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)
- K2 Base Camp Trek (Concordia) – Karakoram Range
- K2 + Gondogoro La Pass Trek
- Snow Lake & Hispar La Trek
- Baltoro Glacier Full Traverse
- Concordia – Broad Peak Base Camp
- Gasherbrum Base Camp Trek
- Rush Lake Trek – Nagar Valley
- Shimshal Pass Trek – Hunza Valley
- Biafo Glacier Trek (complete)
- Hispar La Complete Crossing
- Masherbrum Base Camp Trek
- Haramosh Valley Trek
- Minglik Sar Trail (near Rush Lake)
- Karamber / Karambar Lake Trek
- Barah Broq & Pass Routes
- Harmush Valley Trek
- Kutwal Lake Trek – Haramosh Valley
- Snow Lake Extended Base Camp
- Broad Peak High Camp Trek (with permits)
- Laila Peak Trail – Hushe
🌄 Iconic Base Camp & Meadow Trails
- Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
- Rakaposhi Base Camp (Minapin) – Hunza
- Deosai Plains & Sheosar Lake Trek
- Passu Glacier Trek – Upper Hunza
- Rush Peak Summit Trail – Nagar
- K2 Viewpoint / Machulo La Trek
- Diran Peak Base Trek (scenic viewpoint)
- Hopper Glacier Trails
- Minapin Glacier Ridge Walk
- Gondogoro La Alternative Routes
🏞️ Lakes, Valleys & Iconic Routes
- Dudipatsar Lake Trail – Lulusar-Dudipatsar NP
- Izmis Lake – Swat Valley
- Kundol Lake Trek – Kalam
- Mahodand Lake Combined Trails – Usho/Swat
- Saidgai Lake Trek – Swat
- Daral Lake Trail – Swat
- Kandol / Spinkhowar Lakes – Swat
- Patundas Meadows Walk – Hunza
- Saral Lake – Near Kaghan
- Chitta Katha Lake Trek – Azad Kashmir
- Ladu Valley Lakes Complex
- Konar Valley Trail – Hunza
- Fairy Meadows Side Trails – Beyal & Tattu Camps
- Masherbrum Lakesside Routes
🏕️ Other Notable Trekking Passes & Routes
- Bashkaro Pass (Mahodand – Ghizer)
- Badgoi Pass – Kumrat to Kalam
- Barpu / Hopper River Valley Route
- Baltal Trails (varied side paths)
- Batura Glacier Walks
- Panmah Glacier Routes
- Rimo Glacier Camp Routes
- Saropo Laggo Pass Link Trails
🌲 Forest & Mid-Altitude Treks
- Mushkpuri Top – Galiyat
- Miranjani – Galiyat
- Dagri Naka – Between Thandiani & Nathiagali
- Nathiagali Ridge Trails
- Margalla Hills Trails (Trail 3, 5, 6 etc)
- Patriata – Murree Ridge Walks
- Soan Valley / Katukka trails (Punjab)
- Panj Pir Ridge Trail – Punjab
- Burj-Patriata Track – Punjab
- Jabba Forest Trails – Punjab
🌄 Day Hikes, Short Walks & Scenic Routes
- Passu Bridge to Hussaini Bridge hike
- Hunza Old Upper Town walks
- Karimabad Ridge Trails
- Khunjerab Pass viewpoint walks
- Gulmit Village Ridge
- Hopper Valley Local Hikes
- Chilas Valley Walks
- 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)
- Borith Lake Circumnavigation
- Passu Cones View Trail
- Upper Ghizer Valley Ridge Walks
- Hoper Lakes Side Route
- Pharabar Lake Paths
- Shimshal Village Scenic Trails
- Hisper Village to Glacier Trails
- Shishper Base Walk
- Biarchedi Base Trek
- 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.
