The trek involves walking through flowery meadows, lakes and spectacular greenery.The route also passes through a lush forest of cedar, pine, and birch. It, therefore, offers something more diverse in terms of landscape and has more than the usual share of scenic beauty without being too physically demanding. An excellent option for beginners as well as an experienced trekker. It is recommended that trek may be started from Askole as group can reach up to Concordia being able to see major Baltoro Peaks and return the same route in case of extreme snow conditions and unkind weather situation. We recommend that the member should take high altitude clothing/bedding, rope, crampons, ice axes etc. We also suggest you that come for this trek after having couple of week walking or acclimatized yourself. Come and visit us we will show you the real adventure paradise on earth!!! |
Day 01 RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transferred to hotel. In the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel Day 02: ISLAMABAD – BESHAM: (Drive & Hotel). Morning after break fast leave for Besham. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar. O/N stay in hotel Day 03: BESHAM – GILGIT: (Drive & Hotel). After Break fast drive 9-10 hrs to Gilgit, en route stop at “Junction Point of World great Mountain Ranges” Himalaya, Karakorum & Hindukush and view point of Killer mountain “Nanga Parbat”. O/N Stay in hotel. Day 04: GILGIT – NALTAR: sightseeing and shopping in the morning. In the afternoon leave for Naltar, 2 hrs jeep drive along the Hunza river up to its confluence with Naltar River at Nomal village. From here to Naltar, this is forested hill station known for its wildlife and magnificent mountain scenery. Day 05: NALTAR – NALTAR LAKE: The first trekking day. An easy and enjoyable walk along the Naltar River. The pine trees provide shade to trekkers and shelter if it rains. |
Day 06: NALTAR LAKE – LOWER SHANI: A tiring day but no difficult. Today we will start our ascent gradually towards to the Naltar Pass. After 6-8 hrs walk we will reach the campsite, Lower Shani. The Naltar glacier lies just below our scenic campsite and the majestic Hindukush peaks dominate the horizon. O/N stay in camp. Day 07: LOWER SHANI – UPPER SHANI: Just 2 hrs walk to the Upper Shani situated at the outskirt of Naltar Lake. The Naltar peak lies just beyond the camp itself. One can see the Ibex grazing on the beautiful slopes of Upper Shani. O/N stay in camp. Day 08: UPPER SHANI – JUT/UTZ: The most tiring day of the trek. This trail is a bit difficult in some parts. The climb from the campsite is going to be over 3000 ft. to the Naltar Pass (15500-ft) through some rocky terrain and glacier, down to Kori Bort. The view from the pass is magnificent. Rakaposhi, Dobani and Nanga Parbat peaks are visible. Day 09: JUT/UTZ – PAKORE – GILGIT: This easy down hill trek take us to the village Pakore in the Ishkoman Valley, where jeep will meet to take us Gilgit. We will reach in the evening 3 hrs drive by jeep/van through the fruit rich valley of Ishkoman and Punial. O/N in camp. Day 10- 12: return journey via same route to Islamabad. In the evening transfer to airport for onward journey to sweet home. End of service |
