Expedition · Shigar Valley
Traverse the Biafo and Hispar glaciers via Snow Lake and the 5,151 m Hispar La, from Askole to Hunza.
Duration
20 Days / 19 Nights
Group size
2–10 people
Difficulty
Strenuous
Season
July - August
Destination: Shigar Valley travel guide
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The peoples, languages and faiths of Gilgit-Baltistan, local food, festivals such as Navroz and the Shandur Polo Festival, and the etiquette that earns a warm welcome.
A realistic 7-day Gilgit-Baltistan itinerary for first-time visitors, covering Hunza, Attabad Lake, Khunjerab Pass, Skardu, Shigar and Deosai, with driving times and buffer advice.
Everything you need to plan the K2 Base Camp and Concordia trek from Skardu: the day-by-day route along the Baltoro Glacier, the best months, permits, fitness and what it costs.
The Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek package costs from $3,500 per person. No payment is taken when you request a booking; our team confirms the final quote for your dates and group.
It is a 20-day, 19-night trip to Shigar Valley for groups of 2 to 10 travellers.
The package includes islamabad - skardu flight and gilgit - islamabad flight or road transfers, hotel stays in islamabad, skardu and hunza, jeep transfers skardu - askole and hispar - karimabad, trekking permit and national park fees, licensed guide, cook and porters, ropes, harnesses and glacier safety equipment, tents, mess tent and all meals on the trek and satellite phone and first aid kit for emergencies.
It is rated strenuous and is planned as a expedition trip.
The best season is July - August.
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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