TRIP OVERVIEW
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world elevating 8,126 meters above sea level. This enormous mountain is believed to be “The Western Anchor to The Himalayas” which majestically lies in the Diamer district near Indus River of Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir administered by Pakistan. The name Nanga Parbat is a descendent of two Sanskrit words: ‘nagna’ and ‘parvata’ making a reasonable combination that translates to “Naked Mountain”. The mountain is also locally popular by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir defining “Huge Mountain”.
The 8,126 metered elevated peak was first discovered in 1895 by Europeans, The first expedition was carried out by Albert F.Mummery and Geoffrey Hastings but failed to reach the summit. Due to its accessibility, the attempt at its summit began in the early nineteenth century. Several German, American, British, and other mountaineers endeavored but couldn’t achieve till 1953. On July 3, 1953, an Australian climber, Hermann Buhi succeeded as the first solo ascent of The Killer Mountain without bottled oxygen making a remarkable history in the mountaineering world. The peak has earned several nicknames for its unique nature. It is equally famous as The Western Anchor to The Himalayas, Naked Mountain, Diamer or Deo Mira, and The Killer Mountain because of its high number of climber fatalities.
With a 22.3% fatality rate, the mountain is also popularly known as “Man Eater’ where one has to face one of the most intimidating rock walls on Earth. Nanga Parbat is a challenging experience for those who are seeking drastic mountaineering experiences. However, the mountain demands an extreme level of psychological strength and physicality that one must have to endure its hardship as the heart of this mountain is forged with a large bulk of ice and rock.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival at Islamabad Airport
Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, and many more cultural places in Islamabad.
Altitude 508 m
Meals N/A
Accommodation4-star Hotel
DAY 2: Expedition Preparation and Spare Day In Islamabad
One the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalize every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation 4-star Hotel
DAY 3: Drive To Chilas Through Karakoram Highway (1,265m)
After our final preparation, we will drive to Chilas through Karakoram Highway passing Abbottabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dasu, and Saxin village. Completing a nine-hour drive, we will reach our destination, Chilas, and spend an overnight there.
Altitude 1265 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Lodge
DAY 4: Drive To Halale Bridge And Trek To Kachal (3400m), 8 Hours Drive And Trek
On the fourth day of our expedition, we will resume our drive to Halala Bridge from Chilas. After a few hour drive, we will have our lunch and start the first trek of our journey to Kachal, a mesmerizing campsite from where you can enjoy some eye-catching landscapes. As soon as we arrive at Kachal, we will freshen up and get ready for our trek to the base camp.
Altitude 3400 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
DAY 5: Trek To Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3,850m) From Kachal, 5-6 Hours Trek
After an early breakfast in Kachal, we will start our trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp with great inquisitiveness. However, the trek will start getting tougher due to higher elevation. As soon as we arrive at the base camp, Nanga Parbat will majestically approach our sight with its outrageous enormity.
Our exhaustion will disappear with some magnificent sights of alpine forests, glacial valleys, and other peaks. We will spend our night on the lap of mighty Nanga Parbat dreaming of our glory to its invincible summit and prepare for our ascent.
Altitude 3850 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
DAY 6-45: Base Camp (3,850m) To the Summit 8,126m) Back To The Base Camp
We allocate about 38 days for the expedition from the Base Camp to the Summit and back to the Base Camp. Our team of Sherpas will fix the ropes throughout the trail. We will have the best possible and comfortable stay in our branded tents enjoying the hot meals prepared by our experienced cooks. We will continuously monitor the weather to fix a day for the Summit.
Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on the speculated day if everything goes as per the schedule.
Altitude 8126 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
DAY 46: Preparation For Descending Back
After accomplishing the summit, we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a night preparing to trek down to lower elevation.
Altitude 3850 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
DAY 47: Trek To Kachal
After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Kachal on the forty-seventh day. We will follow our descending route enjoying some exquisite sights and stay overnight in Kachal.
Altitude 3400 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Camping
DAY 48: Trek To Zangot And Drive Back To Chilas
Following our travel schedule, we will start to trek back to Zangot after a scrumptious breakfast. After our arrival at Zangot, we will have our lunch and drive back to Chilas and rest for the night.
Altitude 1265 m
Meals BLD
Accommodation Hotel/Lodge
DAY 49: Drive Back To Islamabad (8-9 Hours Drive)
Following our night in Chilas, we will drive back to the capital and rest after a nine-hour drive from Chilas We will freshen up and get ready for a spare day in Islamabad.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast And Lunch
Accommodation 4-star Hotel
DAY 50: Spare Day In Islamabad
After the completion of a forty-day expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Mragalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, and many more cultural places of this great city.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast And Farewell Dinner
Accommodation4-star Hotel
DAY 51: Fly Back To Home
Our expedition to the summit of Nanga Parbat concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.
Altitude 508 m
Meals Breakfast
Accommodation N/A
The Cost of the Expedition is $25500 USD Per Person (Sherpa from Nepal)
Includes
- Arrival and Departure at Islamabad Airport (pick up and drop off)
- Four nights hotel stay in Islamabad with Bed & Breakfast basis at a four-star hotel and a four-night hotel stay in Chilas in two-star normal category hotel with BB Plan.
- Expedition royalty and a permit from the Pakistan government to climb Nanga Parbat including the member, climbing Sherpa and working crew
- The cost for liaison officer with his/her salary, equipment, transport and accommodation will is included
- The cost includes garbage management fees
- Medical & emergency rescue insurance for all involved staff during the expedition.
- Team members will be updated about the weather forecast each day with the help of Swiss Weather Meteorology.
- Comprehensive medical kit
Excludes
- International air fare of the member
- Pakistan entry visa fees
- Extra nights hotel stays in Islamabad and Chilas
- Emergency evacuation insurance and medical cover insurance of the member
- Personal Climbing gears
- Sherpa Summit Bonus: USD 1800 bonus for each climbing Sherpa
- Tips: Tips for Cooking staff and porters.
- Anything not mentioned in the Cost Inclusion Section
Trip Notes
Please do remember these things.
Trekking in Gilgit-Baltistan of northern Pakistan is always challenging because of its unpredictable weather. We effort our best to schedule our trips in the most appropriate seasons. The above-mentioned itinerary may change as per the trip’s complexities but we guarantee you that the quality of service shall not be compromised at all. In case of delayed or canceled flights, we must inform you that besides the total number of days included in the itinerary, clients shall be obliged to bear the expenses of the extra days themselves. Somehow, 14K Expeditions will undoubtedly facilitate necessary arrangements for your convenience at a reasonable extra charge.
Furthermore, we shall not be responsible for missed International Flights or your luggage before our reception. However, we would be delighted to minimize your loss. We advise scheduling flexible time frames before and after trip departure.
Climbers are suggested not to carry extravagant materials for their own comfort. They are advised to compose their mental and physical health which will be significantly required to resist remoteness, higher altitude, extreme weather, and diversion from their beloved families.
Cost of Expedition
Expedition costs vary depending on factors including: group size, royalty and permit costs in different seasons, category of hotel accommodation, numbers of Sherpa’s allocated and equipment, type of arrangement and package customization. So, we would like to discuss with our client before offering the cost. Please feel free to contact Everest Expeditions Nepal for any information about in your selected package.
We are eternally thankful to you for joining us!