Nanga Parbat Mazeno Pass Trek
Around Nanga Parbat
Overview
Nanga Parbat (8125 m/26,813 ft) is the second highest mountain in Pakistan and 9th in the world. The huge massif has a series of ridges and pinnacles culminating at 8125m/26,813ft with the name of Nanga Parbat, which means ‘naked mountain’. The other given name which gained fame is Killer Mountain as the early disasters on this peak were drastic and once had the maximum number of causalities as compared to any other mountain in the world.
After a long struggle, it was finally conquered by a joint Austrian-German expedition when Hermann Buhl made the final ascent in a strenuous forty one hour solo ordeal without oxygen.
In the program we make a circle trip around the mountain and witness the beauty and culture of the surrounding areas. While trekking, we cross the maximum height of 5399 meters at Mazeno, a semi technical pass, which requires fixed ropes while making the descent on steep crevassed slopes.
Trek Facts
Trek Name: Nanga Parbat Mazeno Pass Trek (Trek around Nanga parbat)
Trek Code: ATP-TR-05
Trekking Zone: Open area
Route: Islamabad-Chilas-Fairy Meadows-Astore-Nanga Parbat BC Rupal Side-Mazeno Pass-Nanga Parbat Diamir BC-Chilas-Islamabad.
Best time: July to September
Maximum Elevation: 5399 meters
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Trek Duration: 17 nights/18 days (6 hotel nights & 11 camping nights)
Visa Category: Tourist
Visa Sub Category: Tourist
Permit Requirement: A trekking permit is not required as the trek falls in the open zone.
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Trek locations on map
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Islamabad International Airport, transfer to hotel. Half day city tour. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasDrive to Chilas (via Besham-12 hours & via Babusar Pass-10 hours). 1265m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–Tato–Fairy MeadowsDrive to Tato (3 hours) & trek to Fairy Meadows (3 hours). 3300m, Alpine Hut
Day 4. Nanga Parbat BC–Fairy MeadowsDay hike to Raikot Face Nanga Parbat Base Camp & back to Fair Meadows. 3900m, Alpine Hut
Day 5. TarashingAfter an early breakfast, trek to Tato and drive to Tarashing (7 hours). 2250m, Hotel
Day 6. Herligkoffer BCTrek from Tarashing to Herligkoffer Base Camp (5 hours). 3600m, Tents
Day 7. ShaigiriTrek from Herrligkoffer BC to Shaigiri (7-8 hours). 3650m, Tents
Day 8. Mazeno BCTrek from Shaigiri to Mazeno Base Camp (4 hours). 4200m, Tents
Day 9. Mazeno ABCTrek from Mazeno BC to Mazeno High Camp (5-6 hours). 4800m, Tents
Day 10. Upper LoibaTrek from High Camp to Upper Loiba by crossing Mazeno Pass (5399m) 8-9 hours. 4500m, Tents
Day 11. Upper JaleTrek from Loiba to Upper Jale (4-5 hours). 4000m, Tents
Day 12. JerdinTrek from Upper Jale to Jerdin (Kutgali) via Kachal (6-7 hours). 3100m, Tents
Day 13. Nanga Parbat BCTrek from Kutgali to Diamir Face Nanga Parbat BC (4 hours). 4100m, Tents
Day 14. Nanga Parbat BCFree day at Nanga Parbat Base Camp. 4100m, Tents
Day 15. SairTrek from Nanga Parbat BC to Sair (6 hours). 3000m, Tents
Day 16. ChilasTrek from Sair to Bunardass & drive to Chilas. 1260m, Hotel
Day 17.Drive to Islamabad via Babusar Pass. Hotel
Day 18.Homebound Flight