Camp beside one of the highest alpine lakes on the planet. At sunrise, scramble to 5,098 m and see Spantik, the Hispar peaks and, on a clear morning, K2 on the horizon.
Short daily distances, serious altitude. This is scenery you have to earn.
Fast Facts
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Grade
- Challenging
- Max Altitude
- 5,098 m
- Best Season
- July to September
- Stay
- Hotels & camping
- Departure
- Islamabad
Trip Highlights
- Camping at Rush Lake
- Rush Peak summit panorama
- Bualtar and Miar glacier crossings
- Golden Peak and Ultar views
- Hunza and Nagar culture
Day by Day
Day 1
Drive Islamabad to Chilas.
Day 2
Continue to Karimabad, Hunza.
Day 3
Acclimatization day in Hunza: Altit village and sunset at Duikar.
Day 4
Jeep to Hoper, cross the Bualtar Glacier and trek to Bericho Kor, about 3,300 m.
Day 5
Trek over high pastures to Chidin Harai, about 4,400 m.
Day 6
Short, steep climb to Rush Lake, about 4,694 m. Camp by the shore.
Day 7
Optional sunrise summit of Rush Peak, 5,098 m, or a rest day at the lake.
Day 8
Descend via Phahi Phari toward Hamdar.
Day 9
Trek down to Hoper and drive to Karimabad.
Day 10
Drive to Chilas or Naran.
Day 11
Return to Islamabad.
What's Included
- Local trekking guide
- Camping support
- Group transport
- Scheduled meals and expedition logistics
What's Not Included
- Personal equipment
- Summit specific gear if required
- Insurance
- Rescue costs
Important Information
- The jump from Chidin Harai to the lake is significant. Anyone showing altitude symptoms stays lower.
- The Rush Peak summit is a non technical scramble but depends on snow conditions and individual acclimatization.
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