Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek | 13 days
We organize Rakaposhi base camp trek starting and ending in Islamabad for foreign tourists. This trek route is located in the region of Minapin Village in the Nagar Valley of Northern Areas Gilgit-Baltistan. This trek has very easy access from Karakorum Highway (KKH). It is one of the easiest treks in the Karakorum that suits to all level of physical fitness and age. It gives all the taste of walking, including crossing the glacier.
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Destination
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Departure
Islamabad -
Departure Time
Depends on Flight Schedule -
Return Time
Anytime on the last day of the tour. -
Dress Code
Casual and Comfortable -
Included
Airplane TransportBreakfastCampingDinnerEntry TicketsFuel & TollsHotel AccommodationJeepPersonal GuideVehicle with Driver -
Not Included
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Itinerary – Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
- Day 01: Islamabad Arrival to Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in Islamabad and Rawalpindi in the evening. Visit of largest mosque in Asia and old local Bazaar. Short briefing about Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
- Day 02: Chilas Drive to Chilas (10-12 hrs) via Naran and Babusar Pass or on the Karakuram Highway. Overnight at hotel in ChilasDay 03: Hunza Continue from Chilas to Karimabad-Hunza via Gilgit. Overnight at hotel
- Day 04: Minapin Village Full day to trek to the Ultar Meadow and back to Karimabad, walk around and evening drive to Minapin village ( 2000 M). Overnight in the tents or hotel
- Day 05: Hapakun Trek from Minapin to Hapakun 2800M (3 hours, 5.8 km and 800m ascent) It takes maximum 3 hours to reach the grassy meadows of Hapakun (2800 M) from Diran Guest house situated at Minapin Village.
- Day 06: Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek Hapakun to Tagaphari 3300M (2-3 hours, 3km, 450m ascent) – a steep trail continues from Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp, also known as Tagaphari. The trail eases off and contours the rocky slope for 30 minutes to a verdant bowl. You can have the view of Diran Peak, Rakaposhi and their interconnecting ice wall and finally come into full view. After reaching Tagaphari can climb the ridge to have nice view of Hunza Valley and mountains. Rakaposhi base camp trek is one of the best adventures in Pakistan. Overnight in the tent.
- Day 07: Diran Base Camp Trek Trek to cross the glacier to Diran Base Camp 3700 M and takes around 3-4 hrs to walk on moraine and Glacier. Overnight in the tent
- Day 08: Return to Taghaphari In the morning trek to Katchelly Lake 4000 M and back to camp then cross the Glacier to Tagaphari. Overnight in the tent
- Day 10: Karimabad, Hunza Valley Day free for the local visits, Altit Fort, Baltit Fort. Overnight at hotel
- Day 11: Chilas Drive to Chilas on Karakorum Highway. Overnight at hotelDay 12: Return to Islamabad Continue to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel
- Day 13: Fly out Departure from Islamabad (drop to the airport)
- Day 09: Minapin Trek back to Minapin 3-4 hrs then drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel
- Day 10: Karimabad, Hunza Valley Day free for the local visits, Altit Fort, Baltit Fort. Overnight at hotel
- Day 11: Chilas Drive to Chilas on Karakorum Highway. Overnight at hotel
- Day 12: Return to Islamabad Continue to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel
- Day 13: Fly out Departure from Islamabad (drop to the airport)
Foreign tourists (non-Pakistani)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
- All domestic road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms)
- All camping accommodation (twin sharing dome tents)
- All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All trekking meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All camping site fees
- Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipments and tools)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Licensed professional guide
- Road transport (Islamabad to Islamabad)
- Hotel accommodation according to itinerary
- Hotel meals according to itinerary
- All camping accommodation (twin sharing dome tents)
- All camping meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- All camping site fees
- Trekking logistics (kitchen tents, non-personal equipments and tools)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc – according to need)
- Porters for trekking equipments and kitchen (supplies, tools, equipments, crockery, gas)
Foreign tourists (non-Pakistani)
- Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipments (warm clothes, hiking boots etc)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals)
- Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
- Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested)
- Visa to Pakistan (not required)
- International airfare for overseas Pakistani
- Personal equipments (warm clothes, hiking boots etc)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
Important Notes
Why should you register now?- Domestic Flights: We might not be able to get you on the domestic flight to Skardu if you do not pay your deposit on time. Domestic flight seats are sold very fast way ahead of time because there are only two flights to Skardu during peak season. This is a very serious concern. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
- Price changes: The given prices for the treks are early bird discount offers and are subject to change. There will be an increase in prices every month after January. Service providers including (but not limited) to hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season. Our trekking holiday prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay. Register yourselves early to avoid increase in holiday prices.
- April to September 2019 (deposit: USD 290)
- October to December 2019 (deposit: USD 350)
- January to April 2020 (deposit: USD 390)