Fairy Meadow Nanga Perbat BC & Hunza Trek
Fairy Meadow is lush green plateau situated
in the foot gin of Nanga Parbat at the Western edge of the Himalayan Range. The
name Fairy Meadows is part of the legend that Fairies have their heaven on this
lush green plateau. This legendry name Fairy Meadows is everlasting gift of the
western tourist to the local people. Fairy Meadow offers superb views of the
Nanga Parbat (8125 m) the highest mountain in Pakistan in Himalayas. (9th
highest in the world) There are several short walks on this plateau,
including the full day excursion up to the base camp (3900 m) of Nanga Parbat.
It is very easy walk through the forest till then the edge of the plateau call
Beyal Camp (3500 m). Whereas the trek from Beyal Camp to base camp is little
difficult along the Raikot :
Nanga Parbat is a Persian word,
which means Naked Mountain, the local People call Diamer (Monarch of the God).
It also knows Killer Mountain among the mountaineers as more 40 climbers have
lost their lives trying to conquer it during expeditions. Where local Jeeps
will take you up to the Tatto village, it is one and half hour excited drive
from Raikot Bridge to the last village of Tatto (2900 m). There are several
photo stop on the way up to Tatto, including most impressive view of Karakorum
Highway & River Indus from the one of the sharp turn of the road. It would
be a great experience to have overnight in fixed camping side, or in the
traditionally built wood Huts, which offers magnificent view of the North face
of the Nanga Parbat. There are several short walks on this plateau, including
the full day excursion up to the base camp (3900 m) of Nanga Parbat. It is very
easy walk through the forest till then the edge of the plateau call Beyal Camp
(3500 m). Whereas the trek from Beyal Camp to base camp is little difficult
along the Raikot
THE HUNZA IS A MOUNTAIN VALLY: situated north/west of the Hunza River,
at an elevation of around 2,500m. Aliabad is the main town, while Baltit and
Altit are popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the
surrounding mountains. The people are cheerful, friendly,
fair-skinned and blue or green eyes. Almost all speak Burushaski and in
upper Hunza,
they speak Wakhi.
The Baltit Fort of Karimabad : Baltit fort is situated in the scenic valley of Hunza in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is Hunza’s most fascinating and iconic location and has consistently been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since the year 2004. This fort is said to be almost 700 years old. This fort provides a bird’s eye view of the magnificent Hunza valley with the gigantic Karakoram Mountains above .
Khunjerab Pass 4,693,
meter (sometimes called Khunerjab Pass) is a high mountain pass on the northern
border of Pakistan with China, at an elevation of 4.693m (15,528ft) above the
sea level. The Khunjerab Pass is the highest border- crossing in the world and
the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. Khunjerab Pastis located in the
Karakoram Mountains in a strategic position on the northern border of
Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan Hunza-Nagar District on the southwest border of the
Xinjiang region of China.
Days |
TRIP ITINERARY |
ALTITUDE |
HOTEL/TENTS |
Day-01 |
Islamabad (500-M) Welcome
at Islamabad Airport and transfer to
hotel on arrival. The city sightseeing tour would include a visit to Faisal
Masque / Marghala Hills |
500-M |
Hotel |
Day-02 |
Islamabad
to Chilas : Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en
route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to the Chilas
arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas. |
1200-M |
Hotel |
Day-03 |
Drive from Chilas to Tatoo Village 2hrs to Fairy Meadows overnight stay in guest
house. |
3,306-M |
Hotel |
Day-04 |
Trekking Start towards Fairy Medow
Nanga Parbat BC after Lunch back to Beyal Camp
Guest house |
3,550-M |
Huts |
Day-05 |
Drive back from Beyal Camp to Chilas continue Drive Karimabad ,Hunza : In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad
Hunza en route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest
mountain ranges where they meet at one point then we will have a lunch stop
at Rakaposhi view point than further drive to Karimabad Hunza arrival and
check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza. |
2,500-M |
Huts |
Day-06-07 |
Karimabad
/Khunjarb Pass :Today
we shall start our journey towards Khunjerab Pass (4,693 meters or
15,397 ft high). We shall visit the Attabad lake, Hussaini Suspension
Bridge, Passu Cones, Sust Dry Port & Khunjerab Pass. Altit Baltit Fort etc… |
4,693M |
Hotel |
Day-08 |
Drive Back From Hunza to Gilgit : Hunza
to Naltar Valley to Gilgit : Start our journey towards Nomal from
where we shall take a jeep to reach beautiful Naltar Valley and
reach there in 1-2 hours. Explore the beauty of Naltar valley for a while.
After the excursion, we shall move towards Gilgit from Nomal and reach there
in 1 hour, overnight in Gilgit. |
|
Hotel |
Day-09 |
Drive from Gilgit to Besham/Chilas
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|
Hotel |
Day-10 |
Drive from Chilas to
Islamabad |
|
Hotel |
Day-11 |
Transfer to Islamabad airport for International
flight. |
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Services Included
- Airport/road transfer in four-wheel sightseeing jeep/Car.
- All road transfers by chartered private vehicles.
- Best tourist class hotels accommodation with unsuited bath (twin sharing basis).
- Locally sourced fresh meals during trek including tea and coffee.
- Morning bed tea on trek.
- Some supplementary snacks on trek.
- Evening fill of your water bottle with boiled drinking water.
- Sleeping tents (twin sharing basis), mattresses, kitchen tents, mess tent with table and chairs.
- Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear.
- Services of experienced professional English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters.
- Staff food, insurance and equipment.
- 10kg of personal baggage during trek.
- Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
- Central Karakoram National Park Entrance fee.
- Camping sites fee, Bridges crossing fee.
- Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff.
- Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
- First Aid Kit with necessary medicines.
Services Not Included
- Airfare (International).
- All meals in hotels.
- Excess weight.
- Excess days beyond the itinerary.
- Sleeping bags and personal nature clothing/equipment.
- Extras at hotels like bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls.
- Satellite phone with solar charger (can hire).
- Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
- Hire of sleeping bags/gloves and down jackets.
- Tips.
- Airport and departure taxes.
- Hotels- early check-in and late check-out.
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond control of BALTISTAN AVENTURE.
- Cost incurred from early leaving the trip.
- Travel Insurance of member.
- Visa.
- Any other service not mentioned above.
- 1 Backpack with a carrying capacity of 60 to 70 L/ 15 -17 Gallons (a similar sized duffle bag or travel bag can be used as a substitute)
- 1 Small backpack for day trips
- 1 Sleeping bag (down or synthetic, down to 0 degrees, lightweight compression bag)
- 1 Warm jacket or parka
- 3 Pairs of outdoor pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry out when wet)
- Warm sweaters
- 2 - 4 Pairs of woolen socks
- T-shirts, shirts, hats or caps
- 1 Set of warm underwear such as long underpants and long undershirts
- 1 Pair of good hiking boots (make sure they are "broken-in")
- 1 Pair of light shoes (runners or sneakers)
- 1 Set of light rain gear such as a pant and jacket combination
- 1 Water bottle with a 1 liter capacity
- 1 Pocket-knife or hunting knife
- 1 Flashlight
- 1 Pair of sun glasses (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- A supply of sun blocker or sunscreen lotion and Lip sun cream (VERY IMPORTANT!)
- Personal medications
- Underwear, personal items, and toiletries
- 1 pair of fleece pants
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- Headlamp and Batteries (bring at least 2 spare sets)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gaiters (heavy-duty, sized large enough to fit over plastic boots)
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex shell gloves OPTIONAL
- Trekking poles (recommended)
- Thermarest sleeping pad
- Camera and film
- Journal and pens
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