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Adventure

Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek

by Hunza Adventure Tours

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Duration

21D / 20N

Departs from

islamabad

Transport

Road

Stay

camping

Destinations Covered

Skardu Askole Biafo Glacier Snow Lake Hispar Glacier Hunza Valley

Overview

A 21-day technical glacier trek traversing the Biafo and Hispar glaciers to Snow Lake at 4,800m, crossing Hispar La at 5,151m. Starting from Skardu via Askole, the route follows moraines and ice fields through the heart of the Karakoram range, connecting Baltistan with Hunza.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

What's Included

Included

>20 Nights & 21 days
>Pickup: Islamabad
>Airport pick and drop.
>Best tourist class hotels accommodation
>All meals during trek
>Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tents
>Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear
>Services of English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters.
>15 kg of personal baggage during trek.
>Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
>Trekking fee and permit process.
>Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff
>Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
>All land transport involved in the itinerary.
>One Ice axe and safety ropes for the group
>International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance
>Hotel early check in and late checkout.
>Lunch and dinner during your time in hotels (Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu).
>Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
>Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
>Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Hunza Adventure Tours.
>Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
>Any other service or product that is not agreed or mentioned herein this.
>Single supplement.
>40% of payment in advance should be made up 1 month earlier or as soon as the trip is confirmed, since it is a proof that you are sure to attempt the trip. It should be done as alluded so that the company can manage all the necessary documents, permissions and required field staffs.
>The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.
>The advance payment is not refundable in case of overturning the trip in any condition on behalf of the client.
>The advance payment is only refundable if the holding company shows any technical impediments regarding the trip.
>No refund is made for 40% deposit amount in case of delay arrival, no show or cancellation of trip for any other else reason.
>For any consideration regarding the terms alluded, a bilateral negotiation can be attempted between the hosting company and the client
>The advance payment can be directly deposited to our bank account through any bank in the world.

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PKR 125,000

Price on request/ person

Day-by-Day Itinerary

What's Included

Included

>20 Nights & 21 days
>Pickup: Islamabad
>Airport pick and drop.
>Best tourist class hotels accommodation
>All meals during trek
>Sleeping tents, mattresses, kitchen tents
>Kitchen equipment, crockery, fuel, cooking, camping, cleaning and related gear
>Services of English speaking guide, expert cook and low altitude porters.
>15 kg of personal baggage during trek.
>Porterage at airport and hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc.
>Trekking fee and permit process.
>Insurance of crew; i.e. guide, cook, porters/staff
>Safety rope and basic necessary gear.
>All land transport involved in the itinerary.
>One Ice axe and safety ropes for the group
>International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance
>Hotel early check in and late checkout.
>Lunch and dinner during your time in hotels (Islamabad, Chilas and Skardu).
>Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
>Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
>Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
>Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Hunza Adventure Tours.
>Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
>Any other service or product that is not agreed or mentioned herein this.
>Single supplement.
>40% of payment in advance should be made up 1 month earlier or as soon as the trip is confirmed, since it is a proof that you are sure to attempt the trip. It should be done as alluded so that the company can manage all the necessary documents, permissions and required field staffs.
>The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.The full settlement of the payment should be cleared before the client proceeds for the trip or any kind of service at the arrival in Pakistan.
>The advance payment is not refundable in case of overturning the trip in any condition on behalf of the client.
>The advance payment is only refundable if the holding company shows any technical impediments regarding the trip.
>No refund is made for 40% deposit amount in case of delay arrival, no show or cancellation of trip for any other else reason.
>For any consideration regarding the terms alluded, a bilateral negotiation can be attempted between the hosting company and the client
>The advance payment can be directly deposited to our bank account through any bank in the world.

Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek

Destinations Covered

Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary

2Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas/Besham (Mini Van 480 km).a) Weather permitting, we take a spectacular flight to the hig

3Drive to Skardu from Chilas In case of flight cancellation (275 km).a) Overnight Masherbrum Hotel. Preparations for our

4Drive to Askole 3000m (Approx 7-8 hours).We will travel by jeep with our crew and supplies along the Shigar and Braldu v

5Trek to Namla 3650m/11,800 ft (Approx 6-8 hours).The walk from Askolie to Namla is on an easy gentle plain first and the

6Hike to Mango 3700m/12,130ft (Approx 7 hours).This can take 7 hours or more. We walk on the moraines of Biafo Glacier as

7Trek to Biantha 4000m/13,120ft.From Mongo, we get on to the white Biafo Glacier where the walking is easier and then we

8Acclimatisation at Baintha 4000m/13,120 ft.Camp, rest day. Wash up, relax, read, climb on a steep ridge for outstanding

9Trek to Marphogoro 4400m/14,430 ft (Approx 6-8 hours).Six to eight hours of walking. Getting onto the glacier is tricky.

10Trek to Snow Lake 4800 m/15,750 ft (Approx 6-7 hours).The trek takes about 6 to 7 hours over ice and snow. Once again we

11Trek to Hisper Pass 5151m/16,895 ft (Approx 6-7 hours).A 6 to 7-hour walk on slopes of about 30 degrees takes us to the

12Trek to Kani Basa 4500m/14,760 ft (Approx 8 hours).This is a long day’s walk and can take more than 8 hours. We want to

13Trek to Jutmal 4200m/13,780 ft (Approx 7 hours).This will take about 7 hours and on the way, we will cross the Jutmal Gl

14Hike to Bitanmal 3600m/ 11,800 ft (8 hours).This section takes about 8 hours. On the way, Pumory Glacier is crossed and

15Trek to Falaling Chhish 3600m/11,800 ft (Approx 4One more glacier to cross! This is Kunyang Glacier. The walking does ge

16Hike to Hispar Village 3400m/ 11,150 ft (Approx 4 hours).Another short day of about 4 hours. Some streams have to be cro

17Trek to Huru 3000m/ 9,840 ft and Drive to Hunza (Approx 4-5)This takes about a few hours of walking on a jeep road and h

18Drive to Besham 1280m (10-12 hours).Early Morning after breakfast drive to Besham short stay en route for photography, L

19Drive to Islamabad (Approx 7 hrs).Early morning we will drive to Islamabad, en-route we will visit the Taxila Museum. Co

20Rest day in Islamabad/Contingency day.Overnight stay in Islamabad.

21Trip Concluded in Islamabad.After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your return flights

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Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek

Destinations Covered

Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary

2Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas/Besham (Mini Van 480 km).a) Weather permitting, we take a spectacular flight to the hig

3Drive to Skardu from Chilas In case of flight cancellation (275 km).a) Overnight Masherbrum Hotel. Preparations for our

4Drive to Askole 3000m (Approx 7-8 hours).We will travel by jeep with our crew and supplies along the Shigar and Braldu v

5Trek to Namla 3650m/11,800 ft (Approx 6-8 hours).The walk from Askolie to Namla is on an easy gentle plain first and the

6Hike to Mango 3700m/12,130ft (Approx 7 hours).This can take 7 hours or more. We walk on the moraines of Biafo Glacier as

7Trek to Biantha 4000m/13,120ft.From Mongo, we get on to the white Biafo Glacier where the walking is easier and then we

8Acclimatisation at Baintha 4000m/13,120 ft.Camp, rest day. Wash up, relax, read, climb on a steep ridge for outstanding

9Trek to Marphogoro 4400m/14,430 ft (Approx 6-8 hours).Six to eight hours of walking. Getting onto the glacier is tricky.

10Trek to Snow Lake 4800 m/15,750 ft (Approx 6-7 hours).The trek takes about 6 to 7 hours over ice and snow. Once again we

11Trek to Hisper Pass 5151m/16,895 ft (Approx 6-7 hours).A 6 to 7-hour walk on slopes of about 30 degrees takes us to the

12Trek to Kani Basa 4500m/14,760 ft (Approx 8 hours).This is a long day’s walk and can take more than 8 hours. We want to

13Trek to Jutmal 4200m/13,780 ft (Approx 7 hours).This will take about 7 hours and on the way, we will cross the Jutmal Gl

14Hike to Bitanmal 3600m/ 11,800 ft (8 hours).This section takes about 8 hours. On the way, Pumory Glacier is crossed and

15Trek to Falaling Chhish 3600m/11,800 ft (Approx 4One more glacier to cross! This is Kunyang Glacier. The walking does ge

16Hike to Hispar Village 3400m/ 11,150 ft (Approx 4 hours).Another short day of about 4 hours. Some streams have to be cro

17Trek to Huru 3000m/ 9,840 ft and Drive to Hunza (Approx 4-5)This takes about a few hours of walking on a jeep road and h

18Drive to Besham 1280m (10-12 hours).Early Morning after breakfast drive to Besham short stay en route for photography, L

19Drive to Islamabad (Approx 7 hrs).Early morning we will drive to Islamabad, en-route we will visit the Taxila Museum. Co

20Rest day in Islamabad/Contingency day.Overnight stay in Islamabad.

21Trip Concluded in Islamabad.After breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your return flights

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