Meet the Fairy | Trek to Nanga Parbat BC, Pakistan

Join us and experience one of the most magical – and least visited – places in Asia, the meeting point of the world’s three highest mountain ranges: the Karakoram, Himalayas and Hindu Kush. We will travel along the Indus River on the legendary Karakoram Highway, with its deep gorges and dramatic views. As we trek to the base camp of 9th highest mountain of the world, we’ll make our way through remote valleys and pass by glaciers flowing down from the soaring peaks of these mystical mountain ranges.

Deep in the reaches of Pakistan’s Fairy Meadows National Park is a pristine valley at the foot of the looming Nanga Parbat, known as the meeting place of fairies. Surrounded by thick alpine forest, home to brown bears and musk deer, the area provides stunning views of the 8,125 meter mountain, and serves as a starting point for those looking to climb its heights.

It is here that we’ll find the western end of the Himalayan range, intersecting with both the Karakoram and Hindu Kush. The Raikot face of Nanga Parbat offers an excellent trek in this mighty playground of mountaineers. If you don’t fancy a hike, no problem – those who prefer a quiet, relaxing day can stay at the camp and soak in those mesmerizing views.

Let’s go!

DAY 1 :: Skardu + Fairy (~3300m / 3 hrs)
Meeting at 07:00 for a domestic flight at 08:45 am. Arrival, and drive to Raikot, passing by the confluence of the Indus and Gilgit rivers near to the townships of Juglot and Bunji. This place marks the meeting point of the three mountain ranges: the Hindu Kush, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram.

At Raikot we’ll change our transport to 4WDs, and after a one-hour drive we will arrive at Tattu. This small village is inhabited by Chilasis, speakers of the local Shina language which, until recently, had no written form.

Here we will meet our team and start the trek. We’ll ascend gradually, walking through the dry lunar landscape of this collision point of rocky mountain ranges. Soon we’ll enter the narrow, barren gorge of the Tato River, the track clinging high on its left bank. Passing through forests of green juniper and pine trees, we will arrive at the Fairy Meadows, staying overnight here in huts.

Day 2 :: Trek to Base Camp of Nanga Parbat (~ 4000m / 7-8 hours)

Today we will follow the trail through a pine-covered valley, with the Raikot glacier appearing to our left and the summit of Nanga Parbat straight ahead. After about two hours we’ll traverse a section of rocks and debris deposited by the glacier, emerging into a meadow of Himalayan wildflowers and eventually making our way to the old Nanga Parbat base camp. Here we’ll enjoy a much-deserved lunch at 4,000 meters, taking in the spectacular views of Nanga Parbat and its surrounding peaks. Later we’ll head back to our camp at Fairy Meadows.

Day 3 :: Descent to Tattu – Raikot - Skardu

Today we’ll make the fairly easy two-hour descent from Fairy Meadows along the Tattu River. When we reach Tattu we’ll hop into our 4WDs and once again cross the Indus, heading back over the Raikot bridge on Karakorum Highway to our destination of Skardu, where we’ll spend the night.

Day 4 :: Return

Time to say bye-bye to Pakistan and the fairies! Head out to airport for return flight to Islamabad and further to Dubai. Back home 6.30 PM.

Grade: Moderate, available for fit beginners. Cheat option available.
Activity: Trekking, sightseeing
Accommodation/meals: Hotels, lodges, double sharing. Meals on trek included, restaurant meals on transfers excluded.

Cost: 3710 AED excl. international flights, until JULY 15th. Past this date please inquire about cost and availability.

Specifically excluded:

• Visa

Pakistan has launched a mobile application, "Pak ID", to facilitate visa-on-arrival for citizens from 120 eligible countries.
More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Pakistan

• Restaurant meals on transfers
• COMPULSORY Insurance, ie. Heymondo.com, AXA, AIG or similar.

See yah at the Fairies’ x

Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 050 4848238 / linktr.ee/trekkup