Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Pakistan. Located in the Karakoram range, Rakaposhi is one of the highest peaks in the world, rising to a height of 7,788 meters (25,551 feet). The trek takes you through stunning valleys, lush green meadows, and beautiful glaciers, culminating at the base camp of Rakaposhi.
The trek starts from the small town of Minapin, located in the Nagar valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. From there, we hike up to the Hapakun base camp, where we spend our first night. The trail takes us through beautiful walnut and apricot orchards and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
The next day, we trek towards the Tagaphari village, where we spend the night. The trail takes us through the lush green meadows of the Nagyr valley, with beautiful views of the Rakaposhi and Diran peaks.
From Tagaphari, we continue our trek towards the Rakaposhi base camp. The trail takes us through the rocky terrain of the Minapin glacier and offers stunning views of the Rakaposhi peak. The base camp is located at an altitude of 4,150 meters (13,615 feet) and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.
We spend a day at the base camp, exploring the area and taking in the stunning views. We then trek back down the valley towards Minapin, where we end our trek.
Our experienced guides and porters will ensure your safety and comfort throughout the journey. We provide full board services, including camping equipment, food, and transportation. The best time to undertake this trek is from June to September, when the weather is most favorable.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Pakistan’s Karakoram range and experience one of the world’s most epic trekking adventures. Book your Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek today and discover the stunning beauty of this remote corner of the world.z
Dates & Cost – Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
| Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (12 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,285 | € 1,140 |
| Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (14 Days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,460 | € 1,285 |
| Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek (15 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$ 1,515 | € 1,340 |
| Start Dates | End Dates | Deposit | Availability | Register |
| 10-May | 21-May | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 01-June | 14-June | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 15-July | 29-July | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 01-August | 12-August | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 10-September | 23-September | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 15-October | 29-October | US$ 300 | Available | |
| 01-November | 12-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 6-7 hours 279 km via Mansehra- Naran-Jalkhad. After lunch continue drive to Chilas 3-4 hours 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, 5.8km. 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, 3km.
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 3650m) and trek back to Hapakun.
Altitude: 2,814m
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
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.
Altitude: 2,500m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Passu 1hour, visit Attabad Lake, Borith Lake, Gulmit village, Passu white Glacier, Passu village, Hussani village and Hussani suspension bridge.
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
- 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.