Rush Lake and Patundas Trek
A Journey to the Heart of the Mountains
Overview
Rush Phari means sparkling Lake. We walk on glaciers, through villages to explore the real life of those living at footsteps of mighty glaciers, along the irrigated terraced fields with the impressive view of the Karakoram Mountains from summit of Rush Peak (5098m).
The second part of the stunning trek goes along the Batura Glaciers. Patungdass is a summer pasture at an altitude of 4200m on the ridge between the Passu and Batura Glaciers with spectacular views. The fascinating view of Passu Peak 7284m, Batura Peak 7500m, Shishper 7619m, Dasteghil Sar 7885m, Momhil Sar 7342m and Rakaposhi 7788m, are all around you.
The trek starts at Borit Lake and goes through Passugar, Luzdar, and Patungdass along the glaciers, easy short trek which does not require any experience.
Trek Facts
Trek Name: Rush Lake & Patundas Tre
Trek Code: ATP-TR-08
Trekking Zone: Open Zone
Route: Hoper Valley → Hoper Glacier → Barpu Glacier → Rush Phari Meadow → Rush Lake
Best time: Late May till early October
Maximum Elevation: 5098 meters
Trek Grade: Moderate
Trek Duration: 10 nights/11 days (6 hotel nights & 4 camping nights)
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Trekking
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is not required as the trek falls in the open zones
Rush Lake Trek only: 10 nights/11 days (6 hotel nights & 4 camping nights)
Patungdass Trek only: 10 nights/11 days (6 hotel nights & 4 camping nights)
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Itinerary
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, after short rest visit Rawalpindi & Islamabad 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–GilgitFlight to Gilgit or drive to Chilas (1265M) via Babusar Pass-4100M or Besham (10-12 hours) 1500m, Hotel
Day 3. Hopper ValleyDrive to Hopar (3 hours from Gilgit & 6 hours from Chilas) 2800m, Hotel
Day 4. Bericho CorTrek to Bericho Cor (6-7 hrs) 3300m, Tents
Day 5. Rush LakeTrek to Rash Lake (6-7 hours) 4700m, Tents
Day 6. Rush PeakFree day or optional climbing on Rush Peak (5098M) Tents
Day 7. Bericho CorTrek to Bericho Cor (7-8 hours) 3300m, Tents
Day 8. Hopper-GulmitTrek to Hoper & drive to Gulmit 2485m, Hotel
Day 9. Borit LakeTrek to Borit Lake via Ghulkin 2600m, Tents
Day 10. LuzdarTrek to Luzdar 3500m, Tents
Day 11. PatundassTrek to Patungdass 4200m, Tents
Day 12. Passu-KarimabadTrek to Passu & drive to Karimabad 2500m, Hotel
Day 13. KarimabadFree day in Karimabad 2500m, Hotel
Day 14. Hunza-NaranDrive to Naran via Babusar Pass 2409m, Hotel
Day 15. Naran-IslamabadDrive to Islamabad 500m, Hotel
Day 16. Hotel-AirportHomebound flight
Note: The flight between Islamabad and Skardu is subject to weather conditions.