Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek - 9 Days
About this tour
Base camp of world's 9th highest mountain, Nanga Parbat
Experience Karakoram Highway
Night stays at Fairy Meadows
Bonfires and music at base camp
Tatu Jeep Safari - ultimate adrenaline rush on one of the most scenic roads in Pakistan
Alpine forest
Valleys of Himalayas
View of Indus river and Raikot glacier
Amazing sunsets and sunrises.
Meet mountaineers at base camps
Sightseeing in Islamabad
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 540 m Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey. Accommodation in Islamabad. Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 2: Islamabad, Pakistan to Shangrila Chilas Hotel, Chilās
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 1,265 m The tourists will drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway. They will pass through Abbotabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dasu and Sazin villages to reach Chilas. Tourists will spend their night in Chilas. Accommodation Twin-sharing room in Chilas. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 3: Tattu Bridge to Fairy Meadows Cottages
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 3,300 m After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start our journey towards Fairy meadows. The tourists will have to transfer to Tatu village on 4×4 Jeeps and from there the participants will have to hike for 2-3 hours to reach Fairy Meadows. Upon reaching Fairy Meadows the tourists can rest, roam around, take short hikes or interact with the locals. Accommodation Twin-sharing tent/cottage in Fairy Meadows Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 4: Fairy Meadows Cottages to Beyal Camp, Pakistan
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 3,500 m A few kilometers after Fairy Meadows, there is a second campsite called Beyal, where it is much quieter and has even better views than the previous camp. After Beyal, the trail gets tougher, although more rewarding. From an alpine forest, the way becomes an arid but impressive landscape, surrounded by snow and ice blocks. Accommodation Camping in twin-sharing dome tent Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner
Day 5: Beyal Camp, Pakistan to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 3,850 m Participants will start hiking for a few hours and reach Nanga Parbat Base Camp where the silence is only interrupted by the sound of the occasional avalanches, which can also be heard from very far away. The night will be spent under the Himalayan Beast (8,126m). Accommodation Camping in twin-sharing dome tent. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner
Day 6: Beyal Camp, Pakistan to Fairy Meadows Cottages
On this Day GPS Data Altitude: 3,300 m Participants will trek back to Fairy Meadows on this day and have the whole day to themselves upon reaching fairy meadows. You can fill in your journals, sketch, paint, rest or take photographs of the killer mountain during different times of the day. Sunrises, sunsets and full moons are amazing at fairy meadows. Accommodation Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Raikot Sarai (see pictures), Greenland Hotel Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 7: Gilgit to Islamabad, Pakistan
On this Day The guests will depart back to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Fairy Meadows. If we take the road to Besham, we drive through Chilas and Dassu travelling along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to return to Islamabad via Naran road. This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations. Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 8: Islamabad, Pakistan
On this Day On this day the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be explored, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets. Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
Day 9: Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan
On this Day Meals included: Breakfast Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.
What's included
Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani) Implementation of Covid SOPs/Guidelines & Complimentary Safety Pack (sanitizer, 1 mask & glove per day) Licensed professional guide (government requirement) Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad All domestic road transfers All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms) All trekking accommodation (twin sharing dome tents) All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) All trekking meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) All camping site fees Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipment, and tools) Support staff (cook, assistant(s), etc) Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas), and personal luggage (12.5kg)
What to know
Group of 8-10 members will get a special discount
Route & locations
Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan