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Sample Itinerary
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| Day 01 |
Barpu is one of the least visited areas by foreign visitors, as the trek
was closed due to the construction of the Karakoram Highway. Leave Rawalpindi
for Besham via the famous Karakoram Highway, a 6 to 8 hours drive. Overnight
stay in PTDC Motel in Besham.
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| Day 02 |
Leave for Gilgit (8 to 10 hours drive) via KKH along the Indus River,
enjoying the scenery of Kohistan valley. Reach Gilgit and overnight stay
in PTDC Motel Chinar Inn.
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| Day 03 |
Drive to Nagar Village, 75 miles from Gilgit, through the well-known Hunza
valley, along the Hunza river. The view of Rakaposhi on the way to Nagar
is just incredible. The base camp of Rakaposhi (25,550 ft) is just 6 to
8 hours walk from the road. The approach from the visible north face of
Rakapohsi is one of the most difficult routes for mountaineers. It is one
of the most beautiful peaks of the Karakorams. After a 3 hours drive, we
reach the village Nagar, the capital of the former state of Nagar. We have
special permission from the Mir of Nagar to camp at the beautiful gardens
just outside his palace.
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| Day 04 |
Sightseeing, arrangements for porters and purchases etc. in Nagar.
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| Day 05 |
On the first trekking day, an easy walk through the apricot gardens, meeting
the innocent villagers of Nagar Valley and enjoying the scenery of Rakaposhi
chain. We will reach our campsite at Shishken on the other side of Kapel
glacier after 4 to 5 hours.
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| Day 06 - 07 |
We will start a hard ascent towards the Rush Lake for the most beautiful
campsite of the trek. The lake is at an altitude of 15,000 ft. with crystal
clear water, lush green slopes full of wild flowers and surrounded by peaks
as high as 17,000 ft. (Mullobitting, Golden Peak and Miar Peak), below
the camp, Barpu glacier winds down towards Nagar valley like a highway.
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| Day 08 |
In the afternoon we will begin descent into Barpu valley and camp, alongside
the Barpu glacier at Chokotans with small streams, springs and lot of juniper
trees.
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| Day 09 |
Trekking along the Barpu glacier for 2 to 3 hours, we will reach our last
campsite Girdindil, known for its wild life besides its lovely surroundings.
There is a peak about 17,000ft and easy to climb. If the trekkers wish,
they may climb this peak making campsite as their base.
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| Day 10 - 12 |
On the 10th day we will start our journey to reach back to Nagar by camping
along the Barpu glacier. Jeeps would be waiting for us to take us back
to Gilgit.
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| Day 13 |
Early morning departure for Rawalpindi by minibus via KKH. Arrival in
Rawalpindi at night.
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