- Professional Mountain Guide. (Government requirement)
- Airport transfers for Domestic & international flights.
- Internal flights and associated airport transfers
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- Accommodation as described
- All meals
- All permit fees.
- All staff, porters,cook
- Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear.
- Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, Porters cook and assistant(s).
- Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
- Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
- Reconfirmation of domestic air tickets.
- The team arranges the wages and kit.
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan 2021
Registration for snow lake – hispar la trek Pakistan is now open. Best Season for snow lake trek is June-July-August. Biafo and Hispar glaciers is the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside Antartica.
Trek Highlights
- Explore the Karakoram Mountains on our Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan
- See Medieval Forts Hidden Among Pakistan’s Towering Mountains
- Trekking on the Ancient Ice Highway, Biafo and Hisper Glacier
- Travel on the Ancient Silk Route (kkh)
- Experience the Picturesque Shigar & Hunza Valley in Pakistan
- Spectacular panoramic view from the top of Hispar la.
Trek Overview
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek in Pakistan is a high altitude Glacier basin over 16km wide located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. The Ancient highway of Ice which connects the two Great mountain kingdoms; Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east. Combine the Biafo Hispar and Biafo Glacier is 120 km, which make it the second longest glacier in the world outside the Polar Region.
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan visits a remote and unspoiled region of the Karakoram where very few other trekking groups visit so the trail will be quiet and it is unlikely you will see other trekkers along the way. Being the most remote area, it serves as the last stronghold for many animals including Himalayan bear, ibex, Markhor and the snow leopard. Snow lake is arguably the most challenging and rewarding area in the Karakoram for trekkers and mountaineers. There will be places where booth the group and porters will have to rope up. In places the trail is difficult as we have to climb over moraine ridges covered by loose rocks; traverse a number of tributary glaciers and cross glacial streams. Snow Lake Trek Pakistan offers the most stunning mountain scenery and idyllic campsites.
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan starts from Islamabad. Your Guide will meet and Greet you at the Islamabad International Airport, then transfer you to the hotel and have a group briefing in the afternoon about the snow lake trek. Next day you will catch the spectacular mountains view flights to Skardu. On route you will have the first glimpse of the great Nanga Parbat, K2 and the other stunning Himalayan & Karakoram Mountain Peaks. After checking in to the Hotel, rest of the day is for sightseeing and preparation for the snow lake Trek. Skardu is the Capital of Baltistan and it is the getaway to Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan, K2, Deosai Plato, Masherbrum Peaks and many other famous Karakoram Peaks. In Skardu Trekkers and climber usually do their Finale purchasing and top ups for their journey. Following day we will drive along the Mighty Indus, Shigar and Braldu River to the lush green Shigar Valley towards Askoli. Askoli is the last village before entering into the wilderness of Karakorum.
After spending your first night in the camp under the starry canvas, the Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan starts by following the K2 Base Camp trail and then turns west onto the Biafo Hispar Glacier. The trail for next few days follows loose rocky moraine ridges on the glacier although the campsites at Namla, Mango and Baintha are located in grassy areas behind lateral moraines. From Baintha camp we go back onto the glacier and follow the wide ice highway making the walking relatively easy compared to lose rock earlier on the trek. There will be sufficient time to take two rest days during the snow lake trek, this provides vital acclimatisation and enable us to take a splendour of some of the most scenic mountains which you will never find anywhere else in the world. We will camp at the hight of 5,151m, which will give us the opportunity to experience the magnificent view of the whole area including an unforgettable sunset across the Hunza Valley.
Having reached the highest point of our journey on Hispar La, we begin the descent into Hunza to complete the traverse; we walk through green meadows with streams and wild flowers to reach Bitenmal. Here You will find the huts of local friendly Shepards, they may offer you some fresh milk and dairy product. we will continue our snow lake trek towards Hunza by camping at the Hisper Village. We will establish our last camp of the Trek at Huru where you will start feeling the hot climate. Jeep drive will take you to Karimabad, the ancient capital of Hunza. sightseeing Karimabad by visitng the local Bazar, historical Baltit and Altit Fort. Baltit Fort was built 700 years ago by the people from Baltistan who travel to Hunza via Snow lake. Baltistan had a very strong cultural and ethnical relation with the Laddakh territory to the east. Not surprisingly, the structure of Baltit Fort was influenced by Ladakhi/Tibetan architecture, with some resemblance to the patala palace in Lhasa. You will notice that the Hunza region has a language and culture very different to Baltistan. Drive along Hunza river on the Karakoram Highway towards Gilgit will go through the view-point of famous Rakaposhi (7,788).
We strongly believe that Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek will create an amazing life long memory which will stay with you for a long time. Your Guide will stay with you through out the trip and see you off at the Islamabad International Airport.
We are organising Three fixed departure to Snow Lake – Hispar La trek in Pakistan, starting in August 2021. “Snow Lake – Hispar La trek” is a high altitude walk which requires some mountaineering skills to cross the Hispar Pass.
Please contact us if you would like to know about these treks.
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BRIEF ITINERARY
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Map and Itinerary of Snow lake Hispar La trek in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION
Trango Adventure has a long track record of organising Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan. We have had groups successfully Completed the Snow Lake – Hispar la Trek on many previous occasions.
We designed our itinerary based on 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatization, safety and enjoyment. It is our intention to keep to the day by day itinerary detailed below, although there might be some flexibility due to local conditions or other factors beyond our control. If this is the case the trek leader will do everything possible to work out the changes to the itinerary in order to minimize your inconvenience.
Adventure travel requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and
last-minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. The ability to work in team is an important aspect of all of our trips.
DETAILED TREK ITINERARY
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD:
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- D
ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT (2,228m), 45 MINUTES:
Today you will travel to Islamabad International Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu. Its a 45 minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of Himalaya & Karakoram mountain range, you can also enjoy the breathtaking views of world’s 9th highest peak, Nanga Parbat (8,126m), if weather is clear then we might be able to see K2 and Gandogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, res of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazar, historical forts, scenic lakes or visiting ancient rock inscriptions, one of which is of 8th century Manthal Lord Buddha Rock that shows traces of Buddhist monks and pilgrims who had influence in the area before Islam.
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- BLD
SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY SKARDU:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
SKARDU TO ASKOLI (3,000m) 7 HOURS DRIVE:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO NAMLA, (3,566m), 6-7 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO MANGO (3,720m), 5-6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO BIANTHA (4,035m) 6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
REST & ACCLIMATISATION DAY:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO MARFOGORO (4,300m) 6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO KARPHOGORO (4680m) 6 HOURS WALK:
Spectacular trekking day on the highway of ice that has been used by explorers, monks, warriors, and merchants for many centuries.
Night stay at Karphogoro campsite.
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO HISPAR LA BASE CAMP (4,590m) 6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO HISPAR LA BY CROSSING SNOW LAKE (5,150m) 6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
CROSS Hispar La AND TREK TO KANI BASA (4,510m) 5 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO BAKHTUR BAIG (4,470m) 6 HOURS WALK:
Night stay at Bakhtur Baig camp.
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD.
TREK TO SHIGHAM BARIS, (4,170m) 7 HOURS WALK:
Night stay at Shigham Baris camp.
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO BITENMAL (3,760m) 6 HOURS WALK:
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
TREK TO HISPAR VILLAGE (2,300m):
- ACCOMMODATION
- CAMPING
- MEALS
- BLD
DRIVE TO KARIMABAD, (2,440m) 4 HOURS DRIVE:
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- BLD
SIGHTSEEING OF KARIMABAD AND DRIVE TO GILGIT, 3 HOURS DRIVE:
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- BLD
FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD:
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- BLD
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS:
- ACCOMMODATION
- HOTEL
- MEALS
- BLD
FLY BACK HOME-DEPARTURE DAY:
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek cos and dates 2021
Private Groups – Chose your own Dates
Snow lake trek Start and finish in Islamabad
START DATES | END DATE | TRIP STATUS | PRICE | DEPOSIT |
Sat 11 July | Sat 01 Aug | Guaranteed | US$3,000 | US $ 600 |
Sat 18 July | Sat 08 Aug | Guaranteed | US$3,000 | US $ 600 |
Sun 26 July | Sat 16 Aug | Guaranteed | US$3,000 | US $ 600 |
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan dates and prices are for the fix departure holidays only. Groups chose your own dates. All our holidays are on full board basis. Snow Lake – Baifo & Hispar la trek Pakistan Fix Departure dates and prices are for the itinerary based on flight from Islamabad To Islamabad. International flights from most cities of the world will arrive in Islamabad in the morning, Return flights will depart from Islamabad International airport on the last day of the itinerary. Your Guide will Meet and Greet you at the Islamabad International Airport, will stay with you through out the Journey and see you off at Islamabad Airport.
Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price, particularly for fix departures.we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Please note that you may be asked to pay for your domestic flights in advance of your final holiday balance.
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE:
The price of our holidays can change depending on a variety of factors but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any tour price increases, get the best flight prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a Government licensed and bonded tour operator to follow the strict Regulation set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.
We accept Bank Transfers, PayPal and all major Credit & debit Cards.
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan 2021
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHATS’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Pakistan Visa
- Tips for local guides and support staff
- Guided Islamabad sightseeing
- Miscellaneous expenses
- souvenirs etc
- PLEASE NOTE: an airport departure tax of Rs1500 is sometimes payable
MEAL PLAN
ACCOMODATION
During the Snow lake – hispar la trek Pakistan, the group will spend all nights in good standard hotel and Tents. Accommodation at each of these hotels and tents are twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. If you are travelling by yourself you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single room for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. For hotel prices and single supplement costs please contact us. Hotels are subject to availability and prices may vary.
SKARDU FLIGHTS
Skardu is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is completely surrounded by high mountains, planes can only land here in good visibility and this means flights to and from Skardu are never guaranteed. The planes do fly more often than not, but cancellations can and do occur and in these circumstances we will travel by road.
HEALTH & VACCINATION
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specific require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is dicretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and in the mountains there is no malaria risk. A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hrs through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites
GROUP LEADER & SUPPORTING STAFF
ALTITUDE
Snow Lake – Hispar la trek Pakistan involves going to high altitude. During the course of your trip you will be above 4000 metres for 1-2 days. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should get some basic advice on Tours at high altitude.
CLIMATE
From mid June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 40°C at karachi, Multan and Lahore, and 25°C in The Gilgit & Baltistan Region. Weather is generally good throughout the summer season,with clear skies and little rain or snow. However, weather in mountainous areas is difficult to predict, and short-lived storms can occur at any time.
BOOKS
- Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw.
- Karakoram Highway. King.
- Top Treks of the World. Steve Razzetti.
- In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell.
- K2 Triumph and Tragedy. Jim Curran.
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
PAKISTAN VISA
All nationalities require a visa to enter in Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately GBP £134 and you must apply for it prior to departure. To obtain a visa for Pakistan you will require a letter of introduction from an approved agency which will be provided by Trango Adventure.Visa applications can be made ONLINE or in person at one of 5 application centres located in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bradford. Please download the detailed information document.
Note: if you are continuing your tour to china then you have to get the visa for china from you home country.
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking including your sleeping bag and mattress should be no more than 15.5 kgs. This limit which is set by the porters is strictly enforced and bags will be weighed prior to setting off on trek. Anything not required on the trek can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad. Please note that your mountaineering equipment will be packed into additional, communal kitbags at the start of the trekking and this equipment will not be part of your personal 15.5 kgs weight limit.
We will send you a list of detail items closer to your Holiday departure.
Please do drop us an email at info@trangoadventure.com if you need more information regarding “Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek Pakistan”
Tour Reviews
Wonderful Snow Lake-Hispar La Trek organise by Trango Adventure. Our Guide, Sualimain was waiting for us at Isb airport, from there onwards, he took care of everything. We just laid back and enjoyed our Snow lake trek without being worry about anything. Snow lake – Hispar la trek provides breath taking scenery and pure wilderness. Thank you Trango and Huge thanks to Sulaiman.
Will visit again soon for another adventure.
All the best.
We are glad to hear that you had good time with Suleman and enjoyed the Snow lake and Hispar La Trek. We look forward to see you on another adventure holiday in Pakistan.
Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek. My concept was to explorer deep into one of the world’s most undiscovered countries to meet the locals,trek On the Glaciers, Detour From Baltistan into Hunza Valley, and sleep under the Stars. If you want a unique trip that you will remember for a lifetime, then this is what you are looking for! My trip with Trango Adventure on Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek was simply amazing.
Snow Lake and Hispar la trek is no doubt one the best treks which takes you deep into the wilderness of Karakoram Mountains. Thank you for using our services.
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