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Rush Lake Trek

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See Gilgit key spots with our knowledgeable local guides

  • High altitude lake
  • Peak
  • Glacier
  • Trek

Rush Lake in the high altitude lake located near Rush Pari Peak (4700) Rush Lake in one of the highest alpine Lake in the world , located about 15 km north of Mia peak and Spantik (Golden Peak). It in rather easy but amazing. The trek take you into some of most mountains beauties of the world , breath trekking and rewarding Trek in the heart of the Hunza Valley. It is the best option Trek you can see meadows terraced field of karakuram short Trek Starts across the valley and the Hunza river at Hope where Barpu  Glaciers meets Balture Glacier. Rush Lake and Rush Peak can be reached via Nagar and Hoper and via Hoper glacier.the trek to Rush Lake provides spectacular views of Spantik, Phupaash peak Ultar , Miar Peak. The blue coloured crystal water with Lush green slopes of wild flowers surrounded by white Peaks makes it a great appearance, you can see yak talking both in the frozen take. At Rush Lake you can climb Rush peak (5098m) At summit we can breath taking views of magnificent huge mountains. This is the places where two big glaciers meet Hispar (67 km) and Biafo glaciers (54 km).

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Islamabad international airport, transfer to hotel.

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Day 2

Fly to Gilgit or drive to Chilas on famous world 8th wonder Karakorum highway.

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Day 3

Drive to Karimabad Hunza along the Indus River and Hunza River. En route visit junction point of world highest mountain ranges (Karakorum, Himalaya & Hindukush),

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Day 4

Free day for exploration of Hunza Karimabad, visit Altit and Baltit Fort, walk along the water channel.

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Day 5

Early morning drive to Hopar Village and Trek Barpu Giram across Barpu Glacier (3:4 hrs). Overnight in tent.

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Day 6

Trek to Gutenz during the trek good views of Utar Lupghar, Momibiul, Trivor and Bularung. All towering above 7000m. Camp at Gutenz 4000m, 4:6 hrs walk. Overnight in tent.

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Day 7

Trek to Rush Lake 4760m A day for tremendous views on all side. Follow grassy ridge through a small pass to the Rush Lake 4 hrs . Overnight in tent.

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Day 8

Day free for climb to Rush Peak (5094m), providing an all round panorama of Golden Peak, Malubuting, Miar, Ultar and Passu peaks.

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Day 9

Trek back to Phari (4:5 hrs steep descend to Phari, with Marvellous view of Golden Peak and Barpu Glacier. Continue a gentle through juniper and ash woods to the summer settlement of Chukutans Overnight in tent.

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Day 10

Trek back to Barpu Giram (4:5 hour along grassy meadows with forward views of Ultar and Golden Peak). Overnight in tent.

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Day 11

Trek back to Hopper Cross Barpu Glacier to Hoppar and drive by jeeps to Hunza. Overnight in Hotel.

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Day 12

Drives to Explore Khunjerab Pass and back to Karimabad

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Day 13

Karimabad Chilas Drive along the bank of Hunza River on Karakoram Highway, enjoying fascinating views of Karakoram Peaks from a different angle

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Day 14

Chilas:Islamabad Full day drive on Karakoram Highway to Islamabad. We start early in the morning, to cover the 12 hours long drive. Short stay in Besham for lunch, by evening we shall reach Islamabad.

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Day 15

Full day sightseeing of twin cities Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Rest of time reserve for shopping.

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Day 16

Transfer to airport for onward flight.

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