Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Hunza Valley 8 Days Adventure

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Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Hunza Valley 8 Days Adventure

By North Nomads

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This 8-day trek combines the Rakaposhi Base Camp experience with a full Hunza Valley cultural programme including 700-year-old Baltit Fort, 1,100-year-old Altit Fort, turquoise Attabad Lake, and sunset from Eagle’s Nest over 11 snow-capped Karakoram peaks. Small groups of 12 or fewer ensure a personal, unhurried mountain experience. Your first evening includes a visit to Faisal Mosque followed by a welcome dinner with the team. The trek climbs through walnut orchards and juniper forest to stunning views of the Minapin Glacier and the Rakaposhi-Diran ridge at 3,500m. All meals, accommodation, transport, and camping equipment included from airport pickup to drop-off.

Activity location

Islamabad International Airport
- New Islamabad Airport Road
- Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Islamabad International Airport
- New Islamabad Airport Road
- Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Hunza Valley 8 Days Adventure

8d
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$2,562.84 x 1 AdultNZ$2,562.84

Total

Until Thu, 4 Jun

Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and Hunza Valley 8 Days Adventure

8d
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$2,562.84 x 1 AdultNZ$2,562.84

Total

Until Thu, 4 Jun

What's included, what's not

Evening visit to Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
Porter support for luggage on the Rakaposhi Base Camp trek
First aid kit and basic safety equipment
All camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, mess tent, kitchen tent)
Rakaposhi Base Camp guided trek with viewpoint ridge access
Pre-trek briefing and route orientation
Visit to Attabad Lake and Eagle’s Nest viewpoint (Duiker)
Experienced English-speaking North Nomads guide
Islamabad airport pickup and all ground transport (private vehicle)
Drinking water and snacks during treks
All entry fees for forts, national parks, and attractions
Guided tour of Baltit Fort and Altit Fort, Karimabad
International or domestic flights
Travel insurance. Must cover high-altitude trekking up to 4,000m. Mandatory.
Pakistan visa fees - Letter of Invitation provided
Personal trekking gear (hiking boots, backpack, rain jacket, warm layers)
Tips and service charge for guides, porters, and drivers
Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional snacks, phone charging)
Boat ride at Attabad Lake (optional, pay locally)

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Islamabad, Faisal Mosque & Welcome Dinner

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Private Guesthouse

Islamabad International Airport

Your North Nomads representative meets you at arrivals with a welcome sign. Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel in central Islamabad. Check in and rest after your journey before the evening programme begins.

Faisal Mosque

Visit one of the largest mosques in the world, a striking example of modern Islamic architecture set against the Margalla Hills. Explore the main prayer hall and expansive marble courtyard. Best visited in the golden hour before sunset for photography. Modest dress is required (coverings provided if needed).

Islamabad

Join the North Nomads team and fellow trekkers for a traditional Pakistani welcome dinner. This is your pre-trek briefing: meet your guide and support crew, review the day-by-day itinerary, go over safety procedures and altitude precautions, and ask any questions before the journey begins.

Day 2: Islamabad to Chilas via Karakoram Highway

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hotel

Karakoram Highway

Depart Islamabad at approximately 5:00 AM and travel north along one of the highest paved international roads in the world. The route follows the Indus River through dramatic gorges, passing Abbottabad, Besham, and the confluence point where three mighty mountain ranges meet: the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush. Stops for lunch and photography along the way. Arrive in Chilas by evening. No activities scheduled after arrival to allow rest.

Day 3: Chilas to Karimabad via Rakaposhi Viewpoint & Eagle’s Nest Sunset

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hotel

Rakaposhi View Point

Stop at the famous Rakaposhi Viewpoint on the Karakoram Highway between Gilgit and Karimabad. This is your first close-up view of Rakaposhi (7,788m), the mountain you will soon trek beneath. The peak towers directly above the highway and the viewpoint offers one of the most accessible views of a 7,000m+ mountain anywhere in the world. Tea and snacks available at the viewpoint.

Eagle's Nest Road

Drive 20 minutes up winding roads from Karimabad to Eagle’s Nest viewpoint at 2,935m for a spectacular sunset. The viewpoint offers a 360-degree panorama of over 11 snow-capped peaks including Rakaposhi, Lady Finger Peak, Ultar Sar (7,388m), Golden Peak, and Diran (7,266m), with the entire Hunza Valley spread below. One of the most photographed viewpoints in all of Pakistan.

Day 4: Hunza Valley Sightseeing & Transfer to Minapin

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hotel

Baltit Fort

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Explore the 700-year-old Baltit Fort, the former royal residence of the Mirs of Hunza. The fort features Tibetan-influenced architecture resembling Lhasa’s Potala Palace and sits on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Guided tour of the interior chambers, rooftop terrace with panoramic views, and the old town streets below.

Altit Fort

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the oldest monument in Gilgit-Baltistan, dating back approximately 1,100 years. Altit Fort is perched on dramatic cliffs above the Hunza River and won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award. Walk through the adjacent Kha Basi Royal Gardens with their ancient apricot orchards and valley views.

Attabad lake

Visit the stunning turquoise Attabad Lake, formed by a massive landslide in 2010. The lake stretches through deep mountain gorges and is accessed through tunnels blasted into the mountainside. Optional boat ride across the lake (available at additional cost). The dramatic first glimpse of the turquoise water through the KKH tunnels is unforgettable.

Minapin

Transfer to Minapin Village in the Nagar Valley, the starting point for the Rakaposhi Base Camp trek. Check in to your guesthouse, meet the trekking porters and support team, and receive a full trekking briefing. Evening at leisure to prepare gear. The village sits at 2,012m with views of Rakaposhi and Diran Peak directly above.

Day 5: Minapin Village Trailhead, Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping at Hapakun Meadow

Minapin

The trek begins from the village, following an irrigation channel beneath ancient walnut trees. Cross the footbridge over the Minapin River and begin ascending through switchbacks. The trail climbs steadily through open juniper forest with views opening up of the Minapin Glacier and the Rakaposhi-Diran ridge line above.

Hapakun Rakaposhi Camping Site Minapin Nagar

Arrive at Hapakun meadow, a beautiful tiered campsite beneath mature fir trees with your first dramatic close-up views of the Rakaposhi-Diran massif. Camp is set up by the support crew with tents, a mess area, and hot tea on arrival. The meadow is used by local shepherds in summer and offers a peaceful alpine setting. Evening campfire and dinner with mountain views.

Day 6: Trek Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp (3,500m) & Ridge Exploration

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Camping at Rakaposhi Base Camp

Upper Hapakun Camping Site

The trail from Hapakun ascends steeply through alpine forest with excellent views of Diran Peak (7,266m) as you rise above the Minapin Glacier. Emerge from the treeline onto the open Tagaphari meadow, a lush green pasture used by shepherds in summer, with sweeping views of the glacier and surrounding peaks.

Rakaposhi Base Camp Contact.

5h
Admission ticket included

Arrive at Rakaposhi Base Camp, a narrow green field between the lateral moraine and the mountain at 3,500m. The Minapin Glacier stretches out below in a striking psychedelic pattern of ice and rock, with the full Rakaposhi-Diran ridge towering above. Climb the nearby viewpoint ridge for panoramic views of Rakaposhi (7,788m), Diran (7,266m), the glacier, and the Hunza Valley far below. Packed lunch at camp. Afternoon free for exploration and photography. Overnight camping with world-class stargazing.

Day 7: Trek Down to Minapin & Drive to Chilas

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Hotel

Rakaposhi Base Camp Contact.

4h
Admission ticket included

Wake early for sunrise over the Minapin Glacier and Rakaposhi. After breakfast, begin the descent back to Minapin Village (3 to 4 hours). The downhill trail offers different perspectives of the glacier and valley. From Minapin, drive south via Gilgit and the Karakoram Highway to Chilas for the overnight stop.

Day 8: Chilas to Islamabad (Return Journey)

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Private Guesthouse

Karakoram Highway

After breakfast, begin the return journey south along the Karakoram Highway to Islamabad. The return drive follows the Indus River gorges in reverse, with different lighting and perspectives compared to Day 2. Stop for lunch en route. Arrive in Islamabad by evening. Tour concludes at your hotel or Islamabad International Airport. Optional: extend your stay with a complimentary half-day city tour the following morning (Daman-e-Koh viewpoint, Pakistan Monument). Please mention at time of booking.

Location

Activity location

Islamabad International Airport
- New Islamabad Airport Road
- Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Islamabad International Airport
- New Islamabad Airport Road
- Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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