PammyJohal.com | +44 (0) 1997 414 703
snow lake
biafo & hispar glaciers: pakistan
| Duration: | 20 days - start & finish in Islamabad |
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| Accommodation: | 7 nights hotel B&B basis |
| 12 catered camping | |
| Group Size: | 4 - 8 max |
| Enquiry: | contact us |
This is a life long experience! One of the great journeys in the entire himalayas! A wild trek connecting Karakorum Baltistan with the Hunza Valley via the Biafo and Hispar glaciers.. totalling 122kms!!... Not like most other treks.. this is a lonely galciated space seeing very few people.. Nature at it’s purest form!.
At the heart of this journey lies “Snow Lake” a vast glacial plain of snow and ice surrounded by the Himalayan giants and mountain walls that tower to 6000m!
As we trek up to this other-worldly place we enter a remarkable world of ice, rock and sky - occasionally intercepted by small ablation valleys filled with numerous wild flowers. We finish our trek by descending to the Hunza Valley and travel along the Karakoram Highway to Islamabad.
A trek not to be missed and definitely one to aim for!!
We offer a full training programme to support this trek: Contact us for further information
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad |
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| Day 2 | Islamabad – Skardu: Fly (weather permitting) or drive to Chilas |
| Day 3 | Skardu: Explore or drive to Skardu |
| Day 4 | Exciting jeep ride to Askoli and camp @ Thongol (5-6hrs) |
| Day 5 | Trek to Namla (3400m 6-7 hrs) |
| Day 6 | Trek to Biantha (4025m 6-7hrs) |
| Day 7 | Acclimatisation/rest day at Biantha |
| Day 8 | Trek to Karfogoro (4025m 6-7hrs) |
| Day 9 | Trek to Snow Lake (4780m 6-7hrs) |
| Day 10 | Trek to Snow Lake Pass Camp (2-3hrs) |
| Day 11 | Trek to Khanibasa (4528m 7-8hrs) via Hispar Pass (5151m) |
| Day 12 | Trek to Yutmaru (4330m 5-6hrs), crossing the Khanobasa Glacier. |
| Day 13 | Exploration/rest Day Yutmaru |
| Day 14 | Trek to Bitanmal (3902m 5-6hrs) |
| Day 15 | Trek through Hispar Village (3200m 5-6hrs) |
| Day 16 | Trek to Huru (2hrs); spectacular jeep drive to Hunza Valley (3hrs) |
| Day 17 | Karimabad Exploration |
| Day 18 | Drive Hunza Valley to Besham via Karakoram Highway (9-10hrs) |
| Day 19 | Drive to Islamabad (6-7hrs) |
| Day 20 | Homeward Bound |
Call us now on: +44 (0) 1997 414 703
or email: info@pammyjohal.com
TESTIMONIALS
"The holiday exceeded my expectations by miles; perfect weather, perfect setting, perfect company and perfect walking. I liked the fact that there was a choice of walks and that if you wished, you could opt out for a day. Everyone was so helpful and friendly and I learned quite a few good tips for walking...”
"What can one say about trekking in the highest mountains in the world with Pammy - neither mountains or leader can be bettered!! The trek from beginning to end has been a fantastic experience and the best holiday I have ever been one. We walked in the hot sun, up high mountains and trekked in snow up to the knee all in the same day. It was both frightening and exhilarating at the same time but with Pammy's leadership and management of women and conditions you felt safe. Pammy is the tops!!"
"The holiday absolutely exceeded all my expectations. The scenery was fantastic and varied. There was a good variety of trekking and city visits. The hotel in Kathmandu and Nagargot were fantastic, clean, efficient and comfortable. The transport arrangements were excellent, comfortable and timely on the whole. Pammy was funny, friendly, informative, experienced with the right blend of friendliness and professionalism. She made me feel safe in difficult conditions and was a great source of knowledge and entertainment in equal measure!"
"The Nepal trek was a fantastic trip - it was exhausting, exhilarating, challenging and empowering. How many holidays does one receive a blessing from a Lama.. Nepal is a fantastic country, with wonderful welcoming people. It is rich in culture, with magnificent panoramas and whilst I knew Everest was there, I hadn't anticipated having the opportunity to fly up close…fantastic!!"
"An excellent introduction to a stunning area of Nepal. The sudden adverse weather conditions highlighted Pammy's excellence as a leader in extreme conditions"
"Way beyond the expectations - I came to Nepal with an open mind and I cannot believe the range of situations we found ourselves in. Extreme contrasts in all ways; culture, scenery, people, accommodation and weather!! I felt extremely well cared for; there was constant information given, good preparation, evaluation of events, de-briefing sessions, which all helped to make us feel safe even in extreme events…"
"I enjoyed the holiday immensely... scenery was great, the trek well planned and accommodating and it was a great introduction to Nepal and the Himalayas. We encountered several challenging situations which were excellently managed by Pammy..”
"Excellent, exceeded expectations.."