Trek
Rakaposhi Trek (Base Camp)
Trek to the Base Camp of Pakistan's Most Beautiful Mountain
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Difficulty
Hard
Max Altitude
3,800m (Base Camp)
Best Season
June – September
Start / End
Hunza (Karimabad)
Distance
~40 km round trip
Overview
Rakaposhi (7,788m) is the 27th highest mountain in the world and arguably the most photographed peak in Pakistan. Its massive south face rises an extraordinary 5,800m from the Hunza Valley floor. The trek to Rakaposhi Base Camp is challenging but enormously rewarding.
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Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive Karimabad
Briefing. Overnight hotel.
Day 2 — Drive to Minapin + Trek to Tagafari
4–5 hrs, 3,300m. Shepherd huts or camp.
Day 3 — Tagafari → Rakaposhi Base Camp
3–4 hrs, 3,800m. Epic south face views.
Day 4 — Rest/acclimatization at Base Camp
Hike to moraine for different angles. Sunrise views unmissable.
Day 5 — Base Camp → Tagafari
Return, 3–4 hrs.
Day 6 — Tagafari → Minapin → Karimabad
3–4 hrs trek + drive. Celebratory dinner.
Day 7 — Return to Islamabad
Via KKH or continue to next destination.
Included
- Transport Karimabad–Minapin
- Camping equipment
- All meals during trek
- Licensed guide
- Porter
- Permits
Not Included
- Hotel in Karimabad (pre/post)
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
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