Day 01
Arrival in Islamabad and Drive to Besham or Naran
Get picked up at the airport.
Drive to Besham or Naran with lunch en route.
Check in on arrival at Besham or Naran for dinner and an overnight stay.
Pakistan · Trekking
20-Day Khurdopin Pass Trek through the Karakoram and Snow Lake
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Trek through the Khurdopin Pass in the heart of the Karakoram Range
- 02 Cross Snow Lake, a high-altitude glacial basin
- 03 Stop at the Rakhaposi viewpoint on the journey to Hunza
- 04 Visit Attabad Lake en route to Shimshal
- 05 Camp across remote mountain sites from Chagchage to Baintha
Take on one of the world's most challenging treks for one of the most rewarding mountain experiences in the Karakoram Range. This 20-day journey leads you through the Khurdopin Pass and across Snow Lake, a high-altitude glacial basin at the heart of the mountains. Along the way, travel from Islamabad to Hunza and Shimshal, trek through remote camps, and experience an unforgettable high-altitude expedition in Pakistan.
This 20-day journey leads you through the Khurdopin Pass and across Snow Lake, a high-altitude glacial basin at the heart of the mountains.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
20 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Hard
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Cities
Islamabad, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Naran, Askole, Besham, Shimshal, Biafo Glacier
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Drive from Besham or Naran to Hunza
Drive to Gilgit and Hunza after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Make a stop at the Rakhaposi viewpoint.
Check in on arrival at Hunza Karimabad for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 03
Journey from Hunza to Shimshal
Drive to Shimshal after breakfast.
Make a stop at Attabad Lake.
Enjoy lunch at Gulmit.
Check in on arrival at Shimshal for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 04
Trek from Shimshal to Chagchage
Trek to Chagchage after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 05
Trek from Chagchage to Pasth Halga
Trek to Pasth Halga after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 06
Trek from Pasth Halga to Chirarin
Head to Chirarin after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 07
Trek from Chirarin to Abdul Joshi Camp
Trek to Abdul Joshi Camp after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 08
Trek from Joshi Camp to Qudrat Camp
Trek to Qudrat Camp after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 09
Trek from Qudrat Camp to Khurdopin Base Camp
Trek to Khurdopin Base Camp after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 10
Ascent to Khurdopin Top
Trek to Khurdopin Top (5800 m) after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 11
Trek from Khurdopin Top to Snow Lake Khurdopin
Proceed to Snow Lake Khurdopin after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 12
Reserved Day at Snow Lake Khurdopin
Enjoy a rest day at Snow Lake Khurdopin.
Day 13
Trek from Snow Lake Khurdopin to Snow Lake Base Camp
Head to Snow Lake Base Camp after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 14
Walk to Snow Lake Glacier
Walk to Snow Lake Glacier after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 15
Trek from Snow Lake Glacier to Karfoghro
Proceed to Karfoghro after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 16
Walk from Karfoghro to Baintha
Walk to Baintha after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 17
Trek from Baintha to Nalma
Trek to Nalma after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Arrive at the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 18
Hike to Asholi and Drive to Skardu
Hike to Asholi after breakfast.
Enjoy lunch at Asholi.
Drive to Skardu city by jeep.
Check in on arrival at Skardu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 19
Drive from Skardu to Besham or Naran
Drive to Besham or Naran after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Check in on arrival at Besham or Naran for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 20
Return to Islamabad and Airport Transfer
Drive to Islamabad after breakfast, with lunch en route.
Head to the airport on arrival.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
Cost includes:
Accommodation: twin-sharing basis at standard category hotels in towns, and 2-person dome tents during the trek.
Meals: half board at hotels and full board during the trek.
Transport: air-conditioned transport on the Karakoram Highway, and soft-top 4x4 jeeps to the trek head and trek end.
Camping facilities: 2-person dome tents with mattresses, dining tent floor seating, a kitchen tent with a complete kitchenette and staff, and a toilet tent.
Portage: 15 high porters for the pass and 15 low porters from Shimshal to Abdul Joshi Camp, then high-altitude porters. Carrying service is provided at the end of the trek.
Kitchen staff: 1 chief cook.
Guide: experienced English-speaking mountain guide.
What's Not Included
Domestic and international airfare, and airport taxes.
Any expense due to forced measures, flight cancellation, landslides, natural calamities, acts of God, or force majeure beyond the control of Rock Valley Tours, their staff, and suppliers.
Any expense of a personal nature not mentioned above.
Trekking terms and conditions:
Every member must keep his or her CNIC or passport.
Members have to report 24 hours before departure time.
Only 10 kg cargo bags are allowed, and every member is responsible for carrying his or her own luggage.
Travel and health insurance.
Covid-19 PCR test.
Know before you go
Important:
Foreign clients must share a copy of their passport, 2 passport-size photographs, and full details for trek permit requirements.
If any member leaves the trek at any stage, the organization will not be liable to refund the payment.
Terms and conditions: using drugs or intoxication of any kind is strictly prohibited.
If anyone is caught using any kind of substance on buses or during the trip, they will be expelled from the trip on the spot. That person will not be eligible for any kind of refund.
We reserve the right to cancel the trip without prior notice for any reason deemed appropriate.
In such a case, the registered participants will receive a full refund.
On an adventure trip of this type, weather, local politics, transport, or a multitude of other factors beyond the control of the organizers can result in a change of itinerary.
It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered. If alterations are necessary, the group leader and guide will decide on the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group.
Smoking in the mode of transportation is strictly prohibited.
Participants must hold a valid computerized CNIC or passport card.
Time management and punctuality are strictly recommended.
Participants are advised to use non-slippery shoes, boots, joggers, or DMS. Participants must not wear heels or dress shoes.
On steep ascents in mountainous areas, the air conditioning on the buses will operate on an on-off basis to keep the vehicles from overheating.
RVT will not be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Islamabad airport
End of the journey
Your 20 days finish where they began.
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