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: Islamabad–Chilas–Gilgit–Hoper Valley–Hoper Glacier–Barpu Glacier–Rush Phari Meadow–Rush Lake–Hopper–Gulmit–Borit Lake–Luzdar–Patundas–Passu–Karimabad–Hunza–Naran–Islamabad.
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)