- 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 trekking-related equipment
- *Please note prices are per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room
Karakoram, Pakistan
Location
Hotels & Camping
Accommodation
Jun-July-August
Best Season
Full Board
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Thalle La Trek Pakistan 2025-26
Thalle la trek is a walking holiday in The Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. This is an easy trek, which provides a wonderful trekking experience in Karakoram Mountain with spectacular mountain vistas.
Trek Highlights
- Thalle La Trek Pakistan provide Spectacular mountain vistas
- See the largest mosque in Asia in Islamabad
- Spectacular mountain view flight to Skardu
- Stay in the fantastic Hotels in Islamabad, Khaplu and Shigar
- Hike through the mighty Karakorum Mountain Range
- Camp under the stars on a trek through Thalle La
- Visit the 14th-century Chaqchan Monastery in Khaplu.
Trek Overview
Thalle La Trek Pakistan is through a mountain pass (4,572m) between Shigar and Khaplu Valley in Pakistan. It is an easy Trek of 11-13 days leading over the Thalle Pass (4,572 M). This trek is a meaningful plan on the 2-week time scale, and for a diversity of reasons it undertakes to be very exciting indeed. Crossing of Thalle La can be possible from the Shigar and Khaplu valleys.
Home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, thriving cities, colourful markets and warm hospitality, a trip to this part of the world is bound to excite even the most worldly travellers. Having run trips here for more than 4 decades, we have the expertise to make your trip safe, fun and enjoyable. On this private custom-made tour, you will travel to the mountainous northeast of the country to a region known as Baltistan, where you will trek for four days witnessing some of the Karakoram Mountain’s most spectacular scenery, top and tailing your hike with stays in two of the regions most fabulous hotels, Shigar Fort and Khaplu Palace.
Our Thalle La Trek Pakistan starts from the purpose-built green city of Islamabad. Your Guide will meet and greet you at the Islamabad International Airport and then transfer you to the group hotel. We will meet again in the afternoon to give you a briefing about Thalle La Trek. After spending the night in Islamabad, we will drive to the airport to take the spectacular mountain view flight to Skardu. From the fight, you will see the Majestic Himalayan and Karakoram mountains. If the weather is clear, you can see the mighty K2, Broad Peak, and the naked mountain, Nanga Parbat. We will spend our night in Skardu.
Skardu is the capital of the ancient Himalayan kingdom Baltistan. It is the getaway to k2, Gasherbrum, Gondogoro Pass, Baltoro and other mountain valleys. Sightseeing in Skardu will be Sadpara Lake, Kharpocho Fort, and the local Bazar. The next day, we will follow the Indus, then the Shyok rivers to Khaplu. Khaplu is the district capital of Khaplu Valley. We will stay in the historical Khaplu fort and visit the local Bazar and the Chaqchan Mosque. Today we will drive to Thalle Village to start our Trek. Our walking session of Thalle La Trek Pakistan will start from here onwards for a few days until we reach Shigar. Shigar is the District Capital of Shigar Valley. In Shigar we will stay in the Historical Shigar Fort. Shigar and Khapulu fort used to be the old residences of the local royal families, which now have turned into a fabulous 4-star Hotel.
After spending the night in Shigar Fort, we will drive back to Skardu airport to take the spectacular flight back to Islamabad. Will spend one night in Islamabad, then the next day transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.
We strongly believe that the Thalle La Trek Pakistan, the Karakoram Mountains of Baltistan Valley and its amazingly friendly people will create a lifelong memory, which will stay with you for a long time.
We are organising four fixed departures of “Thalle la Trek Pakistan” in June- July and August. The thalle la trek is an easy walk which does not require mountaineering skills.
Contact us if you would like to know about these treks.
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Brief Trek Itinerary:
D-1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN:
D-2
ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT, 45 MINUTES:
D-3
SIGHTSEEING IN SKARDU:
D-4
DRIVE TO KHAPLU, 3 HOURS:
D-5
DRIVE TO THALLE VILLAGE:
D-6
TREK TO AZALAN, 6 HOURS WALK:
D-7
CROSS THALLE LA AND TREK TO RASEPPI, 6 HOURS WALK:
D-8
TREK TO SHIGAR, 4 HOURS WALK:
D-9
FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD:
D-10
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS:
D-11
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:
Additional information
| Grade | Light |
|---|---|
| Equipments | All camping equipment included |
| Type | Guided Trek and Tour |
Map and itinerary of Thalle La Trek Pakistan
Introduction
Trango Adventure has a long track record of offering the Thalle la trek and other adventure holidays in Pakistan. We have had groups successfully cross Thalle La on previous occasions. Our Thalle La Trek itinerary is based on over 40 Years of experience, which is the best in terms of acclimatisation, safety and enjoyment. We intend 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 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 a team is an important aspect of all of our trips.
Detailed Trek Itinerary
D-1
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN:
Welcome to Pakistan. Most of the international flights arrive at Islamabad International Airport in the mornings. Our staff will meet and greet you at the airport and then transfer to the group hotel in Islamabad. The rest of the days are free to recover from your journey. Later in the day, when everyone has arrived, we will have a group briefing about the Thalle La Trek Pakistan. Depending on the time available to us, there may be an option to do some sightseeing in Islamabad, A purpose-built City in 1961 as the new capital of Pakistan.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner.
D-2
ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT, 45 MINUTES:
If cancelled, drive KKH to Naran, Isb to Naran, 461km. 8-9 H-Drive. Today, you will travel to Islamabad Airport to take a spectacular flight (weather permitting) across the mountains to Skardu, the Capital of Baltistan. It’s a 45-minute flight which offers Spectacular Mountains views of the Himalayas & Karakoram mountain range, you can also enjoy the breathtaking views of the world’s 9th highest peak, Nanga Parbat (8,126m), if the weather is clear then we might be able to see K2 and Gondogoro Pass as well. Check in to the Hotel, and the rest of the day will be spent visiting the local Bazars, 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 influenced the area before Islam.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Summit Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner.
D-3
SIGHTSEEING IN SKARDU:
In the morning, you will walk up to the remains of Kharpocho Fort (built early 1700), which overlooks the town and has a great view of the Indus River. If you are into photography, then this is a perfect location to take photos of Skaradu Town at sunrise or sunset. (we can arrange this for you). We will then walk to a small village called Organic Village, which grows all its crops organically. The afternoon is free to explore. Perhaps you would like to take an optional jeep tour to Satpara Lake or explore the bazaar.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Summit Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner.
D-4
DRIVE TO KHAPLU, 3 HOURS DRIVE:
Today you will drive to Khaplu, located 105 kilometres east of Skardu, taking approximately three hours. You will initially follow the Indus River and then the Shyok River to Khaplu. It is a spectacular drive, and the contrast of blossoms and rugged mountains makes it even more dramatic. You will then check in to the hotel and have a rest, then visit the 14th-century Chaqchan Monastery – one of the oldest Muslim Monasteries in Baltistan.
- ACCOMMODATION
- PTDC Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner.
D-5
DRIVE TO THALLE VILLAGE:
After breakfast, you will drive in a 4×4 jeep for half an hour towards Skardu. Cross the Shyok River by a wooden suspension bridge at Daghoni and follow the Thalle Lungma. You will thoroughly enjoy driving through the beautiful villages surrounded by barley corn and potato fields. You will eventually reach Olmo Village, the highest summer settlement on the Thalle side. Here you will be greeted by your camp staff, who will provide you with a hot cup of tea. You will then be taken on an acclimatisation hike before returning to camp for dinner. As long as the weather remains kind, there should not be any snow during your trek and you will not need crampons for your boots at any stage. It is advised to bring your sleeping bag and an inflatable sleeping mat for a comfortable night’s sleep. During the day, the temperatures are expected to be around 28 – 35 degrees Celsius, however, at night, they can drop from -3 to -5 degrees.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Full-service camping
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- ASCENT
- 250 meters.
D-6
TREK TO AZALAN, 6 HOURS WALK:
After spending your first night under the stars in the tent, today will be your first walking day of Thalle la trek. You will occasionally come across herds of Yaks and cows freely grazing on lush green slopes. Thalle Valley is surrounded by dozens of snow-capped mountains that add to the serenity of the area. You will stop at shepherd huts to glimpse into the simple lifestyle of friendly shepherds who generously offer you their milk products. After a midway hot lunch, continue hiking to Azalan, at the foot of the Thalle La, where we will camp tonight.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Full-service camping
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- ASCENT
- 400 meters.
D-7
CROSS THALLE LA AND TREK TO RASEPPI, 6 HOURS WALK:
Today you will start a bit early and climb the Thalle La (4,572m). Beautiful alpine flowers will draw your attention frequently on your hike today. Once on the pass, you will get majestic views of the Haramosh group to the west and the Siachen Mountains to the east. After crossing the Thalle la, you will start a long downhill walk through more alpine scenery for another 3 hours. Descending through a section of thick juniper forest, you will pass through the heavenly meadows of Raseppi, where you shall spend your night in tents.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Full-service camping
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- ASCENT
- 900 meters.
D-8
TREK TO SHIGHAR, 4 HOURS WALK:
Today will be your last walking day of Thalle la trek Pakistan. After breakfast, you will continue descending through green pastures towards Shigar town by crossing the Bangma River and following the less steep Shepard trail. You will stop for lunch near the river and then complete the Trek in Shigar, where you will walk straight into Shigar Fort Residence for a much-needed hot shower and rest. Located in the beautiful province of Baltistan in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, Shigar Fort Residence is the result of a unique heritage conservation project, which offers guests the opportunity to experience the restored original architecture of a 17th-century Raja fort-palace.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Serena Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- ASCENT
- 500 meters.
D-9
FLIGHT BACK TO ISLAMABAD:
If the weather is clear, you will drive to Skardu Airport to take the mountain view flight back to Islamabad. Skardu Airport is a 50-minute drive from the hotel along a good road lined with poplar trees. Boarding our plane, we have an exciting flight out of the valley, once again, passing by Nanga Parbat before turning south for Islamabad. Arriving in the Pakistani capital after a period in the mountains is always a strange experience, and it takes a little time to get used to the hustle and bustle, especially the traffic. Our private bus will be waiting at the airport to transfer us to the group hotel, and once we have settled in it will be time to take lunch (unless we have experienced unusual flight delays). After lunch, the rest of the day is free for self-guided sightseeing or to relax at the hotel. Your Guide will advise you on the possibilities for sightseeing in Islamabad. Shopping for hand-made Iranian & Afghan rugs is a usually popular option. This evening, we will come together for a celebratory meal at the hotel or in a local restaurant.
In Case of Flight cancellation, we will drive down the Karakoram Highway. We will arrive in Chillas late afternoon.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
D-10
CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS:
Contingency day in case of delays – Islamabad: If driving down the Karakoram Highway, you will arrive in Islamabad late afternoon. If you managed to fly the day before, then you will spend today sightseeing in Islamabad. In the evening, we will have a final group meal.
Skardu is a ‘weather dependent’ airport, which means the planes will only fly here if the visibility allows line of sight to the runway by the pilot on the approach. Fortunately, the weather is mostly clear in the Karakoram but local weather conditions can bring clouds and rain from time to time. If we cannot fly, we will travel down to Islamabad by road along the spectacular Karakoram Highway. If we flew up to Skardu, this would be a bonus as it is a fantastic travel experience in its own right. The drive down the Indus River to Islamabad takes two days, so this is an important contingency day to allow for this. If we have flown to Islamabad, this will be a further day for sightseeing in the capital, and our staff will advise the group on the options available for today.
- ACCOMMODATION
- Hill View Hotel or similar
- MEALS
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
D-11
DEPARTURE DAY-FLY BACK HOME:
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Islamabad International Airport for your flight back home. End of “Thalle la trek Pakistan”
Thalle la Trek Cost and dates 2025-26
Private Groups – Chose Your Dates
Thalle la trek starts and finishes in Islamabad – Domestic Flight Inc.
Thalle La Trek Pakistan prices are for the fixed departure dates only. We have great discounts for Groups, Couples and families so contact us before booking. Trek prices are for the itinerary based on a flight from Islamabad to Islamabad. International flights from most cities of the world arrive in Islamabad in the morning, return flights will depart from Islamabad International Airport on the last day of the itinerary. Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price. 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.
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 has 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 that follows the strict Regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.
We accept Cash on Arrival, Bank Transfers, PayPal and all major Credit & debit Cards.
Thalle La Trek Pakistan 2025-26 information
WHAT’S INCLUDED
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel Insurance
- Pakistan Visa Fee
- Tips for local guides and support staff
- Guided Islamabad sightseeing
- Miscellaneous expenses
- souvenirs etc
- Islamabad and Skardu sightseeing.
MEAL PLANS
ACCOMMODATION
During the Thalle La Trek, the group will spend all night in a good international standard hotel. Accommodation at each of these hotels is 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 refer to the dates and prices page of the trip on our website. Hotels are subject to availability, and prices may vary.
INTERNAL FLIGHTS
SKARDU FLIGHT
Skardu is a weather-dependent airport. Since the valley is 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 & VACCINATIONS
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specifically require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the United Kingdom and other developed countries e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is discretionary for this trip. Malaria exists in the area around Islamabad and Rawalpindi. However, incidences of urban transmission of malaria are extremely low. In Skardu and the mountains, there is no malaria risk. 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
INSURANCE:
We highly recommend that you have adequate travel insurance for the Thalle La Trek in Pakistan with Trango Adventure. We recognise the complexity and variety of choices in the insurance market and know that many of you either have your preferred insurer or have annual multi-trip cover in place already. If this is the case, please ensure that your insurer is aware of your Trango Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken.
Trango Adventure does not provide any advice on travel insurance, although it is highly recommended that you have travel insurance which covers the activities which you are likely to be undertaking on your holiday.
Suggested insurance companies include:
Expeditions or Treks
- HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC Tel: +1-800 605 2282
- Travelex Insurance Services Tel: +1-800 228 9792
- True Traveller Insurance Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
- Austrian Alpine Club (UK) Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
- Snowcard Tel: +44 (0)1295 660836
- The B.M.C. Tel: +44 (0)161 445 6111 (please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
- Dogtag Tel: 0800 036 4824 (UK residents only)
- World Nomads (up to 6000m)
- Insure for Less (Australian citizens only).
TREKS ONLY:
- Campbell Irvine Tel: +44 (0)207 938 1737
- Rothwell & Towler Tel: +44 (0)845 908 0161
- J S Insurance Tel: +44 (0)844 848 1500
MOUNTAIN GUIDE & SUPPORTING STAFF
ALTITUDE
Thalle la trek involves going to high altitudes. During your trip, you will be above 3,000 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 we must follow some simple rules to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should get some basic advice on Tours at high altitudes.
CLIMATE
From mid-June to August, we can expect to encounter temperatures as high as 35°C at Islamabad, Chilas and Gilgit, and 25°C in The Skardu 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.
- In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods. Galen Rowell.
- K2 Triumph and Tragedy. Jim Curran.
PASSPORT & VISAS
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.
PAKISTAN VISA
All nationalities require a visa for Pakistan. The visa fee is approximately USD 80 and you must apply before 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 the Pakistan Consulate/Embassy in your own home country. Please visit our Blog and News section for more information.
Note: if you are continuing your tour to China, then you have to get a visa for China from your home country.
EQUIPMENT LIST
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 17.5 kg. This limit which is set by the porters is strictly enforced and bags will be weighed before 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 17.5 kg weight limit.
We will send you the item list closer to your Holiday departure.
Email [email protected] if you need more information regarding “Thalle La Trek Pakistan”.
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