12-Day Hiking Tour of Fairy Meadows and Patundas Meadows from Islamabad
Highlights
Islamabad, Nanga Parbat, Hunza
architectural, archaeological, cultural
Group Tour
12 Days
Medium
English, Mandarin
Description
Embark on a captivating 12-day adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Pakistan. Begin in Islamabad, exploring the twin cities before venturing to Fairy Meadows, a paradise at Nanga Parbat's base. Trek to the Nanga Parbat Base Camp, witness the awe-inspiring Passu Peak and hike through the stunning Patundas Meadow. Explore Borith Lake in Hunza, visit the mesmerizing Khunjerab Pass at the Pakistan-China border, and revel in the unique beauty of Junction Point, where three great mountain ranges converge. Conclude your journey with a return to Islamabad, visiting iconic landmarks, including Faisal Mosque and Pakistan Monument, before bidding farewell to this unforgettable expedition.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Islamabad
- Arrive at Islamabad airport and transfer to the Hotel.
- Later Sightseeing of twin city, Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Overnight in Islamabad.
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Day 02: Fairy Meadow Trek
- Early Morning drive to Islamabad Airport to take a flight to Skardu.
- Drive from Skardu Airport to Raikot Bridge.
- From Raikot Bridge, swap to a 4 x4 jeep and drive to Tato Village.
- Trek to Fairy Meadows (2hrs trekking). Night Stay at Fairy Meadow (camping/huts).
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Day 03: Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
- Walk along the Nanga Parbat glacier at an elevation of 13000 ft
- A short stopover at Biyal, the crossing of Glacier
- Another view of Nanga Parbat
- Continue trek to base camp. Night stay in Fairy Meadow (camping/huts)
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Day 04: Drive to Hunza
- Trek back from Fairy Meadow to Tato Village.
- Drive in a Jeep from Tato Village to KKH (Raikot Bridge) alongside the Karakoram mountain range; on the way, some beautiful views of villages in Nagar and Hunza, including the beautiful view of Rakaposhi and Ataabad Lake.
- Swap vehicle and drive further to Borith Lake, Overnight in Borith Lake resort.
- Have dinner at a local house in Hunza and meet with people from the community.
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Day 05: Hike to Luzdur
- Early morning drive to zero point.
- Start the 4-day trek to Patundas Meadow, from the beautiful Borith Lake and cross Passu white glacier on the way.
- Have a break in Kouk for snacks.
- Cross Passu glacier.
- Overnight in Luzdur in tents.
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Day 06: Final hike to Patundas
- Early Morning Trek from Luzdur to Patundas
- Steep hike, leaving back the glacier below. Steep Trek is ascending while leaving the white glacier beneath and Passu Peak beside.
- Reach Patundas Meadow and have amazing food. Overnight in tents or Sheperd's huts, whichever you like.
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Day 07: Passu Peak Basecamp Trek
- Early morning hike to Yorch (Passu Peak base camp). Have light snacks.
- Start hiking back to the camp. Overnight in tents in Patundas. Patundas is called the Table of Mountains; it has glaciers (Passu and Batura) on both sides. An amazing experience. Hike to the base camp of Passu Peak and view 8 different known peaks on the way.
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Day 08: Hike Back
- Early morning trek and descend back to Luzdur.
- Cross Passu Glacier will have a brief stay at Kouk for snacks.
- Return to Borith village while crossing Passu glacier for the second time. Overnight in a hotel at Borith Lake.
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Day 09: Visit Khunjerab Pass (Pakistan-China Border)
- Early morning drive to Khunjerab pass (Pakistan-China Border)
- On the way, stop at Passu cones viewpoint.
- Visit Sost Bazar
- Cross Khunjerab National Park (You may see Markhor, Maromet, Brown Bear or Snow Leopard if you are lucky.)
- Depending on the available time, visit the Hussaini Suspension Bridge. Take pictures and walk around before driving back to Borith.
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Day 10: Drive back to Skardu
- Early morning drive to Skardu, and on the way, stop over at different locations. Junction Point, where three of the world’s great mountain ranges meet, Atabad Lake, and stopover at Rakaposhi viewpoint for snacks.
- Depending on available time, visit Skardu Bazar. Overnight in Skardu.
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Day 11: Fly back to Islamabad
- Early morning, fly from Skardu to Islamabad, rest in a hotel, and drop off at the airport to fly back home.
- Pick up from Islamabad airport and transfer to the hotel.
- Later in the evening, have dinner in Islamabad. Overnight in Islamabad.
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Day 12: Departure
- Visit twin cities Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Raja Bazar.
- In the evening, transfer to the airport to fly back home.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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1 to 2 | /group |
3 to 6 | /group |
7 to 10 | /group |
This is a group tour |