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Fairy Meadows, Hunza & Shimshal

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Islamabad, Pakistan → Islamabad, Pakistan

Country: Pakistan
Start: Islamabad, Pakistan
End: Islamabad, Pakistan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Discovery, Active, Trekking
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches
Transport: Private vehicle, jeep, flight, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp beneath the world’s ninth-highest mountain.
Cross alpine terrain at Babusar Pass (4,173 m).
Hike through Fairy Meadows beneath Nanga Parbat’s north face.
Explore Hunza Valley and the Karakoram Highway.
Walk across the Hussaini Suspension Bridge.
Visit Attabad Lake formed by the 2010 Hunza landslide.
Discover Wakhi culture in Shimshal Valley.
Hike to the Yazghil Glacier viewpoint.
Photograph the Passu Cones and Passu Glacier.
Explore Taxila’s UNESCO-listed Buddhist archaeological sites.
Travel through the junction of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges.
Stay in mountain lodges, glacier valleys, and remote alpine villages.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport arrival and departure transfers
All overland transport throughout the journey
Domestic flight between Gilgit and Islamabad (subject to weather conditions)
Accommodation throughout the tour
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Licensed professional local guides and trekking guides
All sightseeing and excursions listed in the itinerary
Entry tickets, trekking permits, and national park fees
4×4 jeep transfers required for mountain access routes
Implementation of sustainable tourism protocols throughout the trip

Exclusions

International airfare
Pakistan visa fees (supporting documents provided)
Travel insurance, including high-altitude trekking cover
Personal trekking equipment and clothing
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and support staff
Snacks, beverages, and miscellaneous personal expenses
Costs arising from flight delays, weather disruptions, or road closures
Any services not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Experienced trekkers comfortable with multi-day hiking.
Seeking remote mountain landscapes and high-altitude trekking.
Adventurers interested in the Karakoram and Himalaya regions.
Photographers seeking glaciers, alpine lakes, and mountain panoramas.
Interested in Wakhi culture and northern Pakistan’s communities.
Comfortable with basic mountain lodge and guesthouse accommodation.
Looking for physically active itineraries with long scenic drives.
Travellers with limited mobility or low fitness levels.
Uncomfortable at altitudes above 3,000 metres.
Seeking luxury-focused or resort-style travel.
Uncomfortable with remote roads and rugged terrain.
Sensitive to cold temperatures or rapidly changing mountain weather.
Prefer short travel days and light activity levels.
Require predictable transport schedules due to weather-related disruptions.

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Fairy Meadows, Hunza & Shimshal

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Islamabad

Day 2: Islamabad – Batakundi

Day 3: Batakundi – Fairy Meadows

Day 4: Fairy Meadows – Nanga Parbat Base Camp

Day 5: Fairy Meadows – Hunza

Day 6: Hopar Glacier – Hunza

Day 7: Gulmit – Hussaini – Attabad Lake

Day 8: Hunza – Shimshal

Day 9: Shimshal – Yazghil Glacier

Day 10: Shimshal – Passu – Borith Lake

Day 11: Hunza – Gilgit – Islamabad

Day 12: Islamabad – Taxila

Day 13: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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