Trek
Snow Lake Trek
Walk across one of the largest ice basins on Earth outside the poles
Duration
16 Days
Type
Glacier Trek
Difficulty
Strenuous
Best Season
July – August
Start / End
Askole
Group Size
4 – 10 People
Overview
Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) is a vast glacial basin surrounded by towering peaks, reached via the Biafo and Hispar glacier systems. This trek is a true expedition into remote high-altitude wilderness, rewarding trekkers with some of the most dramatic glacier scenery in the Karakoram.
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Itinerary
Days 1–5 — Biafo Glacier approach
Trek along the Biafo Glacier with acclimatization stops.
Days 6–11 — Snow Lake basin
Continue to Snow Lake basin and surrounding camps.
Days 12–16 — Return
Return trek and transport out.
Included
- Guide
- Porters
- Camping equipment
- All meals during trek
Not Included
- Flights
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips
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