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Rakaposhi

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See Gilgit key spots with our knowledgeable local guides

  • Magnificent peak
  • Glaciers
  • Karakuram Highway

It lies in the Karakoram high way at the left bank  of Nagar River , lies half  way of Nagar from Gilgit town. This magnificent peak dominates the horizon and in constantly visible from the KKH (Karakuram Highway) So it is easy accessible peak It look so beautiful that the first ever glacier at it inspires Charms and luvesin looke to be in its abode. The peak begins with ice and later on with rock steep and over hung walls. Various glaciers valleys Biro, Bagroot, Barph and Pissan Surrounded the Peak. It has 3 faces to climb.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Islamabad international airport. Welcome by Blue Sky staff company guide will transfer to Hotel. First we will have lunch and proceed for welcome meeting at Alpine club of Pakistan for briefing. Overnight will be in hotel.

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Day 2

Fly to Gilgit or drive on Karakoram Highway to Chilas. (12:13 hrs) (480km). KKH passes through Besham Shatial, Komila and Dassu. There are many ancient rock inscriptions along the way left by Chinese pilgrims and ancient travellers. Overnight at hotel

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Day 3

The journey 6—7 hours from Chilas to Minapin 220km is on Karakorum Highway along the Indus, which divides the Karakorum and Himalayas. We will stop at a view point near Talichi to have a view of Nanga Parbat; It was climbed on 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl for the first time. Overnight at hotel

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Day 4

Trek to Tagafari trail through forest takes 5:6 hours with excellent views of Diran. The meadows and shepherd’s hut at Tagafari are in an ablation valley overlooking the glacier’s upper ice fields, Overnight at tent.

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Day 5

Trek to Kacheli takes 3:4 hours to reach Kacheli by crossing Diran glaciers. We will cross the glacier from the top end of the meadow at Tagafari, Overnight at tent.

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Day 6

30 days for climbing activities.

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Day 36

(7:8 hrs trek and 45 min drive). Trek down to Minapin and drive to Karimabad. Overnight at hotel.

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Day 37

sightseeing in Karimabad.

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Day 38

Drive to Besham (460km) on KKH it will take 13 to 14 hours. Overnight at hotel.

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Day 39

Drive to Islamabad (270km), it will take 06 to 07 hours. Afternoon De:briefing at Alpine club of Pakistan Overnight at hotel.

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Day 40

Transfer to airport for your return flight home.

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