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12-Day Exciting Rush Lake Trek From Islamabad

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    12 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Urdu

Description

Cross glaciers, high meadows, lovely irrigated terraced fields and also have a spectacular view of the mighty Karakoram Mountains from Rush Lake. Rest in the awe-inspiring places and take in the fantastic mountain panoramas. Visit the Altit Fort and Baltit Fort, and also cherish a birds-eye view of Hunza & Nagar Valley, Golden Peak, Rush Lake and Rakaposhi.

Highlights
  • Enjoy the breathtaking view of Naran Kaghan & Babusar Pass
  • Marvel at the views of the K2 Peak, Golden Peak, Miar Peak, and Ultar Peak
  • Admire the architecture of Baltit Fort and Altit Fort
  • Day 1: Welcome to Pakistan expand_more

    • Meet and greet your Pakistan tour guide at the airport & drive to the hotel for check-in.

    • If time permits, visit Islamabad & Rawalpindi. 

    Dinner & night stay.

  • Day 2: Islamabad to Chillas expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Chillas via KKH/Naran.

    • Enjoy the breathtaking view of Naran Kaghan & Babusar Pass.

    • Lunch at Naran at Kunhar riverside.

    • Arrive at Chillas for dinner & a night stay at the Indus river view.

  • Day 3: Chillas to Karimabad expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive to Hunza along with Karakoram highway & Indus River.

    • Stopover at Nanga Parbat 8126m viewpoint. 

    • Drive to Gilgit stop at the world's three mountain junction point: Karakoram, Himalaya & Hindukush.

    • Arrive at Gilgit city & after lunch, proceed for a majestic drive to Hunza valley.

    • On the way, stop at Old Silk route & at Rakaposhi 7788m viewpoint for tea & pakora break.

    • Arrive at Hunza valley for dinner & a night stay.

  • Day 4: Karimabad to Bericho Kor expand_more

    • After breakfast drive to Hoper Valley. 

    • Start trek to Bericho Kor.

    • Cross Hoper Glacier & Miar glacier.

    • Pause for lunch en route.

    • Arrive at Bericho Kor for dinner & night stay.

  • Day 5: Bericho Kor to Rush Lake expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek towards Rush Lake.

    • Lunch at Chidin Harai.

    • Arrive at Rush Lake for dinner & overnight stay.

  • Day 6: Rest Day or Rusk Peak Climb expand_more

    • After breakfast, those who want to climb the 5098m peak they will leave for climbing.

    • Behold the best view of K2 Peak 8611 from the summit & Snow Lake Trek Golden Peak, Miar Peak, Ultar Peak.

    • Trek back to the camp for lunch & free time.

  • Day 7: Rush Lake to Hamdar expand_more

    • After breakfast, trek down to Hamdar.

    • Halt for lunch en-route.

    • Arrive at Hamdar for dinner & night stay.

  • Day 8: Hamdar to Hoper expand_more

    • After breakfast, cross the Miar glacier.

    • Arrive at Hoper Lunch & drive back to Karimabad.

    • Arrive at Karimabad for dinner & overnight stay.

  • Day 9: Karimabad Excursion expand_more

    • After breakfast, proceed for a soft hike to the 700-year-old Baltit Fort.

    • Head for a guided tour of the fort & drive to another 1000-year-old fort, Altit Fort.

    • Halt for a lunch break at Khabasi café, run only by females.

    • Drive to Duiker for a bird-eye view of Hunza & Nagar Valley, Golden Peak, and Rush Lake & Rakaposhi view.

    • After sunset, drive back to the hotel for dinner & a night stay.

  • Day 10: Karimabad to Naran expand_more

    • After breakfast, drive back to Naran via Babusar Pass.

    • Have your lunch en route.

    • Arrive at Naran for dinner & night stay.

  • Day 11: Naran to Islamabad expand_more

    • Drive back to Islamabad after lunch.

    • Take a break for lunch en route.

    • Arrive at Islamabad for dinner & night stay.

  • Day 12: Fly back expand_more

    • Prepare for your departure as you will be dropped off at the airport for your onwards journey after breakfast.  

What's Included

  • Licensed professional guide (government requirement)

  • Airport transfers on the first and last day

  • All road transport in Pakistan

  • Hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing rooms)

  • Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing tents)

  • Hotel meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Trekking meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

  • Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipment and tools)

  • Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)

  • Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas) and personal luggage

What's Excluded

  • Travel Insurance (recommendations only)

  • Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents offered)

  • International airfare

  • Personal equipment (list provided on registration or request)

  • Tips for guides, porters, staff etc

  • Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs etc)

Know before you go

  • Rush Lake Trek is a light adventure for first-timers in the Karakoram Range. Rush Lake is one of the world’s highest alpine lakes and it is Pakistan’s highest lake at an altitude of over 4,700 meters. 

  • For anyone who wants to have a first-time taste of Himalayan trekking, we recommend the Rush Lake trek in the heart of the Hunza valley.

  • During this trek, you will cross glaciers, high meadows and lovely irrigated terraced fields and also have the spectacular view of the mighty Karakoram Mountains from Rush Lake. The trip begins in Islamabad from where we will proceed towards Hunza. The first sight of the towering Rakaposhi (7788 m.) takes one’s breath away.

  • The views get better and better as we approach Karimabad; the capital of this unbelievable beautiful valley. If there is Shangri-La on earth, then this must be it! Our short trek starts across the valley and the Hunza River at a place called Hoper.

  • This is where the snout of the famous Barpu glacier meets another glacier called: Bualter. Hunzakuts (people from Hunza) believe that glaciers are either male or female. Each glacier exudes its own gender qualities and when male and female glaciers meet they give birth to a baby glacier! After four or five days of trekking, we will reach the beautiful Rush Lake.

  • We will have ample opportunity to rest in this awe-inspiring place and to take in the fantastic mountain panoramas. Our return to Karimabad is via another route down the Barpu Glacier.

  • At Karimabad you will have time to do some shopping and sightseeing in the bazaar of an ancient mountain kingdom. From here you will drive back to Gilgit and onwards to Islamabad.

  • Except for one day, it is a green and moderate trek, recommended for first-time trekkers, following the northeast stream flank of the Barpu glacier along a flat, fertile ablation valley, where large herds of goats and cattle graze among tamarisk and willow woods in the summertime.

  • In Karimabad we will board 4×4 soft-top jeeps and turn towards the east for Nagar. Nagar was first settled in the fourteenth century by people from Baltistan, who came over the Hispar Pass (5150 meters). 

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 3000 Per Person
2 To 6 USD 1220 Per Person

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USD 3000 / person