| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Trekking Tours |
Tour to Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trekking Tour.
Nestled in the Diamer District of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Base Camp trek is a journey of striking contrasts, leading from lush alpine grasslands to the stark, awe-inspiring face of one of the world's highest mountains.
Known locally as "Joot," Fairy Meadows serves as the essential launchpad for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure, offering a breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat, the 8,126-meter peak famously nicknamed the "Killer Mountain" due to its climbing difficulty.
The Journey: Thrills and Tranquility
The adventure begins with a drive along the legendary Karakoram Highway to the Raikot Bridge, followed by a thrilling and challenging 4x4 jeep ride on a narrow, unpaved mountain road to Tato village. From Tato, a relatively moderate 2-3 hour hike through serene pine forests brings you to the enchanting Fairy Meadows plateau, perched at an altitude of approximately 3,300 meters (10,800 ft). This section is accessible to most fitness levels, and horses are available for those who prefer a less strenuous ascent.
Once in the meadows, trekkers are rewarded with a panoramic vista of Nanga Parbat's North Face. The area, officially a National Park, offers a peaceful environment with options for camping or staying in traditional wooden huts. Nights here are ideal for stargazing, with clear skies illuminating the Milky Way away from city lights.
The Trek to Base Camp
The main highlight for many is the day hike to the Nanga Parbat Base Camp. This 5-8 hour round trip takes you through the quieter Beyal Camp, past the edge of the Raikot Glacier, and into a more arid, rocky landscape. The trail from Beyal Camp to the base camp gets a bit tougher, but the views are consistently rewarding, bringing you face-to-face with the immense scale of the mountain's north face.
The trek to Base Camp itself (around 3,900 meters) is considered one of Pakistan's more accessible high-altitude treks, suitable for beginner to moderate adventurers. The best time to visit is during the summer months, from mid-May to September, when the weather is mild and the views are generally clear.
Day 1: Start Traveling from Islamabad to Chillas at Night.
Visit Mansehra, Balakot, Naran Kaghan, Lulusar Lake, and Babusar Top while traveling to Chillas.
If the road to Babusar is closed, then we will travel through KKH by visiting Besham, Batgram, and Dassu.
Night stay at Chillas in a hotel.
Day 2: Travel to Raikot Bridge.
Jeep safari to Tatu village.
Trekking to Fairy Meadows (2-3 hours trekking required to reach Fairy Meadows, a horse or pony is also available.)
Night stay in Camps or Huts in Fairy Meadows.
Day 3: Trekking to Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
Full trekking is required to reach the base camp and back to Fairy Meadows.
Night stay in camp/Huts in Fairy Meadows.
Day 4: Travel back to Tatu Village.
Jeep to Raikot Bridge.
Travel to Gilgit Hunza.
Night stay in Hunza.
Day 5: Travel to Attabad Lake, Gulmit, Passu, Sost, and Khunjerab Pass.
Travel back to Hunza.
Night stay in Hunza.
Day 6: Visit the Eagle Nest Viewpoint.
Visit Altit fort, Baltit fort.
Travel back to Chillas.
Night stay in Chillas.
Day 5: Travel to Islamabad.
Reach Islamabad by night.
Services Included:
Transport from Islamabad to Islamabad on a Toyota Xli/Gli
6-night stay
Jeep charges
