Best hikes in Pakistan: 5 great adventures

Veröffentlicht: 14. Juli 2022, 08:31 Uhr

Aktualisiert: 09. Juni 2025, 22:44 Uhr

Von: wom87

We take a look at the best trek in Pakistan, from classic base bearing trips to snow-covered high-passive lake

After I have just returned from the hike to the K2 base camp in Pakistan and really aroused my interest in the Karakorum, I thought I would explore some additional hiking routes for my next trip to this beautiful country.

With legendary peaks, panorama passes and idyllic mountain meadows, Pakistan offers an abundance of excellent hiking opportunities that can take on his neighbors in the Himalaya. In the following we explore some of the best hikes in Pakistan.

In connection with articles:
K2-Base bearing trekking: A walk between giants in the Karakorum K2-Base-bearing equipment list Tips for trekking to the K2-Base camp Everest vs. K2-Base camp: Which hike is the right one for you?

Best hikes in Pakistan

All hikes listed below are located in a safe part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region. As with every trip, it is worth checking the problem areas of the FCO before the flight.

1. Base camp K2 and Gondogoro La

Duration: 14 Ta -swirl: very heavy maximum height: 5,560m (18.241ft)

The K2 base bearing is Pakistan's flagship hike and one of the most famous in the world. With 8,611 m (28,251 ft), the K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, one of only 14 eight thousands and a member of the seven second summit.

There are several variants available, the most popular of which is a simple back and forth route. This route is easier because it avoids the high pass from Gondogoro La. It also offers more flexibility because it is possible to make a number of detours on the way, including the basic camp Trango Towers, as well as options for overnight stays in the basic camps K2 or Broad Peak, or both.

Alt = “Best hikes in Pakistan-K2 base bearing hike” K2 seen from Concordia

I joined a K2 base bearing trek, which was combined with a technical crossing of the Gondogoro-La Pass. For more information, see the following articles.

K2 Base Camp Trek: A walk between giants in the Karakorum
K2 base bearing equipment list
K2 base camp trekking guide

2. Snow lake and Hisppar La

Duration: 13 TaSchwiechiness: Schwermax. Height: 5,151m (16,900ft)

Alt = "Snow Lake on the Hispa la Trek"Lian Deng/ShutterstockThe Biafo and Hispar Glacier meet on Snow Lake

The hike to the huge ice pool Snow Lake (actually no lake) begins in the village of Askole and briefly follows the route to the K2 base camp. The path then breaks off along the Biafo glacier for 65 km to the largest glacier ice concentration outside the Antarctic. Here, at 5,151 m, the Biafo and Hisppar glaciers come together. As soon as you cross the passport, the path continues along the Hispar glacier to the village of Hispar.

On the way, hikers will see a number of 7,000 peaks, including the notorious Baintha Brakk, also known as the ogre. The rugged 7,285 m (23,901 feet) High summit was the place of Doug Scott and Chris Bitingon's epic departure in 1977, in which Scott broke both legs after their summit. Fortunately, both survived the subsequent grueling one -week return to the base camp.

3. Rakaposhi base camp

Duration: 3-4 TASCHWEITICHT: Mittelmax. Height: 4,000m (13.123ft)

old = "sunrise on the Rakaposhi summit"Natinee Sanchaisirikul/ShutterstockSunrise on the Rakaposhi summit

The Rakaposhi base bearing is a popular hiking trail that can be completed in just one or two days. However, hikers will not have the time to really appreciate the wonderful landscape. The 7,788 m (25,551 feet) high Rakaposhi is located in the Nagar Valley about 75 km north of Gilgit and is the 27th highest mountain in the world.

The hike begins in the village of Minapin on Karakoram Highway. The path rises through a protected valley over meadows, pine forests and shepherd pastures.

Rakaposhi means "snow -covered", but the mountain is also known as Dumani, which means "mother of the fog". The summit is an ultra-prominent summit-remarkable for its extraordinary increase over the surrounding area.

4. Rupal Face and Mazeno La

Duration: 6-9 TaSchwigklicht: Middle Schedule: 5,400m (17.717ft)

Alt = "The famous Rupal face of the Nanga Parbat can be seen on one of the best hikes in Pakistan"Anthon Jackson/ShutterstockThe famous Rupal face of the Nanga Parbat

Trekker circle the Nanga Parbat on this breathtaking path in the shade of the notorious Rupal flank of the mountain, which rises above it 4,600 m (15,090 ft). Trekker has the opportunity to either walk up to the Shaigiri camp and return on the same way or to continue via the Mazeno-la pass to Fairy Meadows.

The way back is shorter, faster and easier, while the Mazeno La Pass offers a longer, more demanding option with a larger selection of views. When hikers choose the Mazeno LA, the path ends at the idyllic Fairy Meadows, where an extension to the base camp of the Nanga Parbat can be easily attached.

5. Base camp Nanga Parbat

Duration: 2-3 Tage swimming: Mittelmax. Height: 4,000m (13.123ft)

Witthawas_siri/ShutterstockThe beauty of the Nanga Parbat deceives over his danger

Nanga Parbat is an amazingly beautiful mountain. Surrounded by lush forests and glacier lakes, the mountain protrudes with a huge vertical relief over the local site in all directions.

But don't be fooled by its beauty: the Nanga Parbat is notoriously dangerous. He was once known as a "Killerberg" and, according to Annapurna and K2, is the most dangerous eight -thousand meter. Before 1990, the Nanga Parbat had an astonishing mortality rate of 77 %, which means that summit strikers die rather than survival.

The hike to the base camp is far from being so intimidating because it is at a relatively low height for an 8,000 m high summit and is easy to reach. It begins with the spectacular Fairy Meadows, one of Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations, and can be completed either as an overnight stay or as a two-night trekking.

Best hikes in Pakistan: the essentials

What: Explore the best trek in Pakistan.

Where: During the hikes, you can expect that you camp in two-man tents and only have access to fundamental (if available) facilities. There are a number of accommodations in Skardu and Gilgit. When you visit Fairy Meadows, we recommend Fairy Meadows Cottages.

In Islamabad I stayed in Ramada Islamabad. If you really want to feel cared for, the Islamabad Marriott is a good choice that is only exceeded by the extravagant Serena.

When: The best time for trekking in Pakistan is from mid -June to mid -September, with the ideal months of July and August. Until then, trekking is still possible, but by mid -June, excessive snow remains on the passports and northern slopes, so that all passes above 3,000 m remain closed. Most passes will be closed by the end of September when the strong snow returns.

Like: I joined Lost Horizon Treks and Tours on a K2 base camp and a Gondogoro La-Trek. Lost Horizons can organize all the hikes mentioned above and tailor -made travel routes.

For more information or bookings, contact Lost Horizons at +92 5811 455017 or +92 5811 457974.

I flew directly from Great Britain to Islamabad in Pakistan with British Airways. Book through Skyscanner at the best prices.

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Only a few current Pakistan travel guides are currently available. We therefore recommend the waterproof Karakorum trekking card from Terraquest on a scale of 1: 175,000 for the K2 base bearing trek.