Nanga Parbat (the Naked Mountain) boasts a long history of unsuccessful climbing attempts and disasters; hence it came to be known as the killer mountain. It rises high at 8,126 meters above sea level out of the Himalayas in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

Historical accounts suggest that mount Nanga Parbat popped up as a result of collision between the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates.

Nanga Parbat has three massive faces:

1. The Rakhiot Face, overlooking the gray cliffs and highlands on the north and south
2. The Diamer Face, which is quite rock-strewn in the start but transforms into ice fields as you approach the killer mountain
3. The Rupal face, which boasts the highest cliff in the world

Nanga Parbat is one of the most desired prizes for mountaineers. Climbing the killer instinct mountain in the icy gravities of Himalayan twilight seems like madness, but the world’s best mountaineers can’t just sleep without putting their passion to the test. Just like mount K2, Nanga Parbat is the ultimate challenge for the world’s veteran mountaineers.

Climb Nanga Parbat with Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours:

There is no harder game in the world than trying to ascend the Naked Mountain, which strings like a bauble across the Himalayan arc. It would chill you to your very bones since the cold is so intense and piercing. As the wind gusts burnish the ice into a goblet and the temperature drops to -50 degrees Celsius, they destroy any weak parts of your clothing and shelter.

And real mountaineers are most attracted to the odds. They offer us the chance for thrilling adventure. They provide us the chance to test our passion to the limit and see if it can endure the challenges. Karakorum Expeditions can help you realise your wildest experience. We have climbing instructors who are highly qualified, experienced, and qualified.

Equipment List

Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.

1 – Must Bring Items:

• First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
• Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
• Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
• Mittens or gloves
• Gloves (Thermal)
• Headtorch with spare batteries
• Hiking boots
• Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
• Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
• Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
• Sunglasses
• Sunhat
• Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
• Warm hat
• Warm jacket (down)
• Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over-trousers
• Antibacterial hand wash
• Shirts/T-shirts
• Socks
• Spare laces
• Underwear (normal and thermal)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended)
• Wash-bag and toiletries
• Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
• Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
• Trekking Trousers
• Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
• Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)

List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:

• Crampons
• Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
• Ice axe
• Climbing harness
• Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
• Climbing helmet
• Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
• Sling (120 cm)

List 3 – Optional:

• Buff or scarf
• Small padlock (for locking your bag)
• Camera
• Insect repellant
• Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
• Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
• Liner (for sleeping bag)
• Travel clothes
• Bottle for Pee

Minimum Group Participants and holiday Status:

Six (6) registrations, or the minimum number of participant bookings, are needed to conduct the “Fixed departures”. Even though we frequently have multiple visitors for each scheduled departure, we think it’s vital to note. On this page, you can verify the status of your travel. Status “available” indicates that we are accepting reservations, while “guaranteed” indicates that we have attracted the necessary number of travellers and that the trip will depart on the specified dates. We will stay in touch with every registered visitor. We will promptly walk you through the process of applying for a visa and booking flights to Pakistan, among other things. Travel papers and a visa In general, a passport with an expiration date later than six months is required to apply for a visa to Pakistan.

We advise you to get in touch with the closest embassy or consulate of Pakistan in your country for more trustworthy and up-to-date information. We anticipate that you will be fully accountable for making sure you have the proper travel documentation. Generally, if you are travelling to non-EU nations, you must make sure your travel document (passport) has two blank pages for each nation you intend to visit. To travel to Pakistan for trekking, you must have a visitor’s visa. Individuals with work visas who are already in Pakistan or overseas need to wait up to 6 weeks for a No-Objection Certificate (NOC). The prerequisites and cost for a tourist visa to Pakistan are typically under $200, however you should contact Pakistani consulates in your area for for information. 

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It is recommended that the itinerary once finalized not be changed so as to avoid delays and complications. However, if a client requests a change of itinerary for a confirmed booking, Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours will apply change fees. The number of tour days initially booked may be extended by the client and will be charged by Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours accordingly.

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