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Patundas Meadows Trek

Climb from Passu to the high Patundas meadows above the Passu and Batura glaciers, facing the Passu Cones.

  • Duration

    6 Days / 5 Nights

  • Group size

    1–15 people

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    May - October

Overview

Patundas is a broad meadow at around 4,000 m between the Passu and Batura glaciers in Upper Hunza. The climb from Passu follows the edge of the Passu Glacier and is steep, but the camp at the top looks straight across to the Passu Cathedral, Shishpar and Passu Sar, with the Batura Glacier stretching away below. The trip also includes Borith Lake, the Hussaini suspension bridge and Attabad Lake, making it a good first trek for fit walkers.

Destination: Hunza Valley travel guide

Highlights

  • Patundas meadows (about 4,000 m)
  • Views of the Passu Cones, Shishpar and Passu Sar
  • Passu and Batura glaciers from above
  • Hussaini suspension bridge, Borith Lake and Attabad Lake

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Fly to Gilgit, drive to Passu (2,500 m)

  2. 2

    Day 2: Trek along the Passu Glacier to Patundas (about 4,000 m)

  3. 3

    Day 3: Explore the Patundas meadows and Batura viewpoints

  4. 4

    Day 4: Descend to Passu, visit Borith Lake and the Hussaini bridge

  5. 5

    Day 5: Drive past Attabad Lake to Karimabad

  6. 6

    Day 6: Drive to Gilgit, fly to Islamabad

What's included

  • Islamabad - Gilgit flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled
  • Hotel stays in Passu and Karimabad
  • Private transport in Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Camping at Patundas and all meals on the trek
  • Local trekking guide and porters

Travelling with us

  • Reply within 12 hours. Every email, form and WhatsApp message gets a personal reply from our team within 12 hours (Pakistan time, UTC+5).
  • Islamabad airport pickup. We meet you at Islamabad International Airport (ISB) on arrival and take you back for your flight home.
  • Private tours for your group. Every package runs as a private trip for you, your family or friends, on your dates. No strangers, no fixed departures.
  • A local team in Gilgit-Baltistan. Our drivers and guides live in the valleys you visit and re-plan the route around weather, roads and flights.

Read our Pakistan travel guide, safety information and payment and cancellation terms.

Questions travellers ask us

How much does the Patundas Meadows Trek package cost?

The Patundas Meadows Trek package costs from $550 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.

How long is the Patundas Meadows Trek trip?

It is a 6-day, 5-night trip to Hunza Valley for groups of 1 to 15 travellers.

What is included in the Patundas Meadows Trek package?

The package includes islamabad - gilgit flights or road transfer if flights are cancelled, hotel stays in passu and karimabad, private transport in gilgit-baltistan, camping at patundas and all meals on the trek and local trekking guide and porters.

How difficult is the Patundas Meadows Trek trip?

It is rated moderate and is planned as a trekking trip.

When is the best time for the Patundas Meadows Trek trip?

The best season is May - October.

How do I book the Patundas Meadows Trek package?

Choose your dates and number of travellers on the booking page and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away, and our team contacts you to confirm availability and payment.

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