Himalaya, Karakoram & Hindu Kush Majestic Trek: Explore the Three Great Mountain Ranges

Arrive in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in and rest after your long journey. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Shah Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, or head to Daman-e-Koh for a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding Margalla Hills.

Drive along the Karakoram Highway via Besham and Diamer Valley. Enjoy dramatic river gorges and mountain scenery.
Overnight: Hotel in Chilas

Drive to Raikot Bridge, jeep ride to Tattu Village, then trek through pine forest to Fairy Meadows.
Overnight: Wooden huts / campsite

Day hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp with breathtaking views of glaciers and the massive Rupal Face. Return to Fairy Meadows.
Overnight: Fairy Meadows

Descend to Raikot Bridge and drive to Gilgit, the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Overnight: Hotel in Gilgit

Drive to Naltar Valley, famous for alpine lakes, forests, and snow-capped peaks.
Overnight: Guesthouse / Hotel

It takes 6 hours if you start trek from other village otherwise, we can drive 12 km in jeep it takes about one hour more or less to 7 color Kutu Lake surrounded by birch trees then start trek from here to the Lower Shani will take 4-5 hours along the Naltar River passing through thick forest and Gujar settlements with awesome views all the way the walk is quite smooth. Ahead the views of numerous snow-capped peaks are eye-catching. Shani Peak 5,887m, the dramatic triple headed Twins 5,798 and 5,700m visible further north, many more to see. We will camp at Lower Shani at 3,800m, quite lush, fed by a small stream edge with flowers; pink bistort, purple geraniums, blue gentians, white edelweiss and many more. Herds of animals roam the hillsides.  

5-6 hours continue on a good path along the edge of the Shani Glacier for two hours and then another 3 hours to Upper Shani is completely ascending, climbing straight ahead with zigzagged path through knee-deep flowers (during mid-July to August) and up a wide grassy shoulder. You come out on a big plateau featuring herds grazing yaks, cows and horses. There are several beautiful campsites with clear streams and spring water and great views of overhanging seracs. Camp at 4,100 meters on the plateau with exciting views the night will be about 10C.

6-8 hours the first two hours to climb up with stones and snow takes you to the flat top of the pass from where we have mind-blowing views of snow covering mountains in a distance to the northeast over Passu in Hunza. From the pass you will continue to drop down towards Pakhora Ishkoman all the way descending on the glacier for two hours and then on the crest of the moraine down to Kuriu Borth. The usual campsite is at about 3,900m nearby a big red stone that gives the name kurui Borth (red stone in Khowar Language is spoken in Ishkoman). Here it is better to move down another one hour to UCh, a beautiful place with Lush green meadows in a thick forest of pine, birch and willow trees. Overnight stay.

Five hours descending the two hours along the trees and then on a clear donkey path all the way down narrow gorge winding and zigzags. The river stays down to your right there are several small waterfalls along the way. Pakhora is the largest village in Ishkoman. We will drive down to Chatorkhan for an overnight stay in a hotel to relax after this tiring trek. Hot shower and washing in the beautiful Garden of Royal Guest House. A hearty traditional dinner and then a musical night singing songs and dancing (if you are interested) a bone fire in a beautiful Royal Garden. Overnight in sweet dreams.

You will have a two hour walk to Dain Water Fall above the village or you can hire a car if you wish. It is worth visiting here to interact with local people to explore the life of the mountain communities of Hidukush. The views from the waterfall are dramatic because you can see Hindukush and Karakoram mountains both. Overnight stay in the Guest House.

Here we offer several hiking and trekking within the valley and traverse routes to side valleys in the surrounding. 

Three hours drive to along the Ghizer River through charismatic villages. In the afternoon visit Gilgit Bazaar enjoy shopping.

If the weather allows one hour flight to Islamabad otherwise drive to Naran for overnight stay via Babusar Pass 4,100m which another lovely experience

Visit to historical sites of the beautiful capital city of Pakistan there are many things to do. Bye the farewell ceremony thanks giving and goodbye.

Our representative will drop at the Islamabad International for the sweet home flight.

We wish you all the best for your safe journey.

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