Fairy Meadows, a verdant plateau nestled at the base of Nanga Parbat on the western fringes of the Himalayan Range, is steeped in legend. Locals believe it to be the abode of fairies, a belief perpetuated by Western tourists who bestowed the name “Fairy Meadows” upon it. This enchanting plateau offers breathtaking vistas of Nanga Parbat (8,125 m), Pakistan’s highest peak in the Himalayas and the 9th highest in the world. The name “Nanga Parbat,” derived from Persian, translates to “Naked Mountain,” while the locals refer to it as “Diamer,” meaning “Monarch of the Gods.” It’s also notorious among mountaineers as the “Killer Mountain,” claiming over 40 lives of climbers attempting to conquer its treacherous slopes.
To reach Fairy Meadows, one embarks on a 540 km journey via the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Raikot Bridge (1,400 m), where local jeeps transport travelers to Tatto village. The drive from Raikot Bridge to Tatto (2,900 m) is exhilarating, offering several scenic photo opportunities, including a stunning view of the Karakoram Highway and the Indus River from sharp bends in the road. Spending the night at the fixed camping site or traditional wooden huts provides a memorable experience, with unparalleled views of Nanga Parbat’s imposing North Face.
The journey to Hunza Valley is a paradise for lovers of natural beauty, offering a blend of Hunza culture and thrilling adventures. This remote mountain kingdom gained prominence in the 1970s with the completion of the Karakoram Highway, a remarkable feat that transformed the ancient Silk Route from Pakistan to China.
| Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Departure Time | Mountain Range: Himalaya/Karakoram |
| Elevation: 5400m | Best Time: Mid-May to End-November |
| Duration: 12 Days | Zone: Open |
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Islamabad.
After breakfast, we will leave for Chilas via Kaghan Naran and Babusar Pass. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
After breakfast, we will departure for Fairy Meadows; we will transfer to the mountain jeep at Raikot bridge for further drive to Tatto village on the narrow Jeep track. Arrive in Tatto village and start the trek to Fairy Meadows. Arrive at Fairy Meadows in the afternoon. Evening to walk around, overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
Short Walks around Fairy Meadow Morning light brings the surprise view of Nanga Parbat massif from the campsite after breakfast. We commence short walks around Fairy Meadows. Overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
After breakfast, trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and trek back to Fairy Meadows. An ideal day’s walk to the base camp of Nanga Parbat. We walk through the pine tree-covered valley with Raikot glacier flowing on our left side and the summit of Nanga Parbat straight ahead. Overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
After breakfast, trek back to Tatto village and drive to Karimabad Hunza. From there, we will board on jeeps up to Railkot Bridge (KKH) and onward travel with an air-conditioned coach to Karimabad upon Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad
After breakfast, we will visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort, Karimabad local handicraft bazaar for shopping, Channel walk, in the evening to Duiker for sunset. From Duiker village, you can see many snow-covered peaks over 6000 meters: Rakaposhi 7788m, Diran Peak, Golden Peak, Ulter Peak, Hunza Peak, and Lady Finger. We will have dinner at Duiker and drive back to Karimabad. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad
After breakfast, we will drive for a day excursion to Khunjerab Pass (5000m) en route. We stay short at Attaabad Lake for fhotography and continue our journey to Khunjerab Pass and drive back to Gulmit. On Arrival, Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gulmit
After breakfast, we will drive for a full day on Karakoram Highway, enjoying fascinating views of Karakoram Peaks from a different angle, Overnight stay at Chilas
After breakfast, we will drive via Babusar pass to Islamabad. We start early in the morning to cover the 12 hours-long drive. Short stay in Naran for lunch. By evening, we shall reach Islamabad. Overnight stay at Islamabad.
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
Please Note: Gilgit Baltistan flights are subject to weather and backlog, in case of flight cancellation we will travel by road, and one night of Islamabad will be adjusted in overland travel.
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