Nanga Parbat Base Camp and Fairy Meadows Trek

Nanga Parbat is the western corner pillar of the Himalayas. It is an isolated range of peaks just springing up from nothing and is surrounded by the rivers Indus and Astore.

Daily walking: 3-5 HRS except Longer Days while driving Pass
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Best time: Mid May – Mid of October
Maximum altitude: 5245m
Duration: 8-14 Days

Explore the mysteries of the Killer Mountain from the north and polish your skill climbing either of the spectacular Jilliper Peak North (5245m), south (5206m) and have a close view of the challenging Nanga Parbat (8126m).

Visit the memorial of German climbers killed in 1937 and explore around the base camp full of marmots, flowers, and rare mountain views. The approach trek of two days passes through the lush green alpine Fairy Meadows with superb views of the north face of Nanga Parbat. Drive to Gilgit and Hunza valley on the famous Karakorum Highway, providing close views of the Karakorum giants, like Rakaposhi (7788m), Diran (7237m) Ultra (7388m), Golden Peak (7027m and many more above 7000m.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 01
Rawalpindi – Islamabad
You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to a comfortable centrally located hotel. A reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recover from the long flight to Pakistan. In the afternoon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and the bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other members of the group. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02
Rawalpindi – Chilas
(Drive & Hotel). The morning after breakfast drive 11-12 hrs on the famous Karakorum Highway. En route, we will stop for photography, toilet break, and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in a hotel.
Day 03
Chilas – Fairy Meadows
(Drive, trek & Hotel). After Breakfast drive by van/coaster to Raikot Bridge about 45 miles south of Gilgit. At Raikot, you will be transferred to the jeep for a drive till Tato. From Tato, we will start our first-day trek 3-4 hrs uphill till fairy meadows. O/N Stay in camp/hotel.
Day 04
Fairy Meadows
Rest day/relax day. Now the surrounding affords a great deal of pleasure. True to its name, fairy meadows hold lush green meadows, gushing crystal clear spring water and towering pine trees which generously provide cool shade. About all, the majestic Nanga Parbat – the naked killer mountain stands tall and proud for you to behold. Snore panorama of the pasture, can sit and watch the sky scarping peak Nanga Parbat with having sip of tea/coffee. O/N stay in camp.
Day 05
FAIRY MEADOWS – BEYAL – Nanga Parbat BC – BEYAL CAMP
Full day excursion to the base camp of ninth highest peak in the world Nanga Parbat Base Camp. This is an easy and pleasant three miles walk. At base camp, we will explore nature and as well as memorials of climber who died during climbing. Around late noon, we will get down to Beyal campsite for accommodation.
Day 06
Morning we will get down to Fairy Meadows and remaining time free to enjoy nature or walk around in the fairy tale land of beautiful Fairy Meadows.
Day 07–09
Commence return journey via same route to Islamabad. In The evening transfer to airport for onward journey to their sweet home. End of services.
Extensions: For junior climbers, who want to furnish their climbing skills, we have an option of 3 days climbing at Jilliper Peak (5245m). b) For those who want to explore nature, local culture, experience local life, history, short walks, boating, glacier crossing and mountain bazaar walk, we have 5 days extension trip of famous Gilgit & Hunza Valley up to Khunjerab Pass (border between China & Pakistan).