The Rakaposhi trek unfolds within the majestic Rakaposhi Range, nestled in the serene Nagar Valley region, offering a glimpse into the rich local culture of the mountain communities. Along the route, trekkers encounter summer settlements where local inhabitants tend to their livestock, including sheep, goats, yaks, and cows. Pasturelands adorn the entire trek, with only the glacier moraine present at the summit, which requires an easy 2-3 hour walk to traverse.
Ultar Meadows Trek: The Ultar Meadows Trek offers an enchanting journey through breathtaking landscapes near Karimabad. Beginning just before Baltit Fort, the trail follows a water channel into a picturesque canyon. While the start of the trek presents steep and sometimes slippery terrain, the effort is rewarded as trekkers reach Sheppard’s huts after a few hours. From there, the path unfolds into the mesmerizing Ultar Meadows, situated at an altitude of approximately 3,270 meters. This tranquil haven serves as a summer pasture for the Baltit villagers, providing a serene setting for trekkers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
Hon Pass 4257m
Situated atop a steep ridge above Ultar, Hon Pass offers breathtaking vistas of the Hunza valley and the western expanse of the Hisper, Spantik, Sosbun, and Rakaposhi-Haramosh ranges. The towering summits of Trivor, Spantik, Malubiting, Phuparash, Diran, and Rakaposhi majestically overlook the equally impressive Barpu, Minapin, and Pisan glaciers, creating a scene of unparalleled natural beauty.
Hon Pass AND Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
Hon Pass And Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (10 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,165 | € 1,030 |
Hon Pass And Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (12 Days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,310 | € 1,160 |
Hon Pass And Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (14 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,455 | € 1,285 |
Start Dates | End Dates | Deposit | Availability | Register |
10-May | 19-May | US$ 300 | Available | |
01-June | 12-June | US$ 300 | Available | |
15-July | 28-July | US$ 300 | Available | |
01-August | 10-August | US$ 300 | Available | |
10-September | 21-September | US$ 300 | Available | |
15-October | 28-October | US$ 300 | Available | |
01-November | 10-November | US$ 300 | Available |
Welcome at Islamabad airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which includes famous Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, Pakistan monument, Damen Koh, Lok Versa, Museum, Rawalpindi old bazaar, Raja Bazaar.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 279 km via Mansehra- Naran-Jalkhad. After lunch continue drive to Chilas 113.3 km via Babusar Pass 4173m.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Minapin 5-6 hours. En-route stop at junction point of three great mountain ranges meet, the Karakorum, Himalaya and Hindukush, at Thalichi for photography from Nanga Parbat 8,126m and at Rakaposhi view point for photography and refreshment.
Altitude: 2,012m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Hapakun 4-5 hours, 5.8 km.
The trail begins behind the Minapin village, cross a bridge to the Minapin River’s true left bank. The stepped path gives wide views of the Minapin Glacier, and eventually of the entire Rakaposhi-Diran crest line. After five hrs ascent, we reached Hapakun huts
Altitude: 2,814m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Rakaposhi base camp 3-4 hours, 3 km.
Ascend a trail through forest with excellent views of Diran as you rise above the Minapin glacier. There is lush green Tagaphari meadow also summer huts with shepherds just overlooking the glacier’s supper ice fields; from Tagaphari walk up the ridge for great views of the Batura peaks, Shispar peak, and Ultar Peaks.
Altitude: 3,261m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excursion to Diran peak base camp (Altitude 3650 m) and trek back to Hapakun.
Altitude: 2,814 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek down to Minapin village 3 hours and drive to Karimabad 1 hour.
Altitude: 2,500m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek to Ultar Meadows 4-5 hours.
The trail begins just before Baltit Fort, Following the water channel into mouth of the canyon. Start of the trek is steep and slippery. After a few hours, we reach to Sheppard’s huts as its Rakaposhi base camp trek of Ultar Peaks. Ultar Meadow, which is at an altitude of about 3,270 meters, behind Karimabad. The Ultar Meadow is used as a summer pasture by the Baltit villagers.
Altitude: 3,270 m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excursion to Hon Pass and back to Ultar Meadows.
Hon Pass (4257-M)on a steep ridge above Ultar, has magnificent views of the Hunza valley and the west end of the Hisper, Spantik, Sosbun and Rakaposhi- Haramosh ranges. The summits of Trivor Peak 7577m, Spantik 7027m, Malubiting 7458m, Phuparash 6574m, Diran 7266m and Rakaposhi tower 7788m above the equally impressive Barpu, Minapin and Pisan glaciers.
Altitude: 3,270m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Trek down from Ultar Meadows to Karimabad 3-4 hours.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning visit Baltit Fort 700 Years old and Baltit village, afternoon visit Altit Fort 900 Years old, Altit village and visit the women carpenters of Hunza. Evening enjoy water channel walk from Karimabad to towards Hyderabad village.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Naran 355 km via Babusar Pass 4173 m. En-route stop at various viewpoints for photography and refreshment.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Islamabad 279 km, en-route visit Taxila museum and historical sites.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Islamabad airport for return flight.
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation
- All camping site and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage (15 kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent.
- International airfare and airport taxes.
- Visa fee for Pakistan and personal insurance of the clients.
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff
- Single Supplement
- Transfers to and from airports for participants making individual air arrangements
- Optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled tour
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone charges, liquor or soft drinks,
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely
- Any other service that is not mentioned in the list above.