Rakaposhi and Diran Base Camp Trek
Adventure Trekking Expedition – 2025
Experience the majestic peaks of Nagar valley.
Trek through Barpu & Bualter Glaciers, Rush Lake, and Khunjerab Pass.
Explore Baltit & Altit Forts, Attabad Lake, Passu, and Gulmit.
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad
• Dinner
- Arrival at Islamabad International Airport
- Meet & greet by Beyond Border Adventure Tours team
- Transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Islamabad
Day 02: Islamabad → Chilas (Flight & Drive)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Scenic flight or drive to Chilas
- Stop at Shatial Rock Carvings
- Arrival in Chilas and hotel check-in
- Overnight stay in Chilas
Day 03: Chilas → Karimabad (Hunza)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Drive to Karimabad via junction of three mountain ranges
- Lunch stop at Rakaposhi View Point
- Arrival in Karimabad and hotel check-in
- Overnight stay in Karimabad, Hunza
Day 04: Karimabad → Hopper Valley
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Visit Baltit & Altit Forts
- Short trek along Barbar water channel with views of Rakaposhi, Diran & Golden Peak
- Jeep ride to Hopper Valley
- Overnight stay in lodge
Day 05: Hopper Valley → Barpo Giram (Camping)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Cross Bualter Glacier and trek above Barpu Glacier
- Reach campsite between Barpu & Bualter Glaciers (3000m)
- Overnight camping
Day 06: Barpo Giram → Brikchour (Camping)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Cross Barpu Glacier and reach Brikchour campsite
- Views of Ultar, Diran & Spantik
- Overnight camping
Day 07: Brikchour → Rush Lake (Camping)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Steep ascent via zigzag trail to Chiden Haral campsite
- Continue to Rush Lake campsite with panoramic views of Hispar Glacier
- Overnight camping
Day 08: Rush Lake → Rush Peak Ascent (5095m)
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Early morning peak ascent via Rush Lake
- Return to camp after summit attempt
- Overnight camping at Rush Lake
Day 09: Rush Lake → Gutons
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Morning free for photography and nature exploration
- Afternoon descent to Gutons (3-4 hrs)
- Overnight stay in Gutons
Day 10: Gutons → Hopper → Gulmit
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Return trek to Hopper via Barpu Glacier
- Drive to Gulmit via Attabad Lake
- Check-in at hotel and overnight stay in Gulmit
Day 11: Passu – Borith – Suspension Bridges
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge
- Walk to Passu White Glacier viewpoint
- Village visit in Passu
- Return to Gulmit for overnight stay
Day 12: Excursion – Khunjerab Pass
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Full-day trip to Khunjerab Pass (4733m)
- Scenic drive with Karakoram & Pamir views
- Wildlife spotting: Marco Polo sheep, Himalayan Ibex
- Return to hotel in Gulmit
Day 13: Gulmit → Besham
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Drive back towards Besham via Karakoram Highway
- Scenic views of snowcapped mountains & alpine meadows
- Check-in at hotel and overnight stay in Besham
Day 14: Besham → Islamabad → Departure
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Drive to Islamabad
- Visit Taxila Museum and Shah Faisal Mosque
- Visit Pakistan Monument & Daman-e-Koh
- Farewell dinner
- Airport drop-off for flight back home