General
Karomber Lake Trek 2024-25
Karomber lake trek is one of the top ten trekking adventures of Pakistan. Our itinerary is designed and updated by our very own local tour guide from Broghil valley in district chitral. We suggest hiring local guides to even those going on their own. We have tried to make the journey as comfortable as possible and it involves least logistical requirements which normally increase costs and make it less affordable for travellers on a budget.
Karomber (also spelled as Karambar, Karamber, Qurumbar and Qurumber) lake trek involves a refreshing journey through Yarkhun valley to the most isolated valley of Broghil in Pakistan and then a walk to the famous Karomber Lake shared between District Ghizer and Broghil valley.
Karomber Lake
Karomber Lake (4,300m) is world’s 31st highest lake according to multiple sources. The lake is not far than one mile from Karambar pass that connects Broghil with district Ghizer. The distance between the two furthest corners of the lake is 1.95 miles (3.13 km). The area of the lake is at least 2.56 square kilometers. The discharge of the main lake flows into another mini lake before moving downstream towards Broghil. Another beautiful lake called Ribat lake is at least 1 miles away from Karomber lake. You can have a look at our Karomber Lake Trek Map on map section on this page which shows all camps and important places.
Broghil Valley
Broghil valley is situated in Chitral district of Pakistan. It is one of the most isolated, remote and less developed areas of Pakistan. At the same time it has so much to offer when it comes to natural environment. Our trek in this beautiful valley offers nature’s best including rivers, lakes, wetlands, huge glaciers, mountains, lush green pastures, wildlife, people and more. We are offering two itineraries. The itinerary below contains complete information for services from Chitral to Chitral. The cost table below on this page also contains information on full board holiday from Islamabad to Islamabad.
Itinerary 1/2 (Services from Chitral to Chitral)
Day 1: Islamabad to Chitral
- Departure for Chitral from Islamabad (11-13 hours)
- Public transport leaves at night at 8 pm (public transport/van/car) (not included)
- Dinner at Dargai between 12-1am (not included)
- Breakfast at Upper Dir (not included)
Day 2: Arrival in Chitral
- Arrival and rest in Chitral (8 am)
- Lunch and dinner at hotel/bazaar (not included)
- Night stay in Chitral (hotel) (not included – options will be given)
Day 3: Drive to Yarkhun Valley
- Breakfast at hotel in Chitral (not included)
SERVICES START HERE (Chitral to Chitral itinerary) - Broghil guide will pick guests from hotel after breakfast
- Jeep/landcruiser(old jeep model) to Powr Village (7 hours)
- Lunch at Mastuj
- Dinner at Powr
- Night stay in Powr (guest house)
Lunch/dinner: Rice & Chicken Karahi
Day 4: Drive to Broghil Valley
- Continue drive to Lashkargaz (9-12 hours)
- Breakfast at Powr guest house
- Lunch (Packed from Powr guest house)
- Dinner at Lashkargaz
- Night stay in Lashkargaz (guest house)
Breakfast: Tea, Kulcha, Egg (availability)
Packed Lunch: Rice & Chicken Karahi (depends on availability)
Dinner: Veg/Daal + Chicken/Beef/Mutton (availability)
Day 5: Karomber Lake Trek
- Trek to Karomber Lake (9-11 hours) – horses also available (rates given below)
- Breakfast at guest house
- Lunch (packed)/rest in Lalairabad (6 hours)
- Continue trek via Ribat Lake
- Dinner at Karambar Lake
- Night stay at Karomber lake (camp)
Breakfast: Tea, Malai, Kulcha, Qorma, Butter
Lunch: Packed from Lashkargaz (depending on availability)
Dinner: Veg/Daal + Chicken/Beef/Mutton (availability)
Day 6: Lashkargaz
- Trek back to Lashkargaz (8-9 hours)
- Breakfast at Karomber Lake
- Lunch at Lalairabad (4 hours)
- Dinner at Lashkargaz
- Night stay at Lashkargaz (guest house)
Breakfast: Tea, Kulcha, Butter
Lunch: Packed (depending on availability)
Dinner: Veg/Daal + Chicken/Beef/Mutton (availability)
Day 7: Contingency Day
- Rest/small hikes near Lashkargaz (4-8 hours)
Options: Sakhing lakes (2 hours) / Ghanz – view point of Wakhan (2 hours) - Breakfast at guest house
- Lunch (Packed from Powr guest house)
- Dinner at Lashkargaz guest house
- Night stay at Lashkargaz (guest house)
Breakfast: Tea, Malai, Kulcha, Qorma, Butter
Lunch/Dinner: Veg/Daal + Chicken/Beef/Mutton (availability)
Day 8: Jeep to Powr Village
- Drive back to Powr village (8-9 hours)
- Breakfast at Lashkargaz
- Lunch (Packed from lashkargaz)
- Dinner at Powr village
- Night stay at Powr (guest house)
Breakfast: Tea, Malai, Kulcha, Qorma, Butter
Packed Lunch: Veg/Daal + Chicken/Beef/Mutton (availability)
Dinner: Rice & Chicken Karahi
Day 9: Return to Chitral
- Drive back to Chitral (6-7 hours)
- Breakfast at Powr
- Lunch at Mastuj
- Arrival in Chitral Town
SERVICES END HERE (Chitral to Chitral itinerary) - Dinner at Chitral (not included)
- Night stay in Chitral (hotel) (not included)
Breakfast: Tea, Kulcha, Egg (availability)
Lunch: Rice & Chicken Karahi
Day 10: Return to Islamabad
- Drive to Islamabad from Chitral to 8 AM (10-12 hours) (not included)
- Breakfast in Chitral (not included)
- Lunch in Upper Dir (not included)
- Dinner in Islamabad (not included – options will be given)
Prices and Dates
| Departures | Days | Minimum Group Size |
Price per adult (Chitral to Chitral) |
Price per adult (ISB to ISB) Full Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (Fri 10 Aug – Sun 19 Aug) |
10 | 8 members | – | PKR 33,418 |
| 2019 (Fri 02 Aug – Sun 11 Aug) |
10 | 8 members | – | PKR 33,418 |
| Choose your own dates |
10 | 5-7 members 8-11 members 12 members |
PKR 24,990 PKR 19,990 PKR 17,590 |
PKR 39,990 PKR 33,418 PKR 28,325 |
What’s Included (Chitral to Chitral)
- Guide from Broghil (Pickup from chitral after breakfast on day 3 (responsible for tour)
- Transport (old landcruiser/Jeep) to Lashgargaz from Chitral and return (with fuel and driver)
- Meals/food in the itinerary above including packed lunch where necessary
- Accommodation at guest houses according to itinerary above
- Cook during trek to Karambar lake
- Informing DC Office Chitral about the trip
- Porterage arrangements in advance based on estimates to save time
- Cost of local guide coming to Chitral town from Broghil to receive and manage guests
What’s not Included (Chitral to Chitral)
- Public transport fare from Islamabad to Chitral and return (PKR 1000-1200 one way) – 2 options for public transport will be given from Islamabad
- Hotel accommodation in Chitral on Day 2 and Day 9 (reservation can be made by us) – options from PKR 1000/PKR 3500/PKR 5500
- Meals marked “not included” on the itinerary above on Day 1, 2, 3, 9 & 10
- Porters/Horses/Donkeys (costs and details given in table below – our guide will arrange everything)
- Tents + sleeping mattress + light + stove + kitchen utensils/stove (available for rent)
- Taxi to Chitral Bus Station on Day 10 (estimated PKR 150-200)
- First aid kit
- Emergency rescue
- Costs incurred incase of delay due to landslides, floods or other natural disasters
- Anything not mentioned in “what’s included”
Other Costs of Karomber Lake Trek
| Other Costs | Details | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Horse riding (optional – not included) | Lashkargaz to Karambar:
PKR 1500 per camp x 2 camps x return |
PKR 6,000 per horse |
| Donkey (porterage – included in ISB to ISB price) | Lashkargaz to Karambar:
PKR 1600 per camp x 2 camps x return |
PKR 6,400 donkey |
| Animal rest |
Per day animal not-in-use rate: PKR 800 (in case of extension of trek) – not applicable to our itinerary |
PKR 800 per animal (horse/ donkey) |
Note: You might want to checkout our 24 days Shah Jinali, Karambar and Chillinji Pass Trek
Karomber Lake Trek Map
Karomber Lake Trek Map
