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Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (2024-25) – 09 Days

Nanga Parbat base camp trek is a grand adventure in the himalayan region of Pakistan. More recently, it has become a very popular destination for mountaineering enthusiasts and trekkers from all over the world.

Our holiday options for Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek are given in the table below.

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Dates & Cost – Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (09 Days)

Summers are considered the best trekking season in the Himalayan and Karakoram region of Pakistan. Considering the flow of tourists and demand for Nanga Parbat base camp trek, we carefully choose our dates for this trek. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. We have at least 14 guaranteed departures every year. Our dates and costs for Nanga Parbat base camp trek are given below.

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Holiday Information

Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)

  • Implementation of government SOPs/Guidelines in case of new pandemic variants.
  • Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
  • Airport transfer on first and last day in Islamabad
  • All domestic road transfers
  • All hotel accommodation (twin sharing rooms)
  • All trekking accommodation (twin sharing dome tents)
  • All hotel meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All trekking meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All camping site fees
  • Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipment, and tools)
  • Support staff (cook, assistant(s), etc)
  • Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas), and personal luggage (12.5kg)

Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)

  • Licensed professional guide
  • Road transport (Islamabad - Tatu - Islamabad)
  • Hotel accommodation in Chilas/Naran/Besham
  • Hotel meals in Chilas/Naran/Besham
  • Trekking accommodation in Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat BC (twin sharing dome tents)
  • All trekking meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All camping site fees
  • Trekking logistics (kitchen tents, non-personal equipment, and tools)
  • Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc – according to need)
  • Porters for trekking equipments, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipments, crockery, gas) etc

Foreign travelers (non-Pakistani)

  • Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
  • Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents will be offered)
  • International airfare
  • Personal equipments (warm clothes, hiking boots etc)
  • Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
  • Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)

Domestic travelers (Pakistani Nationals)

  • Airport transfers in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Sightseeing in Islamabad and surrounding areas (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Hotel accommodation in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Hotel meals in Islamabad (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested)
  • Visa to Pakistan (not required)
  • International airfare for overseas Pakistani
  • Personal equipments (warm clothes, hiking boots etc)
  • Porters for personal luggage (can be arranged – additional charges)
  • Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
  • Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)

Why Register Now?

1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season. 

2: Limited Space in Peak Months: The peak months in the peak season attract the highest number of international guests and are therefore sold out earlier. Due to our revised Covid-19 guidelines, we have restricted our group size to a maximum of 12 travelers. We are taking registrations on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.

4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 3 years. 

5. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:

  • 1st October: USD 110
  • 1st November: USD 150
  • 1st January: USD 180
  • 1st March: USD 260
  • 1st May: USD 340

Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.

Deposit (Advance) for Pakistani nationals

The deposit for Pakistani nationals is PKR 40,000 or 30% of the total price, whichever is greater. The deposit is non-refundable but valid for 3 years according to our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19.

Refund Policy for All

Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 3 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. In the case of visa rejection, a refund/partial-refund (if costs incurred) will be considered. In such cases, a valid proof of visa rejection must be submitted to our office within 72 hours of rejection. For Pakistan nationals, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 3 years) in all cases.

Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.

Currency

All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).

Single Supplement

Separate accommodation (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 295. This includes all nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival in Pakistan.

 

Highlights – Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek

Nanga Parbat base camp trek has a lot to offer. Given below are main highlights of Nanga Parbat base camp trek:

  • Base camp of world's 9th highest mountain, Nanga Parbat
  • Experience Karakoram Highway
  • Night stays at Fairy Meadows
  • Bonfires and music at base camp
  • Tatu Jeep Safari - ultimate adrenaline rush on one of the most scenic roads in Pakistan
  • Alpine forest
  • Valleys of Himalayas
  • View of Indus river and Raikot glacier
  • Amazing sunsets and sunrises.
  • Meet mountaineers at base camps
  • Sightseeing in Islamabad
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Itinerary – Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek

The itinerary for Nanga Parbat base camp trek is given below.

Day 01: Arrive at Gandhara International Airport, Islamabad

On this Day

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Altitude: 540 m

Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.

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Day 02: Drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway

On this Day

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Altitude: 1,265 m

The participants will drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway. They will pass through Abbotabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dasu and Sazin villages to reach Chilas. Participants will spend their night in Chilas.

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Day 03: Drive to Tatu and hike to Fairy Meadows

On this Day

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Altitude: 3,300 m

After having breakfast at the hotel, we will start our journey towards Fairy meadows. The participants will have to transfer to Tatu village on 4×4 Jeeps and from there the participants will have to hike for 2-3 hours to reach Fairy Meadows. Upon reaching Fairy Meadows the participants can rest, roam around, take short hikes or interact with the locals.

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Day 04: Trek to Beyal Camp

On this Day

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Altitude: 3,500 m

A few kilometers after Fairy Meadows, there is a second campsite called Beyal, where it is much quieter and has even better views than the previous camp. After Beyal, the trail gets tougher, although more rewarding. From an alpine forest, the way becomes an arid but impressive landscape, surrounded by snow and ice blocks.

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Day 05: Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp

On this Day

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Altitude: 3,850 m

Participants will start hiking for a few hours and reach Nanga Parbat Base Camp where the silence is only interrupted by the sound of the occasional avalanches, which can also be heard from very far away. The night will be spent under the Himalayan Beast (8,126m).

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Day 06: Return to Fairy Meadows

On this Day

GPS Data
Altitude: 3,300 m

Participants will trek back to Fairy Meadows on this day and have the whole day to themselves upon reaching fairy meadows. You can fill in your journals, sketch, paint, rest or take photographs of the killer mountain during different times of the day. Sunrises, sunsets and full moons are amazing at fairy meadows.

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Day 07: Drive to Islamabad via Karakoram/Babusar Pass

On this Day

The guests will depart back to Besham or Naran (depending on weather and other variables) from Fairy Meadows. If we take the road to Besham, we drive through Chilas and Dassu travelling along Indus river on Karakoram Highway. However, we will try to return to Islamabad via Naran road. This will give our guests the opportunity to explore additional locations.

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Day 08: Sightseeing in Islamabad

On this Day

On this day the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be explored, both of which are distinct. Islamabad is a modern capital city, great for sightseeing while Rawalpindi is a historic city built in British era with intricate bazaars and bustling streets.

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Day 09: Fly to home country

On this Day

Meals included: Breakfast

Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to register?

To start your registration process, please fill out the registration form (click the green “register now and pay later” button) on this page. We will get in touch with you once you submit your form.

What is the size of your groups?

The maximum size of our groups is 14 persons. The average size of our groups is 10 members.

Do you organize solo trek?

We can organize solo treks if your dates do not match our dates of departures or if you enjoy hiking solo (with the guide – government requirement).

Solo treks cost more than trekking in a group.

Do you organize treks for private groups?

We also organize treks for private groups. If you are interested to trek in a separate group with your own friends or family, please get in touch and inform us about your dates that are suitable to your group.

The cost per person for private groups decreases as the number of people increase in a group.

How to prepare for this trek?

It would be reasonable to spend at least a week walking or running to prepare yourself before your departure. You should follow the fundamental rules (hike, short walks and other cardio exercises that will help you build stamina) knowing the fact that your body should be healthy enough to walk for long hours on two separate days.

What will be the weather like?

During the trekking holiday, you will experience a variation in temperature. Up to 45 °C in Islamabad, 32 °C in Chilas and 26 °C in Fairy Meadows. A normal day will be warms unless the clouds cover the sky, until we reach base camp where the temperature can be as less as 10 °C or more.

The participants however must be prepared to face any unfavorable weather conditions.

How much to tip porters?

It is very common that the participants at least tip the hardworking porters for their jobs that include carrying loads of supplies and luggage. If the participants are satisfied with the services of the guide kitchen crew, assistant(s)a contribution can be made. The tour guide/leader will be key in helping with the tip amount for all crew and staff members of our trek. Those porters who leave early can be tipped earlier.

What types of meals should I expect?

During this trek, all three meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be served to the participants. A combination of Foreign and Pakistani meals will be included in our food plan. The ingredients for the food will be procured in Pakistan. Breakfasts will have coffee, cereal, tea, eggs, muesli/porridge, bread/chapatti included. Lunches during two days of trekking to/from base camp will be consumed during lunch breaks on the trek. Options include chapatti, noodles, cheese etc. Weather has a very important role in deciding our lunch menu for the day; the participants will begin the lunch with consuming or end it with tea or coffee, juice, soup etc. Dinner will mostly include Pakistani cuisine made of chicken, vegetable or pulses.

All the participants who are vegetarian, they must communicate with our office and inform us on advance basis if they need a vegetarian food plan during the trek.

Will you receive us at the airport? 

The participants on the day 1 must arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. Our staff/guide will receive our guest at the gates of International arrivals in the airport premises. The guide/staff will escort the guest to their hotel. In case any of our guest does not require pick up from the airport he/she must inform us in advance

They must also give us the details of their flights both inbound and outbound two days prior to their arrival in Pakistan. Upon confirmation of your registration and payments, our office will send you the names and contact numbers of our office personnel.

What is the accommodation like?

While few nights will be spent in the capital city of Islamabad and the town of Chilas, the rest of the nights will consist of camping in tents between the magnificent mountains. The accommodation arrangement is Islamabad is of standard hotels while our hotels selected in Chilas/Besham/Naran are among the best. Rooms at our provided hotels will be on twin sharing basis with en-suite amenities.

At the time of camping, the participants will be sharing a tent fit for two persons. If any participant is coming alone on this trek he/she will be accommodated with one of the other member for tent and room sharing. For strangers and solo trekkers, first preference will be given to same gender stays. Nevertheless, a participant can opt for separate tent of hotel rooms as he/she likes, however additional cost will be incurred for making separate arrangement. Any participants seeking separate accommodation must inform our office in advance.

Is Karakoram Highway safe for travel?

We recommend the participants to read the necessary foreign travel information advices on their respective foreign office’s website. The travellers on EU residents can find the required information on the ‘Travel Advice’ section on the website of European Commission. Participants other than EU Nations can look up to their respective foreign office websites. Some of these websites does not allow their citizens to drive on Karakoram Highway, but most of these websites are not updated. In case of flight cancellation, kindly take note that the participants will be travelling on the Karakoram Highway then from Jaglot (Gilgit) they will be travelling on Gilgit-Skardu Road.

Travelling on Karakoram Highway is one of best experiences in Pakistan for both domestic and foreign tourist. These great highway offers one the best views and the participants will travel on this road they will find indigenous communities throughout the trip. Many of the foreign tourists have found this thrilling road trip a plus and never regretted travelling on this road. We recommend the participants must seek more information on traveling coverage from your insurance company. If your insurance company does not provide full coverage for your trekking holiday, You might want to look for other companies. For example, you can consult British Mountaineering Council, World Nomads and First Allied Travel Insurance for good solutions.

What is your guide’s job?

Our professional guide will manage all the participants for the complete trekking holiday. These guides have government granted licenses which is recognized from Pakistan’s Tourism Department. During this trek our guide will be the focal person for any kind of assistance, communication, help or any kind of complaints and feedback. These guides have a background of working with foreign tourist in the past and have facilitated many of them from around the world. English is widely spoken our guides.

They are trained to have a very professional interaction with the participants, we recommend the participants to keep a very friendly relation yet professional with their respective guide. In case you are a private group with several members and a speaker of a different language like Spanish, we will try to reschedule our Spanish speaking guide (If available). Other than guide kitchen crew, assistance depending on the size of the group and porters will accompany the participants on this trekking holiday.

The porters are the locals and belong to villages around these areas

How much money should I carry?

Other than your trekking holiday cost you may carry amount of 250 USD/ 240 EUR/ 1700 CNY/ 200 GBP (or equivalent amount in your local currency). This amount can be used for other expenses and tipping the supporting staff and porters. Upon arrival at the airport you can exchange your currency to Pakistani Rupee, for a good conversion you may seek help from our office.

Any tip to porters will be in Pakistani Rupees or any other shopping you want to do in Pakistan. US Dollars can be easily exchanged in most of the areas but we advise one-time exchange. For shopping in Islamabad credit cards come handy for any shopping of gifts/souvenirs or items like rugs. In Islamabad Automated Teller Machines will be available to withdraw cash from credit/debit cards but you will be only able to with draw Pakistani Rupees.

What is the maximum baggage allowance?

All the luggage/baggage will be carried by the porters which includes equipment, supplies etc.

12.5kg (20 pounds) kilograms is the maximum limited for packed trekking bag. The maximum limit of load will include sleeping bag and sleep mattress. It is very important to bring only required items on the trek.

What is the maximum altitude on the trek?

The maximum altitude on this trek is 4,280m i.e. the elevation of Nanga Parbat. One night is spent at this elevation. This is a light trek at a high altitude. But do not worry yourself humans are gifted to become familiar to high elevations.

What clothes or equipments should I bring on the trek?

We provide one list for all our participants.

List 1 - Must Bring Items:

  • First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
  • Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
  • Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
  • Hiking boots (over the ankle boots. low cut boots not recommended)
  • Sleeping bag (5°C comfort rated)
  • Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunhat
  • Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
  • Warm hat
  • Warm jacket (down)
  • Water bottles 1litre (x2)
  • Waterproof jacket (or raincoat)
  • Waterproof over-trousers
  • Antibacterial hand wash
  • Shirts/T-shirts
  • Small towel
  • Socks
  • Spare laces
  • Underwear (normal and thermal)
  • Wash-bag and toiletries
  • Walking socks (1/2 pairs)
  • Trekking Trousers

List 2 - Optional:

  • Buff or scarf
  • Small padlock (for locking your bag)
  • Camera
  • Insect repellant
  • Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
  • Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
  • Liner (for sleeping bag)
  • Travel clothes
Where can I purchase my equipments?

Below are a few options where you can shop online for this trek.

Can we rent equipments?

Yes, a few equipments (e.g. sleeping bag, mattress etc) can be rented and purchased in Islamabad but it is not guaranteed that you will find the right size. These equipments are used/second-hand equipments and not always reliable. The rents for these equipments are not fixed. If we are informed in advance, we can make arrangements.

Are all fixed departures guaranteed?

To conduct the “Fixed departures” a registration number of six (6) participants is required. We receive several guest numbers for each of our fixed departures. We believe it is important to communicate it with our potential guest.

However you can make sure of the holiday status on our website and page. Status “available” means that we are accepting further registration from our guests while “guaranteed” means we have achieved the required number of guests and the trip will start as per the given dates. We will be in touch with our registered guests constantly. The guidance will be given step by step regarding flights reservations to Pakistan and visa applications etc.

How and where can I apply for Pakistani visa?

To apply for visa to Pakistan, a passport is required with at least later than 6 months. For more updated and reliable information we advise you to contact the nearest Pakistan’s Consulate in your city or country. We believe you will responsibly carry the task of ensuring right documents required for travel. If an individual is visit non-EU nations, the individual must ensure 2 vacant pages in his/her passport (travel documents) for each country you are planning to travel.

Tourist (Visit) Visa is normally required for individuals who are visiting Pakistan for trekking, foreigners already living in Pakistan on work visas require a No-Objection-Certificate (NOC) which normally takes up to 6 week time. It taken around 200 USD for visa fee but our recommendation still stays with consulting Pakistan’s High Commission or Consulate nearby. An invitation letter from us (Apricot Tours) is required to apply for Pakistani Visa. We will assist you in obtaining the visa by providing you the necessary documents once you register with us.

Do I need vaccinations before coming to Pakistan?

A relevant doctor of health consultant should be consulted before travelling to Pakistan. You should consult the doctors for any necessary vaccination, communicate your plan and list down every prevention measures. Our guest must be secured with the approved vaccines and boosters in your country and also consider discretionary vaccine shots for example Malaria prophylaxis. Although Malaria does not exist in parts of Islamabad. Your accommodation will be in safe and clean areas. However there are reports of Malaria and Dengue cases during rainy season in hospitals in Islamabad.

As a best practice it is better to get the relevant vaccine to avoid any of it during the trekking holiday. Consulting a dentist is also recommended before commencing the holiday in the remote mountainous region.

After the trek, all the guests who wish to extend their stay up to 4 (four) weeks or further must know that on exit from the country, a proof of vaccinations will be required if you are coming from countries (more than 12 hours transit country also included) with serious threats of transmission of yellow fever.
For more information kindly visit this website, this will be very helpful in getting the relevant information.

Do I need batteries and accessories on the trek?

Portable chargers, storage cards and extra batteries may be required during the trekking holiday. We advise you to make a relevant list of adapters, sockets and any other kind of electrical items you might require to keep your devices function as long as possible.

To find out the best portable battery chargers please visit this link.

Is Pakistan safe for foreigners?

We recommend and support all travel and safety of health campaigns by different countries around the world and there for strongly advice our guest to take out some time to read official travel advisory on their countries Foreign office’s website. The safety of our guest is our top most priority. We will only start the trips once we are satisfied with safety and security. We will be always in touch with the guest booked for Pakistan and have a bilateral communication.

 

Website Last Updated: February 15th, 2024
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Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek
Price
USD 850
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Tour review scores and score breakdown

10 / 10

Based on 5 reviews

Guest reviews are written by our customers after their tour of Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek.

Overall
10   
Accommodation
10   
Transport
10   
Meals
10   
Guide
10   
Value for money
10   
Program accuracy
10   

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    Nadeem Mohsin
    2016-12-22

    I went to Nanga Parbat base camp with my 10 years old son and 13 years old daughter. My kids were very excited. Our tour guide was very nice and careful. Nice family rooms and very friendly service. I recommend them for best tours.

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    Salman
    2016-02-28

    this is an amazing tour

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    Asim Qureshi
    2015-07-25

    Nice and clean hotel room selection. Experience drivers and good selection of restaurants while travelling on the road.

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    Tahir Mehmood
    2013-07-14

    Very quick response. Helped us organize a trip in one day. Good prices for budget travel.

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    Sami Ejaz
    2012-10-24

    Very tiring journey but very worthy of doing so. If infrastructure of the region developed it will be very helpful for the people. Government should make good roads.

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