Rush Lake Trek

You will be greeted by the team of Tour De Rakaposhi at Islamabad International airport then transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel in Islamabad.

Crossing the Barpu Glacier is easier than the Bualter and the walking is basically done in an ablation valley of the Barpu. The shepherd’s settlement at Chukutans is a great place for a lunch stop and marks the start of a much-improved path that runs all the way to Brikchour. In about 5 hours we will reach Brichkoor campsite, during this part of the walk we have beautiful views of Ultar, Diran, and Spantik peaks. Overnight Camping at Brikchour.

Crossing the Barpu Glacier is easier than the Bualter and the walking is basically done in an ablation valley of the Barpu. The shepherd’s settlement at Chukutans is a great place for a lunch stop and marks the start of a much-improved path that runs all the way to Brikchour. In about 5 hours we will reach Brichkoor campsite, during this part of the walk we have beautiful views of Ultar, Diran, and Spantik peaks. Overnight Camping at Brikchour.

This is a steep relentless tough climb The trail rises in a series of zigzags directly behind camp gaining 700m up a dry and dusty path with few places to stop and rest. The trail leads directly to the crest of the ridge that separates the valley of the Barpu Glacier from the Hispar to the North. The trail turns Southwards and follows the broad crest of this ridge over a less steep group for a further 350m to reach the campsite at Chiden Haral. It takes about 6 hours to get to the campsite. The views of the peaks above the Hispar Glacier are outstanding. Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Today after an early breakfast peak ascent start is required to get a good chance of clear skies and the best views of the more distant peaks. With favorable conditions, we should reach the top about 3-4 hours as the trail is easy for most of the way, ascending grass covered slopes and passing along the shores of Rush lake (4,660 m). The tough section is only the final 150 m climb of the summit cone which needs to be climbed with care (5-7 hrs round trip).Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Free morning for excursions and photography, nature watching, and hiking. Afternoon descent follows the same path that was ascended. The ground is steep and dusty as the path is very ‘direct’ dropping 900m in a very short distance and it will take 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Gutons

Today we walk on the east side of the Barpu Glacier as compared to when we were going up to Rush Lake passing several large flat areas of grassland surrounded by trees. The route follows the ablation valley on the East side of the Barpu glacier. In about 4 hours we return to Hoper village after crossing the difficult Bualter Glacier and a final steep climb up a moraine. After lunch, we will depart for Gulmit en route we will stop at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit.

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit . Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there were few highs passes leading from China that were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an easy all weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel en route we will visit Borith Lake and Hussaini Suspension bridges. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Today leave for Islamabad by a scenic flight and in case of bad weather, an alternative option will be to travel on the Karakoram Highway Besham through a captivating and enthralling landscape. In places, sheer, snow capped mountains ascending from deep valleys while elsewhere, lush alpine meadows are carpeted by colorful wildflowers and dazzling apple blossoms. Terraced villages dot this monumental terrain, supported by traditional farming methods and lifestyles that have changed little over the centuries. arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.

Drive to Islamabad en-route visit Taxila museum then drive to Islamabad. In Islamabad, we will visit Shah Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Daman –e –Koh then after the farewell dinner party we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.