Astore Valley and Fairy Meadows
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See Gilgit key spots with our knowledgeable local guides
- Gilgit
- Adventure
- Glaciers
- Exploration
- Mountaineering
- Family Bonding
Enjoy a nice and relaxing journey from Islamabad to Gilgit Baltistan and onward to Astore Valley and Fairy meadows. Astore valley is located at an altitude of 2600 meters and has 250 sqft of ice glaciers, the valley also has access to Harcho and Siachen glacier. Our tour offers hotel accommodations, air conditioned and spacious vehicles, personal guides and complimentary breakfast.
Itinerary
Day 1
Departure from Islamabad (early morning)
Journey through Mansehra, Shinkiari, Battagram on Karakoram Highway (KKH).
Crossing through Indus River and passing through Besham, Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha dam sites
Night Stay in Chilas
Day 2
Drive to Astore valley from Chilas (4hrs)
Drive along Astore river through villages
Stop at Astore Bazaar
Jeep drive to Rama on non-metalled road. Ascend towards hotel/guest house in Rama,
Drive towards Rama lake (walk in some scenarios) for photography (views of Nanga Parbat)
Night stay in Rama/Astore (depending on hotel availability)
Day 3
Morning walk in the forest/vegetation area near Polo ground.
Drive back to Chilas and relax before lunch.
Jeep Ride to Tato Village (45mins)
Trek to Fairy Meadows (2hrs hiking)
Night Stay at Fairy Meadow (camping/huts)
Day 4
Trek to Nanga Parbat base camp
Enjoy the walk to wilderness (13000 ft)
Short stopover at Biyal
Crossing of Glacier
Another view of Nanga Parbat
Continue trek to base camp
Night stay in Fairy Meadows (camping/huts)
Day 5
Rest and free time for photography, writing etc
Enjoy sunrise and sunsets, mirror view of mountains in lakes
Night stay in Fairy Meadows (camping/huts)
Day 6
Departure for Islamabad (early morning)
View of Bagrot, Rakaposhi and Haramosh peaks (above 7000m)
Arrival in Islamabad