or
drive to Besham in case of flight cancellation. Hotel.
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Day 3
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Drive
to Raikot Bridge and onward Tato village.
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Day 4
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Trek to Fairy Meadows.
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Day 5
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Free
Day at Fairy Meadows.
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Day 6
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Trek Nanga Parbat
Base Camp.
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Day 7
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Crossing
the Raikot Glacier.
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Day 8
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Crossing
the Raikot Glacier.
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Day 9
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Crossing
Julipar Pass.
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Day 10
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Crossing
Julipar Pass.
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Day 11
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Climbing
Julipar Peak.
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Day 12
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Trek
down to Patro Valley.
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Day 13
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Trek
and drive to Gunar Farm.
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Day 14
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Drive
to Chillas.
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Day 15
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Drive
to Islamabad.
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Day 15
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Departure
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Nanga Parbat Trek
Nanga
Parbat (8125 m.) is the western most bastion of the Himalayas. One has to
travel completely around the globe to come back to the Himalayas to see such
high peaks on our planet. The word 'Nanga' means naked and 'Parbat' is
mountain.
This
immense massif made a never-to-be-forgotten childhood impression on us. Masood
saw this peak rising into the heavens when he was only five years old! It is a
sight that is as vivid as it was then; 35 years ago.
Nanga
Parbat is also a killer mountain. Many climbers died on it before it was
summited by the great Hermann Buhl without supplemental oxygen in 1953. His
epic climb is still unsurpassed. We are honored to say that it was at our
uncle's clinic in Lahore where Hermann Buhl came to recuperate and was treated
for his death-like state.
Nanga
Parbat is also located where the continents have collided. Here the Indian
plate is going under the Asian plate at a rate of about few inches a year.
Consequently, Nanga Parbat is still rising. In fact it is the fastest rising mountain
in the world!
This
is a land of superlatives. The view of Nanga Parbat from the Indus River is one
of the most awesome sights in the world. This largest land escarpment in the
world consists of a rise of about 7000 m. from the base of the mountain to its
summit. On the other side of Nanga we have the famous Rupal Face; the tallest
wall in the world with a sheer 4500 m. cliff!
The
journey traditionally called: 'Around Nanga Parbat' actually goes halfway
around the mountain. It offers us stupendous sights of this Himalayan giant.
The crossing of Mazeno Pass (5,399 m.) is a technical endeavor where ropes are
fixed on steep pitches. The trip is for anyone who wants to get close to this
legendary mountain and feel its presence deep down in one's soul! This is a
challenging trek in Pakistan's Himalaya.
Facts
Duration: 15-25 Days
Altitude: Min 610m - Max 4300m
Zone: Open
Trip Nature: Soft Adventure
Best Time: April - October
I T I N
E R A R Y
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Day 1
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Arrival Islamabad (Hotel), trek briefing. We
will have ample time for sightseeing and shopping in colorful old bazaars of
Rawalpindi and new markets of Islamabad. We may also drive to the huge modern
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
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Day 2
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Besham
We will drive on the
famous KKH to Besham through Taxila and Abottabad. Time permitting we will
stop at the famous Gandharan archeological sites in Taxila. We will drive up
the lush green foothills of the Himalayas and cross the mighty Indus near
Besham. It will take about 6 to 8 hours to drive to Besham.
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Day 3
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Gilgit (1,500 m
4,920 ft)
It
takes about six to eight hours to drive from Besham to Gilgit. The drive
through the Indus Gorge is guaranteed to knock your socks off! The view after
crossing the Rakhiot Bridge of Nanga Parbat is without any parallel. Standing
at around 1,000 m. you see a mountain which rises to above 8,000 m.! This is
the largest land escarpment in the world. This is also where the three greatest mountain ranges meet;
Himalaya, Hindukush and Karakoram. We
will have time to shop in the Central Asian bazaars of Gilgit.
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Day 4
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Astore (2,350 m 7,700 ft
Jeep
drive. We will backtrack our route from Gilgit and take a left hand turn on
the KKH near Jaglot to enter the Astore valley. It takes about 6 to 8 hours
to get to Astore town. We will camp in Astore. Camp
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Day 5
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Tarashing (2,900 m 9,500 ft)
Jeep
drive. After about 3 to 4 hours of rough jeep driving we reach the village of
Tarashing in the Rupal valley. Here we send our jeeps back to Gilgit. The
Rupal valley is a beautiful forested valley with many pine trees. Camp
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Day 6
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Rupal
(3,200 m 10,500 ft)
The trek begins. We
walk through lush and gentle fields and cross the snout of the Tarashing
Glacier. The walk only takes about 2 to 3 hours. If we feel fit, we can go to
the next camp (Herligkoffer Base Camp) or just relax at Rupal. Camp
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Day 7
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Herligkoffer Base Camp
(3,600 m 11,800 ft)
Another
2 to 3 hours of walking brings us to this beautiful meadow campsite. Our camp is located near some springs and
at the edge of the Bazhin Glacier. We start seeing views of Rakhiot Peak and
Chongra Peaks of the Nanga Parbat massif. Camp
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Day 8
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Latobah (3,650 m
11,970 ft)
In
about 2 to 3 hours of walking we will reach this famous campsite right under
the largest wall in the world; the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat. The wall rises
about 5,000 m. to the summit of this great mountain. On the way we cross the
Bazhin Glacier. Camp
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Day 9
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Shaigiri (3,700 m
12,140 ft)
This
takes about 4 to 5 hours of trekking. On the way will cross the snout of the
Shaigiri Glacier. From Shaigiri we will also have awesome views of the Rupal
face of Nanga. Camp
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Day 10
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Mazeno Base Camp (4,000 m
13,120 ft)
After
crossing mountain streams and leaving the woods and pastures behind we enter
the high meadows of the Mazeno valley. This takes about 3 to 5 hours of walking.
Here we have outstanding views of Mazeno peaks. Camp
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Day 11
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Mazeno High Camp (4,700 m
15,400 ft)
This is
a tiring day. It takes about 5 to 7 hours of steep hiking up the hill and the
camp is located near the Mazeno Glacier. Camp
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Day 12
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Laibh Meadows (4,200 m 13,780
ft
A tough
day! This is the apex of the walk. We will ascend Mazeno Pass (5,399 m.) and
descend very steeply on the other side. The ascent is easier than the
descent. Ropes will be fixed on the descent on 35% plus slopes. As always, we
will be assisted by the staff. This will take about 8 plus hours. Trek
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Day 13
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Zangot (2,700 m 8,850 ft)
Camp,
trek. This takes about 6 hours of walking. We enter a land inhabited by
people and walk through pastures. The day is long and involves an
exhaustingly steep descent. However, it is not technical as the descent from
the Mazeno Pass.
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Day 14
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Zangot Rest (2,700 m 8,850 ft)
Camp.
Here we enjoy the much needed rest!
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Day 15
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Kutagali (3,000 m 9,840 ft)
Camp,
trek. This takes about 4 to 5 hours and we walk along paths used by herders
to reach their summer settlements.
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Day 16
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Shaichi (2,900 m 9,500 ft)
Camp,
trek. In about 6 hours and after crossing the non-technical Karu Sagar Pass
(4,900 m.), we reach another summer settlement called Shaichi. The Diamir
face of Nanga overwhelms us continuously.
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Day 17
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Gutum Sagar (3,500 m 11,480 ft)
Camp,
trek. We are now walking through forest and summer pastures. We will cross
some streams on this leg of the trip. This takes 6 hours plus of walking.
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Day 18
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Jalipur High Camp (4,300 m
14,100 ft)
Camp,
trek. We have an ascending walk for about 6 hours and have good views of
Jalipur Peaks.
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Day 19
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Beyal (3,400 m 11,150 ft)
Camp,
trek. Today we will cross the non-technical Khutsu Pass (4,840 m.). From the
top of the pass Nanga is seen once again. The steep ascent to the pass takes
about 3 hours and the descent to Beyal is done in about 5 hours. At Beyal we
camp next to the Rakhiot Glacier.
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Day 20
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Fairy Meadows (3,200 m 10,500
ft)
Camp,
trek. Congratulations! We have circumnavigated the great Nanga Parbat. This
is an easy 2 hour walk through pine forest and incredible views. The sight of
the north face of Nanga will never leave you!
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Day 21
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Chilas (1,000 m 3,280 ft)
Hotel,
jeep. Our jeeps will be ready to take us from the end of the road near Fairy
Meadows. It is about 2 to 3 hours of driving down into the Indus gorge
towards Chilas.
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Day 22
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Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Hotel,
about 8 hour drive on KKH, trek debriefing.
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Day 23
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Rawalpindi/Islamabad
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Day 24
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Departure
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