Batura Trek

Batura Trek, in the region around Passu (2543m) offers some of the best, new and thrilling adventure walking in the entire Northern Areas.

Daily walking: 5-7 HRS except Longer days while Crossing Pass
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Best time: May – October
Maximum altitude: 3750m
Duration: 14-16 Days

From half and full day trips, to short, multi-day walks right up to long, strenuous treks, and all within easy reach of the KKH. On hot days come and stand here appreciate the ice drafts off the glacier. Batura Glacier, stretching some 58 kilometers from the Batura Muztagh groups of the peaks to the west, right down to the KKH. It provides breathtaking views of high peaks like Ultar (7388m) Shishpare (7611m), Passu peak (7284m) and other peaks in Shimshal region. Most parts of this trek are easy with wildflowers. One of the great impression of this trek is spent time with local Wakhi people especially women with their cattle. They will serve you the yogurt, butter and milk.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 01
Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Welcome reception and transfer to hotel.
Day 02
Rawalpindi/Islamabad – Chilas
Drive to Chilas (Midway)
Day 03
Chilas – Passu
Drive to Passu, en route stop at mountain ranges & Gilgit tour.
Day 04
Passu – Passu Ghar (3210m)
4-5 hrs trek to Passu ghar.
Day 05
Passu Ghar – Patondas (4100m)
4-5 hrs trek to Patondas.
Day 06
Patondas
Rest/relax day.
Day 07
Patondas – Yunzben (2880m)
6-7 hrs trek to Yunzben.
Day 08
Yunzben – Yashpirt
-7 hrs trek to Yashpirt.
Day 09
Yashpirt – Guchesham (3630m)
6-7 hrs trek to Guchesham.
Day 10
Guchesham – Lupdar (3870m)
6-7 hrs trek to Lupdur.
Day 11
Pudur – Fatima’l
7-8 hrs trek to Fatima’l.
Day 12
Fatima’l – China camp – Karimabad
5-7 hrs trek to China camp and drive to KBD
Day 13
Karimabad
Full day exploring the charm of Central Hunza.
Day 14
Karimabad – Besham
Drive to Besham, en route lunch at Chilas.
Day 15
Besham – Islamabad – Fly back
Drive to Islamabad, transfer to airport.