The series of ridges that culminate in the ice crest of Nanga Parbat (8,125) is the ninth highest in the world, second in Pakistan after K2. Follow a jeep track from Gurikot, along the fertile, wooded Khirirn Valley for 40 kilometers to the army post at Chilim. We also cross the Deosai Plateau to Skardu. The best-known treks from Astor lead west and southwest, to the east and south sides of Nanga Parbat.
Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad
Day 02: Islamabad-Skardu or Chilas if no flight
Day 03: Free day in Skardu or drive from Chilas
Day 04: Skardu – Arandu
Day 05: Arandu – Tsas Chumic (3,300m)
Day 06: Tsas Chumic – Balucho (3,750m)
Day 07: Balucho – Laila Peak Base Camp
Day 08: Rest Day
Day 09: Climb 4,800m Peak
Day 10: Laila Peak Base Camp – Spantik Base Camp
Day 11: Spantik Peak Base Camp – Haramosh Base Camp
Day 12: Haramosh Pass
Day 13: Haramosh Pass – Kutwal Lake
Day 14: Kutwal Lake – Iskary
Day 15: Iskary – Dassu
Day 16: Dassu-Karimabad Hunza (2,500m)
Day 17: Karimabad Hunza
Day 18: Karimabad – Basham
Day 19: Besham – Islamabad
Day 20: Fly to destination