5-Day Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek from Islamabad via Fairy Meadows

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the gorgeous Fairy Meadows
• 02 Observe local culture in Chilas & Besham
• 03 Reach Nanga Parbat Base Camp and take in the snowcapped peaks
• 04 Camp amid panoramic mountain views and alpine forests

Embark on this 5-day trek through the alpine forests of Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Enjoy scenic views of snowy peaks as you travel via Besham and Chilas, then hike into a picturesque mountain landscape of alpine forests and snow-laden surroundings. This journey combines road travel, jeep access, and trekking to one of Pakistan's most iconic high-altitude settings.

Embark on this 5-day trek through the alpine forests of Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Base Camp.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Islamabad, Lahore, Chilas, Besham, Shimshal, Nanga Parbat

Languages English, Punjabi, Urdu

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Islamabad Pickup and Drive to Chilas

• Pick up members from Islamabad.

• Have breakfast at Besham.

Dinner and overnight stay at Chilas.

2

Day 02

Raikot Bridge, Tattu Jeep Ride, and Fairy Meadows Hike

• Leave for Raikot Bridge after breakfast, then shift to jeeps for Tattu.

• Begin the snow hike towards Fairy Meadows.

Overnight stay and dinner at Fairy Meadows.

3

Day 03

Trek to Bayal Camp and Nanga Parbat Base Camp

• Have breakfast and leave for Bayal Camp/Nanga Parbat Base Camp, subject to weather and trek conditions up to the accessible point.

Overnight stay and dinner at Fairy Meadows.

4

Day 04

Return Journey to Besham or Chilas

• Depart for Besham/Chilas after breakfast.

Dinner and overnight stay in Besham/Chilas.

5

Day 05

Drive Back to Islamabad and Lahore

• Depart for Lahore after breakfast.

• Arrive in Islamabad at around 07:00 pm.

• Reach Lahore at around 12:00 am.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Luxury transport

• Accommodation (3-5 persons on a sharing basis)

• Quality meals (2 standard meals, including breakfast and lunch or dinner)

• Pakistani tour guide

What's Not Included

• Porters (for carrying participants' personal equipment)

• Extra expenses due to landslides/roadblocks

• Tea, mineral water, and cold drinks

• Extra expenses due to acts of nature and political reasons

• Entry tickets, if any, for places, monuments, or museums to be visited

What to bring

• Backpack (hard suitcases are strictly not allowed)

• Trekking pole

• Warm jacket (down and parka)

• Waterproof trousers

• Warm trousers

• Trekking shoes/grip joggers (preferably waterproof)

• Water bottle

• 6 woollen socks

• Inners

• Warm hat

• Gloves

• Gaiters

• Torch

• Sunblock

• Sunglasses

• Chapstick

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Tour start

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.