Hospitality Beyond Borders
Rush Lake & Patundas Trek
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18 Days / 17 Nights
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Summer
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Overview
Nestled in the majestic Karakoram Range, the Rush Lake & Patundas treks offer a soul-stirring immersion into the raw, unspoiled beauty of Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. Straddling the cultural divide of Hunza and Nagar valleys separated by the glacial-fed Hunza River these treks reveal not only nature’s splendor but also the warmth, resilience, and cultural richness of the local mountain communities. The Rush Lake Trek, tucked away in Nagar Valley, is a journey of both serenity and ch...
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- Rush Lake (4,694m) – One of the highest alpine lakes in the world
- Views of Karakoram giants – Rakaposhi, Golden Peak, Diran, Ultra, Passu, Shispar, and even K2 on clear days
- Barpu Glacier crossing – A thrilling walk across one of the region's largest glaciers
- Patundas Meadows – Lush high-altitude pastures offering 360° mountain views
- Cultural encounters – Experience the heritage and warm hospitality of Hunza and Nagar locals
- Accessible adventure – Ideal for those seeking challenging yet achievable short treks
- Breathtaking photography – Capture unparalleled alpine landscapes and unique cultural moments
What's Included
- All ground transportation, including domestic airport transfers
- Hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis during the tour
- Dome tent accommodation on a twin-sharing basis during trekking
- Single supplement available on request (including for solo female travelers)
- Camping gear (member, mess, kitchen, and toilet tents)
- Kitchen equipment and cooking utensils
- All meals during trekking (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Hot drinks: coffee, green tea, and hot water
- Fresh and packed meals as per itinerary
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- Professional tour guide
- Support staff: cook, assistants, helpers, and porters
- Insurance for all support staff
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Trekking permits and paperwork
- Waste management fee
- Toll and bridge crossing charges
- Visa assistance
Exclude
- Visa fee
- Personal travel insurance (for foreign participants)
- International flight tickets
- Personal clothing (shoes, jackets, trousers, etc.)
- Personal trekking equipment (ice axe, crampons, harness, helmet, etc.) – can be arranged on request
- Extra hotel nights not included in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for staff
- Personal or miscellaneous expenses
- Anything not listed under “Services Included”
Itinerary
Arrival in Islamabad, meet and assist, and transfer to a hotel for overnight stay.
Drive to Chilas along the Karakoram Highway or along the Kaghan Valley. Overnight stay in Chilas.
Drive from Chilas to Hunza along the Karakoram Highway. Enjoy the scenic views of mighty snow-covered mountain peaks and stopover at key landmarks. Overnight stay in Hunza.
After breakfast, rrive from Hunza to Hoper valley and start trekking to Baricho Kor. It is an easy yet a long trek by crossing a junction of glaciers.Overnight stay and meals in tents.
After breakfast, ascend to Chidin Harai for overnight stay. The first leg is steep yet provides magnificent views of Mair Peak, Haamdar campsite, Hoper and Hunza Valley besides the scenery of mountains guarding the Hunza and Nagar Valleys.
Short trek to Rush Lake and day hike to Rush Peak, overnight in tents. Enjoy the magnificent views of Golden Peak, Mair Peak, Barpu Glacier and also the views of k2 in a clear weather. The lake itself provides magnificent scenery of mountain reflection.
Trekking downhill to Phai Phari is easy yet slightly technical. Overnight stay in tents along the edge of glacier.
After breakfast in tents, start trekking to Haamdar campsite across the glacier. This day you cross the junction of Barpu and Haamdar glaciers with the help of local porters. The rest of the track is flat and easy along the glacier and the views are magnificent. Overnight stay and meals in tent.
Proceed to the Hoper valley via Shishkin and by crossing the confluence of Barpu glacier and Capal glacier. Lunch at Hoper and drive to Hunza for overnight stay in a hotel.
Explore the Hunza valley. Enjoy the traditional food and get ready for the next adventure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Drive from Hunza to Passu and trek to Passugar. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Luzdur campsite. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Patundas campsite. Enjoy the scenic views of the mountains and glaciers. Overnight stay and meals in tents.
Trek to Mulunghil campsite. Overnight stay in tents.
Trek down to Passu and drive to Hunza for overnight stay. Evening explore the local market.
Drive from Hunza to Naran along the Karakoram highway and then via babusar Pass. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Drive from Naran to islamabad. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel for overnight stay.
Explore Islamabad and afer dinner, proceed to the airport to fly homeland, end of services