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List of top 100 trekking routes in pakistan

Here’s a comprehensive list of 100+ trekking routes, trails & hikes in Pakistan, covering major multi-day expeditions, iconic alpine treks, lake trails, passes, ridge walks, valley hikes, and popular day hikes across regions such as Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and northern Punjab. Pakistan is a world-class destination for trekking — from the legendary K2 Base Camp and Snow Lake to serene lake walks and forested day hikes.

🏔️ Legendary High-Altitude & Expedition-Style Treks

(Typically multi-day; challenging & spectacular)

  1. K2 Base Camp Trek (Concordia) – Karakoram Range
  2. K2 + Gondogoro La Pass Trek
  3. Snow Lake & Hispar La Trek
  4. Baltoro Glacier Full Traverse
  5. Concordia – Broad Peak Base Camp
  6. Gasherbrum Base Camp Trek
  7. Rush Lake Trek – Nagar Valley
  8. Shimshal Pass Trek – Hunza Valley
  9. Biafo Glacier Trek (complete)
  10. Hispar La Complete Crossing
  11. Masherbrum Base Camp Trek
  12. Haramosh Valley Trek
  13. Minglik Sar Trail (near Rush Lake)
  14. Karamber / Karambar Lake Trek
  15. Barah Broq & Pass Routes
  16. Harmush Valley Trek
  17. Kutwal Lake Trek – Haramosh Valley
  18. Snow Lake Extended Base Camp
  19. Broad Peak High Camp Trek (with permits)
  20. Laila Peak Trail – Hushe

🌄 Iconic Base Camp & Meadow Trails

  1. Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
  2. Rakaposhi Base Camp (Minapin) – Hunza
  3. Deosai Plains & Sheosar Lake Trek
  4. Passu Glacier Trek – Upper Hunza
  5. Rush Peak Summit Trail – Nagar
  6. K2 Viewpoint / Machulo La Trek
  7. Diran Peak Base Trek (scenic viewpoint)
  8. Hopper Glacier Trails
  9. Minapin Glacier Ridge Walk
  10. Gondogoro La Alternative Routes

🏞️ Lakes, Valleys & Iconic Routes

  1. Dudipatsar Lake Trail – Lulusar-Dudipatsar NP
  2. Izmis Lake – Swat Valley
  3. Kundol Lake Trek – Kalam
  4. Mahodand Lake Combined Trails – Usho/Swat
  5. Saidgai Lake Trek – Swat
  6. Daral Lake Trail – Swat
  7. Kandol / Spinkhowar Lakes – Swat
  8. Patundas Meadows Walk – Hunza
  9. Saral Lake – Near Kaghan
  10. Chitta Katha Lake Trek – Azad Kashmir
  11. Ladu Valley Lakes Complex
  12. Konar Valley Trail – Hunza
  13. Fairy Meadows Side Trails – Beyal & Tattu Camps
  14. Masherbrum Lakesside Routes

🏕️ Other Notable Trekking Passes & Routes

  1. Bashkaro Pass (Mahodand – Ghizer)
  2. Badgoi Pass – Kumrat to Kalam
  3. Barpu / Hopper River Valley Route
  4. Baltal Trails (varied side paths)
  5. Batura Glacier Walks
  6. Panmah Glacier Routes
  7. Rimo Glacier Camp Routes
  8. Saropo Laggo Pass Link Trails

🌲 Forest & Mid-Altitude Treks

  1. Mushkpuri Top – Galiyat
  2. Miranjani – Galiyat
  3. Dagri Naka – Between Thandiani & Nathiagali
  4. Nathiagali Ridge Trails
  5. Margalla Hills Trails (Trail 3, 5, 6 etc)
  6. Patriata – Murree Ridge Walks
  7. Soan Valley / Katukka trails (Punjab)
  8. Panj Pir Ridge Trail – Punjab
  9. Burj-Patriata Track – Punjab
  10. Jabba Forest Trails – Punjab

🌄 Day Hikes, Short Walks & Scenic Routes

  1. Passu Bridge to Hussaini Bridge hike
  2. Hunza Old Upper Town walks
  3. Karimabad Ridge Trails
  4. Khunjerab Pass viewpoint walks
  5. Gulmit Village Ridge
  6. Hopper Valley Local Hikes
  7. Chilas Valley Walks
  8. Skardu Town Hilltop Views
    (… and many similar shorter local hikes)

🗻 Other Regional Routes, Lake Circuits & Valley Trails

(Many lesser-known paths, suitable for explorers & local guides)

  1. Borith Lake Circumnavigation
  2. Passu Cones View Trail
  3. Upper Ghizer Valley Ridge Walks
  4. Hoper Lakes Side Route
  5. Pharabar Lake Paths
  6. Shimshal Village Scenic Trails
  7. Hisper Village to Glacier Trails
  8. Shishper Base Walk
  9. Biarchedi Base Trek
  10. Khurdopin Glacier Side Routes
    (… and many more local backcountry paths)

🧗 Tips for Trekking in Pakistan

  • Most routes are best from May to late September due to weather and snow conditions.
  • High-altitude treks require experience, guides, and permits.
  • Trails vary from easy day hikes to challenging high-altitude expeditions.