biafo hisper & snow lake treks
The crossing of Hisper La (5151-M) Hisper pass is one of the longest glacial systems outside the Polar Regions. This highway of Ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Hunza in west with Baltistan in the east. Walking on Biafo and Hisper Glacier One of the world’s top five trekking adventures Trek up to Biafo Glacier longest and world’s largest outside the polar region Views of peaks B/w 5000-M to
7000-m peaks BIAFO HISHPER & SNOW LAKE TREK: Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial over 116km wide located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek starts from Skardu- Askoli, which lies on the right bank of Biafo Glacier. Biafo Glacier is 68 Kilometers on the Karakorum Range and south of Baltoro glacier leads to Hispar glacier. This is a strenuous trek for strong trekkers where you get to cross peaks in the range of 5500m to 7300 meters. The famous
snow lake is lying on 500 meters behind the Hispar La pass; this is the one of the best place for skiers and small peak climbers. After crossing Hispar La at an altitude of 5151 meters it gives a beautiful panoramic view of Mountains around Hispar glacier. We cross the summer pastures and we get into Hisper village; from there we
meet the Jeeps to drive to Karimabad Valley.
We are well aware of the dangers associated with the hike to the Biafo, Hisper, and Snow Lakes, and we are constantly on the lookout to prevent our team from wandering into an icy stretch of ground or falling into a deep chasm.
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 Biafo Hisper Snow Lake with Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours:
We plan to continue our exploration of the Biafo and Hisper glaciers because we have experience partaking in risk-taking extreme excursions. The 23-day Biafo Hisper Snow Lake trip itinerary from Skardu Expeditions begins with a day of rest and relaxation after your arrival in Islamabad. The true journey will begin from Askoli once we take you through Chilas to Skardu.
You will be accompanied by our knowledgeable trekkers, high altitude guides, porters, and cooks as you cross the Biafo glacier, and on day 10 you will arrive at the 77 square kilometre White Lake. On day 20, after spending the previous 19 days trekking across the Hisper La Pass and encountering incredible sights, you will arrive in Karimabad, Hunza.
Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours can assist you in turning your ambition of Trekking into a reality.
- You are highly determined to climb the killer mountain
- You are ready to indulge in extreme adventures
- You are all prepared to face the wrath of nature
- You can risk going too far
- You want to indulge yourself in amazing experiences
- You are resolute to keep climbing in the face of all odds.
| Day 01 | Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel |
| 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 | Drive to Askoli |
| Day 05 | Trek to Namla Trek |
| Day 06 | Trek to Shikonfon |
| Day 07 | Trek to Baintha |
| Day 08 | Baintha – Free day for local exploration |
| Day 09 | Trek to Marpogoro |
| Day 10 | Trek to Karpogoro |
| Day 11 | Trek to Snow Lake Hisper La base camp. |
| Day 12 | Trek to Hisper La |
| Day 13 | Trek to Khani Bassa |
| Day 14 | Trek to Jutmal |
| Day 15 | Trek to Red Star |
| Day 16 | Trek to Bitanmal |
| Day 17 | Trek to Hisper village |
| Day 18 | Drive to Hunza |
| Day 19 | Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass |
| Day 20 | Drive to Islamabad |
| Day21 | 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