Snow Lake & Hispar La Trek
Snow Lake Hispar La trek is nestled amidst a high-altitude Glacier basin, over 16 kilometres w ide, located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar La pass in the Karakoram mountain range of Pakistan. Combine the Biafo Glacier, Snow Lake, and Hispar Glacier is 120 kilometres, which makes it the second-longest glacier in the world outside the Polar region. The mountain kingdom of Baltistan, Biafo Glacier, Snow Lake, Hispar la, the Karakoram Range, and Hunza Valley in Pakistan is a dream destination for trekkers, offering fresh air, stunning scenery, and the chance to reconnect with nature.
The second-highest peak in the world and the second-largest glacier in terms of area are K2 and the Baltoro, which may be found in Pakistan’s Central Karakoram National Park near the borders with India and China.
The K2 Base Camp Trek checks all the boxes for an incredible active adventure: traverse massive glaciers, meet internationally renowned climbers, see FOUR 8000-meter peaks, including the world’s second-highest mountain (K2), and countless other 6000 and 7000-meter peaks, while also gaining experience and pushing yourself to the limit while trekking at altitude.
You will go deep into the stunning Northern Pakistan by plane, jeep track, footpath, and snow-covered trail in order to get the chance to visit one of the last remaining authentic adventure sites on the planet.
| Day 01 | Arrival at the Islamabad International |
| Day 02 | Fly to Skardu in case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas |
| Day 03 | Rest day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu |
| Day 04 | SKARDU TO ASKOLI |
| Day 05 | TREK TO NAMLA |
| Day 06 | TREK TO MANGO |
| Day 07 | TREK TO BIANTHA |
| Day 08 | REST & ACCLIMATISATION DAY |
| Day 09 | TREK TO TO MARFOGORO |
| Day 10 | TREK TO KARPHOGORO |
| Day 11 | TREK TO KARPHOGORO |
| Day 12 | TREK TO HISPAR LA BY CROSSING SNOW LAKE |
| Day 13 | CROSS HISPAR LA AND TREK TO KANI BASA |
| Day 14 | TREK TO BAKHTUR BAIG |
| Day 15 | TREK TO SHIGHAM BARIS |
| Day 16 | TREK TO BITENMAL |
| Day 17 | TREK TO HISPAR VILLAGE |
| Day 18 | DRIVE TO KARIMABAD |
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