aROUND TREKS OF NANAGA PARBAT
Nanga Parbat, Sanskrit for “Naked Mountain” is so named because some of its slopes are so steep that they are bereft of vegetation and snow. According to the local old legend, Nanga Parbat is also called Diamir, which means abode of fairies. It is believed that the Queen of fairies lives there in a castle made of solid crystal-clear ice, which is guarded by gigantic snow serpents and frogs. The earlier disasters in climbing this mountain are attributed to the displeasure of fairies. Nanga Parbat is not a single peak but consists of 20km long series of peaks and ridges culminating in an ice crest of (8125m). Its South Face known as Rupal Face is (5000m) high, while the North or Raikot Face plunging over (7000m) from the summit to the Indus forms one of the world’s deepest gorge. This expedition takes us to the Southside, which is known as Rupal Face.
Trekking in Pakistan’s Western Himalayas is a round journey that circles Nanga Parbat. It has recently grown in popularity as a destination for trekkers and mountaineers from all over the world. All mountain lovers will have a full perspective from the hike.
With the help of Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours, you can showcase your abilities. Your landing in Islamabad marks the beginning of our 60-day K2 tour. All the preparations, such as airport pickup, briefings at the Ministry of Tourism, flying to Skardu, treks, acclimatisation, your arrival at the K2 base camp, and everything in between, will be handled by our incredibly passionate, committed, and experienced personnel.
Trek Around Nanga Parbat with Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours:
The second-highest peak in Pakistan and ninth-highest in the world, Nanga Parbat (8125 m/26,813 ft), is also regarded as one of the three most difficult mountains in the world. The enormous massif is known as Nanga Parbat, which means “bare mountain,” and includes a sequence of ridges and pinnacles that culminate at an elevation of 8125 metres (26,813 feet). The second nickname that has gained notoriety is Killer Mountain since the early tragedies that occurred on this peak were severe and once resulted in the greatest number of fatalities of any mountain in the world. It took a long time to conquer, but a joint German-Austrian expedition finally succeeded when Hermann Buhl made the last ascent in a gruelling 41-hour solo agony without oxygen.
In the programme, we travel in a circle around the mountain to take in its natural beauty and local culture. At Mazeno, a semi-technical crossing that requires fixed ropes to descend on steep crevassed slopes, we reach the highest point of our climb at 5300 metres. Our hike comes to an end at Fairy Meadows, whose name perfectly captures its essence.
| Day 01 | Arrive Islamabad International Airport and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 | Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway |
| Day 03 | Drive to Astore |
| Day 04 | Trek to Herrligkoffer BC |
| Day 05 | Trek to Latobah |
| Day 06 | Rest day in Latobah, enjoy the day at beautiful Latobah Lake |
| Day 07 | Trek to Mazeno BC |
| Day 08 | Trek to Mazeno High Camp |
| Day 09 | Trek to Upper Loiba |
| Day 10 |
Trek to Airi Goah |
| Day 11 | Trek to Zangot |
| Day 12 | Trek to Kutagali |
| Day 13 | Trek to Nanga Parbat Diamer BC |
| Day 14 | Rest day in Diamer base camp for photography CAMP |
| Day 15 | Trek down to Kutagali |
| Day 16 | Trek to Shaichi |
| Day 17 | Trek to Gutum Sagar |
| Day 18 | Trek to Jiliper High Camp |
| Day 19 | Trek down to Beyal (3500m, 4-5 hrs) |
| Day 20 | Trek to Nanga Parbat BC, back to Fairy Meadows (3306m) |
| Day 21 |
Fairy Meadows – Tato village – Chilas |
| Day 22 | Drive to Islamabad (6-7 hrs) |
| Day 23 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight |
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.