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18 Days & 17 Nights
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15 people
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Nestled in the majestic Karakoram Range, the Rush Lake & Patundas treks offer a soul-stirring immersion into the raw, unspoiled beauty of Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. Straddling the cultural divide of Hunza and Nagar valleys—separated by the glacial-fed Hunza River—these treks reveal not only nature’s splendor but also the warmth, resilience, and cultural richness of the local mountain communities.
The Rush Lake Trek, tucked away in Nagar Valley, is a journey of both serenity and challenge, culminating at one of the highest alpine lakes in the world—Rush Lake (4,694 m). Locally known as Rushphari, this turquoise gem rests in a high-altitude basin surrounded by giants—Spantic (Golden Peak), Diran, Rakaposhi, and even a distant glimpse of K2 on clear days. The journey includes crossing the massive Barpu Glacier and navigating steep descents to the remote Phaiphari camp, all while being enveloped in a dramatic amphitheater of snow-capped summits. Every step through this trek is a testament to nature’s grandeur and a challenge embraced with the hospitality and guidance of local porters and villagers, whose knowledge of the terrain is unmatched.
On the other side of the Hunza River lies Patundas, a heavenly pastureland near Gulmit, reached via a trail that winds through hanging glaciers, blooming meadows, and ancient shepherd routes. At 4,200 meters, Patundas opens up panoramic views of the Passu Cones, Shispar, Batura, Momhil Sar, and Dasteghil Sar—some of the highest and most stunning peaks in the Karakoram. Here, you’re not just trekking; you’re standing at the crossroads of earth and sky, embraced by mountain silence and warm, welcoming locals eager to share their stories, tea, and traditions.
These treks are not just about altitude; they are about attitude—the chance to disconnect, reconnect, and marvel at a part of the world where culture, landscape, and hospitality create an unforgettable symphony.
Arrival in Islamabad, meet and assist, and transfer to a hotel for overnight stay.
Drive to Chilas along the Karakoram Highway or along the Kaghan Valley. Overnight stay in Chilas.
Drive from Chilas to Hunza along the Karakoram Highway. Enjoy the scenic views of mighty snow-covered mountain peaks and stopover at key landmarks. Overnight stay in Hunza.
After breakfast, rrive from Hunza to Hoper valley and start trekking to Baricho Kor. It is an easy yet a long trek by crossing a junction of glaciers.Overnight stay and meals in tents.
After breakfast, ascend to Chidin Harai for overnight stay. The first leg is steep yet provides magnificent views of Mair Peak, Haamdar campsite, Hoper and Hunza Valley besides the scenery of mountains guarding the Hunza and Nagar Valleys.
Short trek to Rush Lake and day hike to Rush Peak, overnight in tents. Enjoy the magnificent views of Golden Peak, Mair Peak, Barpu Glacier and also the views of k2 in a clear weather. The lake itself provides magnificent scenery of mountain reflection.
Trekking downhill to Phai Phari is easy yet slightly technical. Overnight stay in tents along the edge of glacier.
After breakfast in tents, start trekking to Haamdar campsite across the glacier. This day you cross the junction of Barpu and Haamdar glaciers with the help of local porters. The rest of the track is flat and easy along the glacier and the views are magnificent. Overnight stay and meals in tent.
Proceed to the Hoper valley via Shishkin and by crossing the confluence of Barpu glacier and Capal glacier. Lunch at Hoper and drive to Hunza for overnight stay in a hotel.
Explore the Hunza valley. Enjoy the traditional food and get ready for the next adventure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Drive from Hunza to Passu and trek to Passugar. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Luzdur campsite. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Patundas campsite. Enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and glaciers. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Mulunghil campsite. Overnight stay in tents.
Trek down to Passu and drive to Hunza for overnight stay. Evening explore the local market.
Drive from Hunza to Naran along the Karakoram highway and then via babusar Pass. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Drive from Naran to islamabad. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for overnight stay.
Explore Islamabad and afer dinner, proceed to the airport to fly homeland, end of services
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