Nanga Parbat is not a single mountain but consists of a sequence of 20 km long peaks and ridges that culminate in an ice crest of (8.125 m).The South Face known as the Rupal Face (5,000 m) high,while the North or Raikot Face is one of the deepest gorge in the world, plunging down (7,000 m) from the summit to the Indus.It was first climbed by an Austrian- German joint expedition in 1953.During a tortous 41 hours solo ordeal without oxygen Hermann Buhl made the final climb.In 1970,the Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner, with his brother Gunther, Climbed the south face (Rupal Face) down the Diamir Face.There have been only five southerly ascents to date.
Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek is certainly one of the world’s most scenic treks.Nanga Parbat is the world’s ninth highest peak, and second highest after K2 in Pakistan.It is situated in Gilgit Baltistan District of Diamir, Pakistan. Nanga Parbat is Himalayan Western Anchor. She is divided by the mighty Indus River from the Karakoram range. It rises directly from the Val d’Indus.
This trip includes Professional guide,transportation,accommodation,daily breakfast,off track vehicles.
Morning drive to Chilas passing through the enchanting valleys of Mansehra and Kohistan along the mighty Indus river, enroute visit the ancient rock carvings at Shatial and Chilas. Overnight hotel.
Morning drive to Thalichi, from here by 4-WD jeep through the narrow Astore Gorge and scenic mountain villages up to Tarishing where the jeep road ends and the trek starts. Overnight in local Inn.
First day of trek. Cross the Chunghphere Glacier and continue an easy, gentle walk on the green slopes of Rupal village. Cross the Bazin Glacier to enter the wide meadows of Latobo and reach the traditional base camp (Herrligkoffer) of Nanga Parbat. Meals and overnight in tents.
After breakfast walk through green meadows with wild willow and birch forests along the Thoshin Glacier to reach the campsite at the bottom of the meadows. Meals and overnight in tents.
Cross the Mazeno Pass (5,370 m) followed by a very steep descend with the help of fixed ropes to Loiba Glacier. cross the glacier and follow the trail to the green campsite of Loiba. Meals and overnight in tents.
Walk through beautiful meadows passing through summer settlements of the local villagers before we reach the camp. Meals and overnight in tents.
Trek through the green slopes and scenic villages along the Bunar Gah. Meals and overnight in tents.
A very easy and gentle walk through the thick pine forest and green slopes of alpine meadows with magnificent view on Nanag Parbat. Meals and overnight in tents.
Free day to explore the area. Meals and overnight in tents.
Trek to Kachal and cross the Kachal Pass, a gradually steep walk up through the green slopes of meadows and enter into the Karo Sagar. Meals and overnight in tents.
A very gentle and easy walk takes you through the thick pine forest and green slopes with view of Nanga Parbat. We pass the summer settlements of local people. Overnight in tents.
An easy walk up through lush green meadows with colorful flowers and high altitude birch trees takes you to the base camp of Juliper Peak. Overnight in tents. (6-7 hours).
Cross the Juliper Pass (4,625 m) and enjoy the magnificent view on Nanga Parbat, Chongra Peak and Ganalo Peaks. A very steep descend to the Beyal meadow. Meals and overnight in tents. (7-8 hours).
Morning excursions to Nanga Parbat base camp, visit the monuments of Alfred Drexel and Willy Merkle the climbers who laid their lifes on this killer mountain during the 1934 to 1937 expeditions. Explore the area and after noon trek back to Fairy Meadows. Meals and overnight in wooden huts.
Free day to explore the area, explore the Raikot Glacier and walk through the meadows. Meals and overnight in hut.
Morning walk to Tato village and drive by 4-WD jeeps to Raikot Bridge at the KKH, from here we continue our way to Chilas. Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast drive to Islamabad passing through Kohistan and Mansehra Valley.
