Trek Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains
Trek Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains
Trek among the towering rock walls and lush valley floors of Northern Pakistan’s Karakoram Range and Nangma Valley. The Baltistan region, sometimes known as Little Tibet, is a mountaineer’s paradise. Spend four days trekking along well-marked and relatively easy trails that cross glacial streams running through vibrant pastures and camp under the stars. You’ll be fully supported by a professional and welcoming crew of porters, guides and camp cooks who will prepare fresh and filling hot meals featuring local Pakistani dishes. Along your roundtrip journey from Islamabad, you’ll also get the chance to meet Balti locals and learn about the history and culture of this region, through dancing, shared meals and expert local knowledge.
Activities
Trek among the towering rock walls and lush valley floors of Northern Pakistan’s Karakoram Range and Nangma Valley. The Baltistan region, sometimes known as Little Tibet, is a mountaineer’s paradise. Spend four days trekking along well-marked and relatively easy trails that cross glacial streams running through vibrant pastures and camp under the stars. You’ll be fully supported by a professional and welcoming crew of porters, guides and camp cooks who will prepare fresh and filling hot meals featuring local Pakistani dishes. Along your roundtrip journey from Islamabad, you’ll also get the chance to meet Balti locals and learn about the history and culture of this region, through dancing, shared meals and expert local knowledge.
Activities
- Skardu Bazaar walk
- Manthal Rock Buddha
- Kharpocho Fort
- Khaplu Fort Museum
- Yugo Village cultural walk
- Mingulo Broq guided hike
- Expert Licensed professional local guide
- 15 kgs of porter services per person
- Mingulo Broq to Nangma valley guided hike
- Amin Brakk base camp guided hike
- Live music and dance show by local Balti people
- Nangma valley to Kanday guided hike
- Traditional lunch with local family at Kanday village
- Walk among the towering peaks of Northern Pakistan’s Baltistan region on well-marked trails in Nangma Valley.
- Enjoy fully-supported camping with expert guides, porters and a professional cooking team, providing warm Pakistani meals at every campsite.
- Opt for a day hike to the mountaineer’s paradise of Amin Brakk, also known as the Great Tower.
- Join in a live Balti dance performance at the Nangma Valley campsite and cross paths with local shepherds whose pastures share these trails.
- Tap into your local leader’s expert insights as you take some time to explore the capital city of Islamabad
Interests
- Adventure and Active
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad | ||
| 2 | Skardu | ||
| 3 | Khaplu | ||
| 4 | Hike Kanday to Mingulo Broq | ||
| 5 | Trek the Nangma Valley | ||
| 6 | Nangma Valley | ||
| 7 | Nangma Valley trekking & Shigar | ||
| 8 | Islamabad | ||
| 9 | Islamabad | ||
| 10 | Islamabad |
