Grade

Difficult

Accommodation

Hotel

Transportation

Jeep, Bus

Max Altitude

3700 m

Air Ticket

Included

Meal

Included

Fairy Meadow is a lush green plateau, at 3300 m, offering a breath taking view of Majestic Nanga Parbat (The Killer Mountain) even more beautiful in white snow. Many people have called it the “Heaven on Earth”. These lush, green meadows and forests looks more beautiful in snow lie at the base of Nanga Parbat at the western edge of the Himalayan range in Pakistan.
Rakaposhi means “shining wall” in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Rakaposhi Peak. Rakapushi and Dumani (“Mother of Mist”) It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest and is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
The Minapin Glacier sweeps down from the 16km long fluted snowy ridge that connects Rakaposhi and Diran. Minapin village in upper Nagar sites along the Minapin River’s ture right (est) bank above the confluence of the Minapin and Hunza Rivers. The excellent short trek from Minapin village to Rakaposhi BC known locally as Tagaphari, is an ideal introduction to Karakorum trekking, the trek follows a good trail offers sweeping vistas of Rakaposhi and Diran Peak and is the standard route of the base camp of both peaks.

Day 1
Arrival in Islamabad.
Day 2
Drive KKH to Chilas via Babusar pass
Day 3
Drive to Riakot Bridge / by Jeeps and trek to Fairy Meadow.
Day 4
Trek to Nanga Parbat BC & Fairy Meadow
Day 5
Drive back to Raikot bridge continue drive to Minapin
Day 6
Trek to Hapakun
Day 7
Trek to Tagaphari ( Rakaposhi BC)
Day 8
Excursion to Diran Peak BC
Day 9
Trek back to Minapin and drive to Hunza.
Day 10
Seightseeing Hunza
Day 11
Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass
Day 12
Drive to Islamabad
Day 13
Fly back home

Checklist

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash.
  • Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins.
  • Deodorant.
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Sunscreen and face lotion with SPF.
  • Night time Moisturizer/Lotion.
  • If under any medication, enough stock
Included
  • All Meals
  • All ground and plane transportation
  • All accomodation
  • Full trek guide and staffs
  • All trek pack and equipment
 
Not Included
  • Alcohol or Beverage
  • Camera and other non trek accessories
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