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The Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek is a guided trip lasting 12 days in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, topping out at 4,200 m. It is graded Moderate — 4–5 days on foot. 2 fixed departures are open from $1,500 per person, all-inclusive from Islamabad.
Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek — 2027 All-Inclusive 12 Days
The Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek puts two of Pakistan's great mountain walls into one 12-day trip, Islamabad to Islamabad. First we climb to the wooden huts of Fairy Meadows and walk past Beyal to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (around 4,200 m), face to face with the 8,126 m Raikot face. Then we cross to Minapin in Nagar and trek through Hapakun to the Tagaphari meadow (around 3,300 m), the base camp beneath Rakaposhi's 7,788 m wall, with Hunza's forts, Passu and Attabad Lake filling the days in between. Both walks are moderate, with no glacier crossings and no technical ground, which makes this the ideal first or second Karakoram trek. Guided start to finish by a local Balti and Burushaski-speaking team, with a sat phone in camp and a rescue plan that actually exists. Local hands, real safety, fair price.
Short on time? Our 7-day Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek and 9-day Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek cover each base camp on its own.
- Duration
- 12 Days - 11 Nights
- Max altitude
- 4,200 m
- Grade
- Moderate
- Days on foot
- 4–5
- Best season
- Summer ( May - October )
- Group size
- Max 12min age 12
Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek Price
Join one of our Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek fixed departures from $1,500 per person, all-inclusive — Fairy Meadows huts, Hunza hotels, camping and meals on the treks, local guides and porters, permits and all ground transport. Two base camps, one trip, no hidden extras.
Fixed Departures
Fixed departures are scheduled dates you join as part of a group, rather than arranging your own trip. 2 dates are currently open, each capped at 12 people. Every date is the same price, $1,500 per person. A $150 deposit reserves a place. The availability column shows how many places are left on each date.
Private & customised groups
These are private departures, priced by the size of your party rather than by a set date. Pick the band that matches your group and the price per person is fixed at that rate, across 4 options. The more of you who travel, the less each person pays — from $3,000 for Solo (1 Person) down to $1,300/pp for 9-20 Persons. What each band covers is set out in the table.
| Group size | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo (1 Person) | $3,000 | Fully private 12-day trip with a dedicated personal guide for both base camps and the Hunza days. |
| (2-4 Persons) | $1,500/pp | Semi-private departure for partners or close friends, fully guided start to finish. |
| (5-8 Persons) | $1,400/pp | Small group with full private guiding from Fairy Meadows to Rakaposhi Base Camp. |
| (9-20 Persons) | $1,300/pp | Best value. Full support team, guides, porters, huts, hotels and permits for the 12-day trip. |
Can you do this trek?
Yes — if you can walk uphill for a few hours, this is well within reach.
Graded Moderate.
What to expect
The highest point is 4,200 m, so altitude counts here. The itinerary is built around acclimatising and your guide sets a pace that gets you there comfortably.
One thing we do insist on: travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation.
Travel Experience
Itinerary — Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
<p>Twelve days from Islamabad to two base camps: up the Raikot track to Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat Base Camp, then across to Minapin for the two-day climb to Rakaposhi Base Camp, with Hunza, Passu and Attabad Lake in between.</p>
Day 1Arrival in Islamabad
540 m
We meet you at the airport and settle you into the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, a relaxed city round — Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh — and the trip briefing over dinner.
Day 2Islamabad to Chilas
1,265 m
A long, spectacular driving day north on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus gorge — or over the Babusar Pass (4,173 m) when the road is open. Overnight in a Chilas hotel.
Day 3Raikot Bridge to Fairy Meadows
3,300 m
Jeeps take us up the famous cliff track from Raikot Bridge to Tatto, then we walk two to three hours through pine forest to Fairy Meadows (3,300 m). Night in the wooden huts, Nanga Parbat filling the sky ahead.
Day 4Nanga Parbat Base Camp and back
4,200 m
The big day on the Nanga Parbat side: through Beyal and up moraine to Nanga Parbat Base Camp at around 4,200 m, directly under the Raikot face of the 8,126 m mountain. We return to the Fairy Meadows huts for the night.
Day 5Fairy Meadows to Minapin
2,000 m
An easy morning descent to Tatto, jeeps down to Raikot Bridge, then the drive up the Hunza-Nagar valley to Minapin village (around 2,000 m), the Rakaposhi trailhead. We meet the trek crew and sleep low.
Day 6Trek: Minapin to Hapakun
2,800 m
The second trek begins: 5.8 km and about 800 m of ascent through pine and juniper forest to the grassy shelf of Hapakun (2,800 m) — the steepest stretch of the trip, around three hours. Camp above the orchards of Nagar.
Day 7Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp (Tagaphari)
3,300 m
A shorter, kinder climb to Tagaphari (around 3,300 m), the broad meadow everyone calls Rakaposhi Base Camp. Rakaposhi (7,788 m) rears up ahead, Diran Peak (7,266 m) to the right, the Minapin Glacier grinding below. Night in camp.
Day 8Descend to Minapin, drive to Hunza
2,500 m
Sunrise over the Rakaposhi wall, then we walk back down to Minapin in a single push and drive across to Karimabad in Hunza for a hot shower and a proper bed.
Day 9Hunza: forts and water channels
2,500 m
A rest-and-culture day in Hunza: the centuries-old Altit and Baltit forts, the lanes of Karimabad, and an easy walk along the old irrigation water channels with the whole valley at your feet.
Day 10Passu, Batura Glacier and Attabad Lake
2,600 m
North to Gojal: the jagged Passu Cones, a short walk to the snout of the Batura Glacier, the swaying Hussaini suspension bridge, and a boat ride on the turquoise of Attabad Lake. Back to Hunza for the night.
Day 11Hunza to Chilas
1,265 m
We start the journey south, stopping near Gilgit at the seventh-century Kargah Buddha carved into its cliff, then follow the Indus down to Chilas for the night.
Day 12Chilas to Islamabad — trip ends
540 m
The final drive back down the Karakoram Highway to Islamabad. We see you off at the airport according to your flight time — two base camps in your legs and the mountains still in your eyes.
What’s included in the price
Every fixed departure is all-inclusive from Islamabad. This is exactly what your $1,500 per person covers, and the handful of things it does not — so there is nothing to settle at the trailhead.
Included in the price
- All ground transport Islamabad to Islamabad
- Including the Raikot Bridge jeep stages
- Attabad Lake boat
- Wooden huts at Fairy Meadows
- Hotels in Chilas and Hunza (twin-share) and full camping setup on the Rakaposhi trek
- All meals on the treks plus hotel breakfasts
- English/Balti-speaking guide
- Porters
- All park and permit fees
- A satellite phone in camp
Not included
- International flights
- Pakistan visa fee
- Lunches and dinners in town
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Services Included
Why travel with us
- Local handsBalti guides from Skardu on every trip: our own team and our own logistics, never resold to a third party.
- Real safetyA satellite phone on every expedition and a rescue plan worked out before you leave Skardu.
- Fair priceLocal infrastructure and no middlemen, so the price is fair without cutting guides, food or safety.
Resources
Free guides from our local team, so you arrive ready.
- Trekking gear list what to pack
- Trekking medicine & altitude staying well up high
- Maps, books, visa & permits planning your trip
Why Karakoram Venture
Because the people who take you up this mountain are from it. Our guides grew up in these valleys, and they are our own team — not a booking desk handing you to whoever is cheapest that week. Every one of them holds a guide licence from DTS Gilgit-Baltistan and the Federal DTS, renewed each year, and worked at least five years in the region before applying for it. Most also hold Wilderness First Aid.
Because the safety is real, and we will name it rather than imply it. A satellite phone travels in every camp, we hold established helicopter-rescue contacts for this region, and we tell you exactly which travel insurance to carry. Budget operators cut precisely these things, because you cannot see them on a web page.
Because the price is honest. Local infrastructure is why $1,500 per person covers the trip from Islamabad rather than a stripped-down base rate. Exactly what it includes — and the handful of things it does not — is set out above.
How to book this trip
More About the Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek
Booking & Payment
A deposit of 10% of the trip price (minimum $50) confirms your spot. The balance is due two weeks before arrival, or you can pay on arrival in Islamabad.
Book via our website, an authorized agent, or directly on WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 30+ days before departure: deposit held as credit, balance refunded.
Cancel 15-29 days before: 50% of the trip cost is refundable.
Cancel under 15 days before: non-refundable. If weather closes the route, we help you rebook.
Permits & Documentation
Both Fairy Meadows and Rakaposhi sit in open trekking zones, so the trip generally needs no special NOC.
You need a valid Pakistan tourist visa and your passport (bring copies).
Health & Fitness
A moderate trip: roughly 2,800 m of total ascent spread across two separate treks, with rest and travel days in between. No glacier travel and no technical skills required.
Suitable for fit beginners and families (minimum age 12). Travel insurance with helicopter-evacuation cover is required.
Important Notes
Carry at least 2 recent passport-size photos for verification and documentation.
A valid passport (foreign nationals) or CNIC (Pakistani nationals) is mandatory for booking and travel.
Keep your original passport or CNIC with you throughout the tour for security checks and hotel check-ins.
Foreign nationals need a valid passport and the correct visa; any NOC and trekking/restricted-area permits are arranged by Karakoram Venture.
Special Information
Professional and experienced Tour Manager available from start to end of the trip.
Delicious and fresh daily meals included from Day 1 until departure.
No complimentary meals provided on flights or during transit stops.
Follow updated state travel policies carefully for a hassle-free journey.
Transportation Details
Comfortable and spacious A/C Coaches for long trips and intercity travel.
Sturdy 4x4 jeeps for mountain roads and sightseeing (up to 7 pax per vehicle).
Reliable 4x4 vehicles (Land Cruiser / Prado) for off-road and high-altitude excursions.
Arrival & Departure Guidelines
Day 1: Report at the designated airport on time as per schedule.
Final Day: Depart after successfully completing the full itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Nanga Parbat & Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek cost?
Our 2027 group departures are $1,500 per person, all-inclusive — permits, the Fairy Meadows huts, hotels, camping and meals on the treks, local guides and porters, and all ground transport from Islamabad. Private rates run from $3,000 for a solo traveller down to $1,300 per person for groups of 9-20; see the pricing table above.
How long is the trip, and what does the schedule look like?
Twelve days, eleven nights, Islamabad to Islamabad. That covers the drive north to Chilas, two nights at Fairy Meadows with the walk to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, the two-day trek from Minapin to Rakaposhi Base Camp, a Hunza culture day, a Passu and Attabad Lake day, and the return journey.
How hard is it? Do I need trekking experience?
It is a moderate trip — about 2,800 m of total ascent split across two separate treks, each with its own steep forest section, and rest days in between. There are no glacier crossings and nothing technical, so fit first-timers manage it well. It is the natural step before the bigger Karakoram expeditions.
What is the maximum altitude?
Nanga Parbat Base Camp at around 4,200 m is the high point, reached on day 4 and left the same afternoon. On the second trek you camp at Tagaphari, Rakaposhi Base Camp, at around 3,300 m — under walls that rise to 8,126 m and 7,788 m respectively.
When is the best time to do this trek?
The season runs May to October, and June to September is prime — green meadows at Fairy Meadows and Tagaphari, clear mornings on both faces, and warm days in Hunza. Our 2027 fixed departures run in May and October, the quieter shoulder months.
Do I need a permit or NOC?
No special NOC is normally needed — both Fairy Meadows and the Rakaposhi side are open trekking zones. You do need a valid Pakistan tourist visa, and we arrange the local park and trek permits for you.
Is it suitable for families and first-time trekkers?
Yes — the walking days are short, the nights at Fairy Meadows are in wooden huts rather than tents, and the two treks are separated by easy valley days. Minimum age is 12, and travel insurance with helicopter-evacuation cover is required for everyone.
Where does the trip start and end?
In Islamabad, both ways. We collect you at the airport on day 1, drive the Karakoram Highway north — or over the Babusar Pass when it is open — and deliver you back to the airport on day 12 in line with your flight time.
How do you handle safety?
Every departure carries a satellite phone, runs with a local Balti and Burushaski-speaking team who know both valleys, and has established helicopter-rescue contacts for the region. We check your insurance covers helicopter evacuation before you travel. Local hands, real safety, fair price.
