The Best Hiking Trails in Northern Areas (Pakistan)

Nunga Parbat - Fairy Meadows to Rakhiot base camp, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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12.43mi

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3274f

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96| 4.84

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This is a hike from Fairy Meadows to Rakhiot base camp via Beyal camp. One of the most popular treks in Pakistan. The trek offers absolutely stunning views of Fairy Meadows pine forests, the Rakhiot glacier, and Nanga Pa...

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Baltoro trek: Concordia, K2 Gilkey Memorial and Trango BC

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118.47mi

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10810f

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We were planning on crossing the Gondogoro-la. However, after some consecutive days of snow, the people that takes care of the fixed ropes decided to close the pass (second week of August 2017). Day 1: Askole - Koroph...

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Fairy Meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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3.88mi

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2126f

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It is an intermediate hike from Tato village to Fairy Meadows. It is a national park with pine forests, streams and amazing views of the Rakhiot face of the Nanga Parbat and the Rakhiot glacier. The hike starts next t...

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Passu glacier and Passu lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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3.45mi

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404f

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We did not plan this hike at all, just wanted to see the tongue of the Passu glacier closer while passing the Passu cones (Tupopdan) on the Kakakoram Highway, but as a result we end up taking a short hike. The route i...

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Gondogoro La Trek Day 9

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bill.durtler

Distance

10.89mi

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256f

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63

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A beautiful hike down a lush valley that is very different from the Boltoro. There were a few "interesting" creek crossings. Unfortunately for us, we had cloudy conditions so the views weren't as spectacular as they coul...

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K2 Track. (DAY 1,2 and 3)

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shanjee78

Distance

30.48mi

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5062f

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59

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we start our journey from village Ashkole (last civilization) Day 1 = Ashkole to Jula (3100m ) Day 2 = Jhola to Paiyu (3450m) Day 3 = Paiyu to Khuburse (3990) K2, at 8,611 meters (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the...

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Cich pass tarashing to shounter astore Pakistan

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Umar Warraich

Distance

24.29mi

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5509f

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58

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Cich pass tarashing to shounter. You have to add approximately 5 more KMs in this trek as i started to record this trail a bit late. Actually it was started from tarashing village but i started to record it after 90 minu...

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Gondogoro La Trek Day 3

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bill.durtler

Distance

8.83mi

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1942f

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On this section we move onto the famous Baltoro glacier. Consequently the hiking conditions are a lot more comfortable than the high heat of the first two days. Don't expect to be on clean ice as the whole glacier is cov...

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Gondogoro La Trek Day 1 - Askole to Jula

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bill.durtler

Distance

11.82mi

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1319f

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53

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The Gondogoro La trek in the Pakistan Karakoram is one of the great treks in the world. The scenery is outstanding. The whole trip can be done in 10-12 days and has a very good elevation profile resulting in good altitud...

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Gondogoro La Trek Day 8

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bill.durtler

Distance

6.83mi

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2054f

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Going over the pass. We leave Ali camp at midnight so that the snow is mostly firm. The upper sections are quite steep and the path weaves its way through some large crevasses, but fixed lines provide reassurance. The pa...

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Fairy Meadows to Base Camp New Trek

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

5.84mi

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2418f

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51| 4.0

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New trek after the floods of 2010. Time taken without backpacks is around 3-4 hours and with backpacks 5-6 hours.From Fairy meadows initially the trek moves through level terrain than a little bit of descent through fore...

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Rakaposhi BC - Minapin to Hapakun

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Anees Javaid

Distance

5.48mi

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3068f

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50

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Rakaposhi Base Camp trek is one of the most famous treks in Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan because it is easy and can be done in one day. The trek starts from the beautiful village Minapin which is in Nagar distric...

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Gondogoro La Trek Day 7 - Concordia to Ali Camp

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bill.durtler

Distance

6.64mi

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1335f

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Some very tricky glacier travel leaving Concordia is followed by relatively mellow snow and ice travel to Ali Camp. Ali is a vile place with no decent toilet facilities so there is shit everywhere. Fortunately you leave ...

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Raikot Bridge to Beyal View point for Nanga Parbat

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19.07mi

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11152f

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49

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A love affair with the 9th highest mountain in the world - AKA Killer Mountain. Trekking to Nanga Parbat BC is no big deal if you are doing it in perfect sunny weather and no backpack. Things become hard once you have ...

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Jhel to Fairy Meadows

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

3.87mi

Elevation +

2175f

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40| 3.84

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4 to 6 hours.First 2 to 3 hours are along a rough path with mild climb,which can be difficult especially on a clearer summer day with little drinking water available.But last 1 to 2 hours is through forest which provides...

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ASKOLE to KOROPHON

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

7.07mi

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551f

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38

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4 to 6 hours.There is a good drinking water about 40 minutes beyond Askole, where a slender waterfall sprays down a cliff. Askole to Biafo Glacier is an easy 2 to 3 hours across waste land, with rest stop beside a stream...

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GORO2 to CONCORDIA

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

7.09mi

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1079f

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38

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4 to 6 hours.The walking is slightly easy but crevasses can be encountered during late season.You get to see Muztagh Tower towards north and G4 is straight ahead,along with Mitre Peak towards south of Concordia.Concordia...

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KOROFON to JULA

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

610f

TrailRank

37

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3 to 4 hours.From mid-June to the end-August the Durmordo River,draining from the Panmah Glacier,is too swollen to wade,so you must trek about 1.5 km upriver to Jula bridge.The route is vertiginous 'path' across the clif...

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BARDUMAL to PAIYU

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

5.05mi

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741f

TrailRank

36

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2 to 4 hours.This is an undulating walk,difficult at times,with the first views of dramatic mountains ahead.There is a rest stop by some tamarisk trees beside the stream flowing down from Paiyu Peak.The trail climbs to a...

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PAIYU to KHABURSE

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

7.87mi

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1762f

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36

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5 to 8 hours.After 90 minutes ,the path divides at the snout of the Baltoro Glacier.The left branch goes to the base camp of Trango Towers and the Sarpo Pass.The right branch drops down past some tamarisk trees before cl...

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JULA to BARDUMAL

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

7.61mi

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472f

TrailRank

35

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3 to 4 hours.The trail here is comparatively easy,with occasional exposed scrambles across the rock.The first good water is a thin waterfall after about 2 hours.There are several campsites called Bardumal along a 2 km st...

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Langer - Khukush / Baha/ Langer Lake

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Karakorum Diary

Distance

6.52mi

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978f

TrailRank

35

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Most mysterious, most beautiful and mostly unknown lake of Pakistan. Unlike many other lakes, which are just one kilometer long ponds, this lake is really long with a 5 kilometer and a 2 kilometer long reservoir. T...

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KHABURSE to GORO 2

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BASH Adventures PAKISTAN

Distance

11.08mi

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2408f

TrailRank

35

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7 to 9 hours.The first part is till Urdukas campsite which is about 2 to 3 hours,this is a lovely walk mostly along a crest of lateral moraine,but with one river and a side glacier to cross.Urdukas campsite is towards th...

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Mansur Rock

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luiz pizzani

Distance

3.59mi

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2618f

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35

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This trail is neither exposed, slippery (if not wet) or difficult to follow. The path branches out a few times, but more often than not they meet up again. If in doubt, follow the litter... To get to the trailhead at Up...

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