Biafo Hisper And Snow Lake
The crossing of Hisper La (5151-M) Hisper pass is one of the longest glacial systems outside the Polar Regions. This highway of Ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Hunza in west with Baltistan in the east. Walking on Biafo and Hisper Glacier One of the world’s top five trekking adventures Trek up to Biafo Glacier longest and world’s largest outside the polar region Views of peaks B/w 5000-M to 7000-m peaks BIAFO HISHPER & SNOW LAKE TREK: Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial over 116km wide located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek starts from Skardu- Askoli, which lies on the right bank of Biafo Glacier. Biafo Glacier is 68 Kilometers on the Karakorum Range and south of Baltoro glacier leads to Hispar glacier. This is a strenuous trek for strong trekkers where you get to cross peaks in the range of 5500m to 7300 meters. The famous snow lake is lying on 500 meters behind the Hispar La pass; this is the one of the best place for skiers and small peak climbers. After crossing Hispar La at an altitude of 5151 meters it gives a beautiful panoramic view of Mountains around Hispar glacier. We cross the summer pastures and we get into Hisper village; from there we meet the Jeeps to drive to Karimabad Valley.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel | HOTEL | |
| 2 | Fly to Skardu, in case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas (12-14 hrs) | HOTEL | |
| 3 | Rest day in Skardu or drive from Chilas to Skardu. Meals & overnight at hotel | HOTEL | |
| 4 | Drive to Askoli (6-7 hrs, 3000m). Meals & overnight in tents | 3000m | CAMPING |
| 5 | Trek to Namla (6-7 hrs, 3400m), overnight in tents | 3400m | CAMPING |
| 6 | Trek to Shikonfon (4-5 hrs, 6.7km, 3660m), overnight in tents | 3660m | CAMPING |
| 7 | Trek to Baintha (6-7 hrs, 10.7km, 3990m), overnight in tents | 3990m | CAMPING |
| 8 | Baintha - Free day for local exploration | CAMPING | |
| 9 | Trek to Marpogoro (7.5 km, 4410m, 5-6 hrs) | 4410m | CAMPING |
| 10 | Trek to Karpogoro (6.5 km, 4680m, 5-6 hrs) | 4680m | CAMPING |
| 11 | Trek to Snow Lake Hisper La base camp (6-7 hrs, 11.6 km, 4770m) | 4770m | CAMPING |
| 12 | Trek to Hisper La (4-6 hrs, 4.2 km, 381m ascent, 5151m), overnight in tents | 5151m | CAMPING |
| 13 | Trek to Khani Bassa (14 km, 4-5 hrs, 4511m), overnight in tents | 4511m | CAMPING |
| 14 | Trek to Jutmal (4-5 hrs, 4330m), overnight in tents | 4330m | CAMPING |
| 15 | Trek to Red Star (6-7 hrs), overnight in tents | CAMPING | |
| 16 | Trek to Bitanmal (5-6 hrs, 7.9 km, 3660m), overnight in tents | 3660m | CAMPING |
| 17 | Trek to Hisper village (4-5 hrs, 3383m), overnight in tents | 3383m | CAMPING |
| 18 | Drive to Hunza by 4X4 Jeeps, transfer to hotel | HOTEL | |
| 19 | Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass (4173m, 9-10 hrs) | 4173m | HOTEL |
| 20 | Drive to Islamabad (6-7 hrs, 239.2 km) | HOTEL | |
| 21 | Transfer to Islamabad airport for international flight | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- One way fare between Skardu – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas – Skardu – Askoli – Hushe – Fairy Meadow.
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- One night in Chilas Hotel with full board. Two nights in Fairy Meadow with full board.
- Two nights in Fairy Meadow hut with full board.
- Two nights in Tarishing with full board.
- Three nights in Skardu with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry trekking foods, member personal items to all mentioned places.
- Way up 25kg each trekking member.
- Way down 25kg each trekking member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low Porters Equipment’s.
- Documentation fee
- Trekking permit fee
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable after deduction of US$ 300/- if not used, it is now US$15000/-)
- Members any climbing gears
- Member personal insurance
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- Any unforeseen expenses (such as road block, extra hotel stay, or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will pay according to the number of days spent at Base Camp.
- Trekking members will come together. If any/some member split during the period then extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
- JACKETS - Polar fleece jacket (wool sweater may be used but not recommended). Windproof / waterproof breathable jacket Gore tex or similar. Down jacket (optional but may be very useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- PANTS - Regular pants (better if they can transform to shorts). Polar fleece pants (optional but may be useful during the cold nights and for trekking or mountaineering trips).
- UNDERWEAR - Long top and bottom (synthetic mid weight thermal underwear better).
- SOCKS - Regular cotton socks. Thick wool socks recommended for trekking or mountaineering trips.
- SHIRT - Long sleeve shirts recommended; in the highlands prevent from sunburn (also helpful when traveling to the jungle to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes).
- FOOT WEAR - Lightweight boots or shoes for regular traveling.
- HAT - Polar fleece headband, wool hat, or balaclava for the night, and sun hat with brim for the day.
- GLOVES - Thin gloves for regular traveling. Other clothing. Bathing suit and bandanas are optional but may be useful.
- PLASTIC BOOTS - Recommended for mountaineering trips on glaciers and above 6,000m (20,000ft), make sure they fit your crampons and do not hurt your feet.
- LEATHER BOOTS - Recommended for short mountaineering trips usually below 6,000m (20,000ft). They are also good for "Trekking peak" trips to high volcanoes.
- 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
- 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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