Pakistan — Nanga Parbat Base Camp Journey
Pakistan will genuinely surprise you.
It’s one of the most spectacular mountain environments you can stand in — surrounded by the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush, and the Karakoram all at once. The scale is hard to explain until you’re there.
What most of us loved about this trip wasn’t just the scenery — it was how remote it felt, how welcoming the culture was, and how untouched everything still is.
We’ve designed this itinerary to balance comfort with that sense of adventure. Most nights are spent in comfortable mountain huts with private bathrooms and hot showers, so you’re not roughing it the whole time.
The one exception — and honestly the highlight — is a night at Nanga Parbat Base Camp. We felt the trip needed a little more depth and challenge, so we added an extra day and night there. It gives you time to actually experience the mountain instead of just passing through.
Logistically, the journey is straightforward. We fly directly from Dubai into Skardu, which means you’re in the mountains almost immediately, and return via Karachi back to Dubai.
This isn’t a fast or overly technical trek. It’s steady, immersive, and very rewarding — perfect if you want a remote mountain experience that feels different from the more crowded trekking destinations.
Pakistan is also far safer and more welcoming than most people expect. We work with experienced local teams who know the region deeply, and the entire journey is carefully supported from arrival to departure.
If you’re looking for a mountain experience that feels raw, beautiful, and genuinely memorable — this one stays with you.
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Trek 4-5 hours per day
Some steep inclines and descents
Good trails
River/Glacier crossings
Forest Walk
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You just need basic trekking gear and cold weather gear. A kit list is included here and in the PDF.
Sleeping bag and air mattress, light down jacket and fleece are all that is required other than basic hiking boots and clothes.
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Friday, June 11: Day 1: Fly directly to Skardu and drive to Gilgit. Overnight
Day 2: Jeep to Tatu Village (2 hours). Trek to Fairy Meadows Camp (3 hours) 3300 M Overnight at Fairy Meadows
Day 3: Fairy Meadows to Beyal Camp.
Day 4: Beyal to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Day 5: Trek higher early morning as far as we can before we return to descend to Beyal (8 hours)
Day 6: Descend to Fairy Meadows, (4 hours) overnight.
Day 7: Fairy Meadows to Tattu 2.5 hours, Jeep back to Skardu
Day 8: Fly to Dubai
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Nyi Nyi from UAE Trekkers will be your leader on this trek
Huts and tents at Nanga Parbat Base. Camp
All trek permits
All meals
Snacks, water, throughout the trek
Jeep Transfers
Whats NOT included:
One night at La Serna Hotel in Gilgit (110 USD Per person, paid by credit card on arrival)
Tips: For guides/porters (budget 125 US)
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Book with one other person and share a hut, but you can have single tents.
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Have your own hut for the nights on the trek
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2 booking together, but single tents.
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Enjoy your own hut and your own single tent
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The trip will be confirmed after 4 deposits are received and balance will be due at that time. After domestic flights are booked for the group, the deposit will become non-refundable as the fees will be handed over to third parties to secure trip charges.