Rush Lake Trek

Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to the Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunzaen route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at one point then we will have a lunch stop at Rakaposhi view point than further drive to Karimabad Hunzaarrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza.

Today we will visit Baltit and Altit forts and then have a short trek along the water channel of Barbar, which is a source of watering to fields as well as household use. This trek gives marvelous views of Diran Peak and Golden peak and Rakaposhi just making them in front of you. Afternoon our next destination is Hoper Nagar, by an exciting 100 minutes jeep journey through the fields of the Hunza and Nagar valleys. We stay in a simple lodge there on the outskirts of the village.

Leaving Hopar we cross the Bualter Glacier and trek on the grassy hillside high above the Barpu Glacier. After 4 hours we reach the small shepherd’s settlement of Hapukunand one hour later reach Hamdar. After crossing the Bualter Glacier, which can take anywhere between 4 to 5 hours depending upon the route, we Trip Itinerary arrive at our campsite right in between the Bualter and the Barpu Glaciers 3000 m.Overnight Camping at Barpo Giram.

Crossing the Barpu Glacier is easier than the Bualter and the walking is basically done in an ablation valley of the Barpu. The shepherd’s settlement at Chukutans is a great place for a lunch stop and marks the start of a much-improved path that runs all the way to Brikchour. In about 5 hours we will reach Brichkoor campsite, during this part of the walk we have beautiful views of Ultar, Diran, and Spantik peaks. Overnight Camping at Brikchour.

This is a steep relentless tough climb The trail rises in a series of zigzags directly behind camp gaining 700m up a dry and dusty path with few places to stop and rest. The trail leads directly to the crest of the ridge that separates the valley of the Barpu Glacier from the Hispar to the North. The trail turns Southwards and follows the broad crest of this ridge over a less steep group for a further 350m to reach the campsite at Chiden Haral. It takes about 6 hours to get to the campsite. The views of the peaks above the Hispar Glacier are outstanding. Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Today after an early breakfast peak ascent start is required to get a good chance of clear skies and the best views of the more distant peaks. With favorable conditions, we should reach the top about 3-4 hours as the trail is easy for most of the way, ascending grass covered slopes and passing along the shores of Rush lake (4,660m). The tough section is only the final 150m climb of the summit cone which needs to be climbed with care (5-7hrs round trip).Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Free morning for excursions and photography, nature watching, and hiking. Afternoon descent follows the same path that was ascended. The ground is steep and dusty as the path is very ‘direct’ dropping 900m in a very short distance and it will take 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Gutons.

Today we walk on the east side of the Barpu Glacier as compared to when we were going up to Rush Lake passing several large flat areas of grassland surrounded by trees. The route follows the ablation valley on the East side of the Barpu glacier. In about 4 hours we return to Hoper village after crossing the difficult Bualter Glacier and a final steep climb up a moraine. After lunch, we will depart for Gulmit en route we will stop at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit.

Today leave for Islamabad by a scenic flight and in case of bad weather, an alternative option will be to travel on the Karakoram Highway Beshamthrough a captivating and enthralling landscape. In places, sheer, snowcapped mountains ascending from deep valleys while elsewhere, lush alpine meadows are carpeted by colorful wildflowers and dazzling apple blossoms. Terraced villages dot this monumental terrain, supported by traditional farming methods and lifestyles that have changed little over the centuries. arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.

Drive to Islamabad en-route visit Taxila museum then drive to Islamabad. In Islamabad, we will visit Shah Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Daman –e –Koh then after the farewell dinner party we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.