The Mountain Kingdom Trek
Exploring three great mountain ranges in one go
Overview
In the first part, a visit to Fairy Meadows & Nang Parbat Base Camp from Raikot Glacier will be completed. Nanga Parbat (8125m), the second highest peak in Pakistan and 9th in the world is known as one of the three most challenging mountains above 8000M. For tourists and trekkers, it is a mountain with stunning beauty, has three famous faces known as Rupal, Diamir and Raikot. In the program, we will see the mountain from Raikot side to witness the beauty and culture of surrounding glaciers, villages and people.
The second part of trek is to Pakora Pass (4710m) that links the Naltar Gah and Pakora Gol. Shani and Sentinel peaks attract climbers. The trek can also be done from east to west, and combines easily with the Asumbar Haghost and then either the Punji Pass or Thui An, marking superb two-week combinations over three spectacular passes. The last leg of the trip is Ishkoman to Darkot village trek to over Attar Pass, an easy but interesting short trekking route.
The trek starts in a small village called Ghutolti with sixty five to seventy households. They valley is ideal for the adventure enthusiasts who attempt small peaks of 6000 meters. After two days trek you will reach Attar Lake, a beautiful natural water reservoir that lies at an altitude of around 4000 meters above the sea level. The Lake is surrounded by beautiful wild flowers and snow-capped peaks.
Trek Facts
Trek Name:Exploring three great mountain ranges in one go
Trek Code: ATP-TR-08
Trekking Zone:Open Zone
Route:Islamabad,Besham,Chilas and Gilgit (via Karakoram Highway)
Best time: Early June till Mid October
Maximum Elevation: 5050 meters
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Trek Duration:19 nights/20 days (9 hotel & 10 camping nights)
Visa Category: Mountaineering & Trekking
Visa Sub Category: Trekking
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is required as the trek falls in the restricted zone.
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Itinerary
Arrival Islamabad, half day city tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasDrive to Chilas (10 hours) 1200m, Hotel
Day 3. Fairy meadowsDrive to Tato and trek to Fairy Meadows 3300m, Alpine Hut
Day 4. Nangaparbat Base CampFree day at Fairy Meadows or day hike to Nanga Parbat BC 4000m, Alpine Hut
Day 5. Tato-HunzaTrek to Tato and drive to Karimabad Hunza (6-7 hours) 2400m, Hotel
Day 6. Hunza-Naltar valleyHalf day tour around Karimabad and drive to Naltar in the afternoon 2820m, Tents
Day 7. Naltar LakeTrek to Naltar Lake (4 hrs) 3270m, Tents
Day 8. Lower ShaniTrek to Lower Shani (4 hrs) 3680m, Tents
Day 9. Pakora campTrek to Pakora High Camp (3-4 hrs) 4230m, Tents
Day 10. Pakora passTrek to Jut over Pakora Pass-4710m (7-8 hrs) 3390m, Tents
Day 11. Pakora-GhutoltiTrek to Pakora and drive to Ghutolti 2480m, Tents
Day 12. GhutoltiFree day in Ghutolti Tents
Day 13. MathanTrek to Mathan Ter (5-6 hrs) 3200m, Tents
Day 14. Atar passTrek to Atar Lake (Bari Lake: 5-6 hrs) 4000m, Tents
Day 15. Atar passTrek to Atar Pass Base Camp 3900m, Tents
Day 16. Atar Pass-DarkotTrek to Darkot over Atar Pass (4650M) and drive Khalti Lake 2217m, Hotel
Day 17. GilgitDrive to Gilgit (3-4 hours) 1320m, Hotel
Day 18. Gilgit-IslamabadFlight to Islamabad or drive to Naran/Besham 2420m/613m Hotel
Day 19. IslamabadFree day in Islamabad or drive from Besham to Islamabad. 500m Hotel
Day 20. Hotel-AirportHome bound flight
Note: The flight between Islamabad and Gilgit is subject to weather conditions.