Hunza Explorers is a reputable tour operator that offers the Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek at the best price and with a unique itinerary. Their experienced guides ensure a safe and enjoyable trekking experience for all participants. The trek provides a chance to witness the beauty of the Rakaposhi mountain, explore the surrounding landscape, and immerse oneself in the local culture. With its relatively easy trail, the Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek is an ideal option for families or those new to trekking looking for a relaxed outdoor adventure.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Islamabad
Arrival at the airport in Islamabad, Our guide and drive will meet you upon your arrival at the airport, after meeting and greetings drive to the hotel in Islamabad
Day 02: Islamabad – Chilas
Drive to Chilas via Karakorum Highway OR via Babusar pass if the pass is open, short stop in route for lunch and photography. Arrive in Chilas and transfer to the hotel.
Day 03: Chilas – Minapin
Drive to Minapin, Nagar. en route we will visit stop at viewpoint of Nanga Parbat, junction point of three great mountain ranges, remaining of old Silk Road at Chalt and Rakaposhi viewpoint for lunch. Arrive in Minapin and transfer to the hotel.
Day 04 : Trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp
Day 05: Trek to Diran base camp and back to rakaposhi base camp
Day 05: Rakaposhi base camp – Mainapin – Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin
Drive to Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin, stop en-route at Attabad Lake. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 06: Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin/Passu Glacier/Passu Suspension Bridge
Day to explore around upper Hunza, today we will visit Passu glacier, Borith Lake, Gulmit Old House and Passu suspension bridge.
Day 07: Khunjerab / Khunjerav Pass – 4693m (Pakistan – China border)
Full day excursion to Khunjerab Pass, in the afternoon drive back and visit Passu, glacier, borith lake, passu suspension bridge, hussaini suspension bridge, ghulkin/gulmit village and gulmit old house.
Day 08: Passu/Gulmit/Ghulkin – Karimabad
Drive to Karimabad, en-route visit Hoper Valley/glacier, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 09: Karimabad
Day to explore around, visit Baltit Fort or Altit Fort, Channel walk and Karaimabad Local market.
Day 10: Karimabad – Besham
Drive back to Besham via Karakoram Highway, short stops en-route for lunch and photography, arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11: Besham – Islamabad – Fly to destination
Drive to Islamabad, en route we will visit Taxila museum. Arrive in Islamabad and explore the city , visit Shah Faisal mosque, Pakistan monument and the local bazaars, later in the evening/night drive to the airport, our service ends here and you will fly back to your destination.