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 Name: Exploring three great mountain ranges in one go
Trek Code: ATP-TR-08
Trekking Zone: Open Zone
Route: Islamabad–Chilas–Fairy Meadows–Nanga Parbat BC–Tato–Hunza–Naltar Valley–Naltar Lake–Lower Shani–Pakora Camp–Pakora Pass–Ghutolti–Mathan–Atar Pass–Darkot–Gilgit–Islamabad.
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.
Arrival Islamabad, half day city tour of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. 500m, Hotel
Day 2. Islamabad–ChilasDrive to Chilas via Naran (seasonal) or Besham (all year) – approx. 10–12 hours. 1265m, Hotel
Day 3. Chilas–Fairy meadowsDrive to Raikot Bridge, jeep ride to Tato, and trek to Fairy Meadows (3 hrs). 3300m, Alpine Huts
Day 4. Nanga Parbat Base CampDay hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (approx. 6-7 hours round trip). 3967m, Alpine Huts
Day 5. Fairy Meadows–Hunza ValleyTrek back to Tato, drive to Karimabad, Hunza Valley via Gilgit (6–7 hrs). 2500m, Hotel
Day 6. Hunza Valley–Naltar ValleyExplore Baltit Fort and Altit Fort in the morning. Afternoon drive to Naltar Valley. 2870m, Tents
Day 7. Naltar Valley–Naltar LakeTrek to Naltar Lake (4 hrs). 3050m, Tents
Day 8. Naltar Lake–Lower ShaniTrek to Lower Shani (4 hrs). 3600m, Tents
Day 9. Lower Shani–Upper ShaniTrek to Upper Shani (4 hrs). 4230m, Tents
Day 10. Upper Shani–Pakora High CampTrek to Pakora High Camp (3–4 hrs). 4230m, Tents
Day 11. Pakora High Camp–Jut via Pakora PassCross Pakora Pass (4710m) and descend to Jut. 3390m, Tents
Day 12. Jut–Pakora-GhutoltiTrek down to Pakora village and drive to Ghutolti. 2480m, Tents
Day 13. GhutoltiRest day or optional short treks in Ghutolti area. Tents
Day 14. Ghutolti–Mathan TerTrek to Mathan Ter (5–6 hrs). 3200m, Tents
Day 15. Mathan Ter–Atar Lake (Bari Lake)Trek to Atar Lake (also known as Bari Lake) – 5–6 hrs. 4000m, Tents
Day 16. Atar Lake–Atar Pass Base CampTrek to Atar Pass Base Camp. 3900m, Tents
Day 17. Atar Pass–Darkot–Khalti LakeCross Atar Pass (4650m), descend to Darkot village, drive to Khalti Lake (near Phander). 2217m, Hotel
Day 18. Khalti Lake–GilgitDrive to Gilgit (3–4 hrs). 1500m, Hotel
Day 19. Gilgit–IslamabadMorning flight to Islamabad (weather permitting) or drive via Naran/Besham. 2420m/613m Hotel
Day 20. IslamabadFree day in Islamabad or buffer for drive from Naran/Besham. 500m Hotel
Day 21. DepartureTransfer to airport for homebound flight.
Note: The flight between Islamabad and Gilgit is subject to weather conditions.