The Yosemite Of Pakistan (Nangma Valley Trek) 10 days

Day 1:

Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day. In the afternoon, you can enjoy a city tour (visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, etc.)

Accommodation: HotelAltitude: 540 m (1770 ft)Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2:

Fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu (1-hour scenic flight). Free day for sightseeing and necessary purchases from Skardu Bazar. We will visit Manthal Rock Budha, Kharpocho Fort, Organic Village, and Skardu Bazar.Or, in case of a flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via the Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.

Accommodation: HotelAltitude: 2250m Driving Duration: 2 hours; Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3:

Drive to Khaplu, passing through small villages of the Ghanche district to reach it; en route, we will have short stops at the meeting point of the Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari, and visit Yugo. Enjoy traditional lunch at Yugo and a cultural walk in the streets of Yugo to witness village life and meet locals. Later in the afternoon, we drive to Khaplu and check into the hotel with leisure time to visit the Khaplu Fort Museum and organic garden.

Accommodation: HotelDriving Duration: 3 hoursAltitude: 2500 m (8200 ft.)Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4:

After breakfast, drive from Khaplu to Kanday village (2 hours), then hike to Mingulo Broq (3500 m). Leisure time to explore the natural beauty of the area. This trail goes through beautiful, lush green meadows and the magnificent scenery of rocky walls—free time in the afternoon for natural exploration.

Accommodation: Full-service campingDriving Duration: 2hoursAltitude: 3500 m / 11480 ftHiking Mileage: 6 km / 3.7 milesElevation Gain: 600 m/68 ftActivity Duration: 4 hoursMeals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5:

A beautiful hike from Mingulo Broq to Nangma Valley (3950 m), passing through lush green fields and parallel to the glacial stream. After lunch at the campsite, spend leisure time exploring the area.

Accommodation: Full-service campingAltitude: 3950 m (12960 ft) Hiking Elevation Gain: 450 m / 1475 ftHiking Mileage: 3.5 km / 2.2 miles Activity Duration: 3 hoursMeals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6:

Free day at Nangma Valley with an optional day hike to Amin Brakk base camp (4500 m). Wake up early to enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise, visit the nearby glacial stream, test your scrambling skills on nearby rocks, or venture out to spot some of the numerous Karakoram birds and flower species.

Accommodation: Full-service campingAltitude: 3950 m (12960 ft)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7:

Trek back to Kanday and have a traditional lunch with a local host family. Drive back to Shigar with short stops at various tourist spots. Check into the hotel and have free time in the evening.

Accommodation: HotelAltitude: 2300 m / 7544 ftHiking Mileage: 9.5km/5.9milesElevation loss: 1050m/3444 ft.Activity duration: 5 hoursDriving duration: 4 - 5 hoursMeals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8:

Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and sightseeing after lunch.

Accommodation: HotelAltitude:540mDriving Duration: 2 hoursMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 9:Contingency Day:

If we cannot fly due to the weather, we will travel down to Islamabad by road. If we fly from Skardu to Islamabad, we will enjoy sightseeing in the capital, or your leader will advise you on the options available for today. (A day excursion to the Taxila museum and archaeological sites will be one of the options).

Accommodation: HotelAltitude: 540 m Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 10:

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.

Meals Included: BreakfastAltitude: 540 m Driving Duration: 40 min