Go on this amazing 6-day trip in Pakistan and see breathtaking views of the Nanga Parbat North Face and Himalayan ranges from Fairy Meadows

It is incredible to believe that in just less than a week out of the office, you can reach the base camp of the one of the greatest mountain on Earth, Nanga Parbat Base Camp. On this trek you witness some of the most breathtaking scenery, visiting some of the highest villages in the world, and admiring sunrise over the Himalayan snow-capped peaks and Nanga Parbat Glacier. From the Fairy Meadows, we gaze up at the mighty Nanga Parbat summit.

Nanga Parbat is truly an awesome spectacle. It is the ninth highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Pakistan after K2. The south face is the largest in the world extending over four kilometres above base camp. To date there have only been five ascents from the south. The north face is equally intimidating. In contrast to the south face’s steep rock and ice a broad barrier of seracs that extend the width of the mountain guards the snowy north face.

Climbing History: Nanga Parbat has been always remained challenge for the mountaineers and adventure seekers. It has so far claimed more than 50 lives. it was climbed by the legendary mountaineer, Hermann Buhl, first time in June 1953. A lot of mountaineers perished on Nanga Parbat since 1895, even today it is claming a heavy tell of human life lives from the mountaineers in search of adventure and thrill or becoming its victims in persuit of their eagerness to find new and absolutely unclimbed route leading to its summit.Climbers before the Second World War were convinced that the only way to climb the mountain was from the north via a long arc extending over Rakhiot Peak (7010m), between the two summits of Silberzacken and finally to the summit of Nanga Parbat thereby avoiding a more direct ascent of the north face. The route was dangerously prone to avalanche and exposed to bad weather. 31 people died attempting to climb the mountain leading to it acquiring the infamous name of the “Killer Mountain”. Nanga Parbat is a difficult approach because the over land journey to its valley involves an arduous trek across the rugged hills.Nowadays it is not such a killer and there are other peaks that could inherit the nickname (eg Ultar or Batura I).Hermann Buhl’s summit route has only been repeated once (Slovak, 1971) to this day. His ascent marked only the third 8000m ascent after Annapurna I (1950) and Everest and was the only first summit of all the 8000ers to be done without oxygen and of course solo. Most attempts nowadays are via the Westerly Diamer face, which is generally considered to be the easiest and safest with the Kinshofer Route, the normal route.

Departure Dates

2019 Departures

April:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

June:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

July:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

August:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

September:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

October:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

November:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

2020 Departures

April:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

June:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

July:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

August:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

September:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

October:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

November:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

2021 Departures

April:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

June:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

July:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

August:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

September:  1st,  3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

October:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

November:  1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 11th,  13th,  15th, 17th, 19th, 21th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th

Quick Facts:

Maximum Altitude: 4126 m

Difficulty Level: Easy

Airport: Gilgit, Pakistan

Starting and Ending Point: The trek starts and ends at Skardu.

ATM: Chilas Bazaar has the last ATM point.

Best Time to travel to Fariy Meadows Nanag Parbat Base Camp Trek

Travelling to these giant base camps has its on-peak and off-peak seasons. For ordinary tourists, the golden season to take a Mt. Fariy Meadows Nanag Parbat Base Camp Trek would be in April to November. At these times of the year, the skies are clearer, with very few days where visibility is even slightly limited.

There is very little rain and snow, and daytime temperatures, while not the hottest in the year, are well above freezing, and quite comfortable for trekking and touring the region. Although, you will still need some warm clothes for the nights, which can still get quite cold.

Tips for Fairy Meadows Nanga Parbat Base Camp

• Bring enough money: There are no ATMs in valleys, so one is advised to carry enough money with them in case of need for an emergency. And even for buy trekking equipments in Skardu. It is one of the best and cheapest place to buy the same.
• Mentally prepare yourself:As this is not an easy trek, you should prepare yourself mentally for the task that is ahead of you. This means, be prepared for extreme weather conditions, All accommodation on the trek to Fariy Meadows Nanag Parbat Base Camp Trek is in tents. There are limited options for showers lower down on the trail, if you decide to use them, however, many people keep clean by using baby wipes and a bowl of warm water each day. The toilet situations can be difficult at times, as in the camps they are generally not Western-style toilets, rather just a hole in the ground instead of a toilet bowl.
• What to Carry: Warm clothes, sun glasses, trekking boots, gloves, trekking stick, woolen caps among other trekking equipments you want to carry. However, the most important thing to bring is a good pair of trekking shoes that you have hiked in previously. Skardu is a great place to buy trekking clothes that are both cheap and of decent quality. If you can bring your own sleeping bag otherwise you can rent one for about 3-4 $ a day.
• Prepare for extreme weather: If it’s sunny you might be surprised at how warm it can get during the day. Most trekkers wear t-shirts and shorts for the first few days while the elevation is still low. When the sun sets the temperatures drop quick. Wear a warm hat while sleeping and take a Nalgene bottle filled with hot water and keep it in your sleeping bag to stay warm.
• Stay Hydrated:Make sure to drink plenty of water while on the trek. Do carry extra water bottles with you at all times.
• Altitude Headaches:A headache can be one of the first signs of altitude problems.  Do carry suitable medications for the same. Small headaches are common and should not stop you from trekking or worry you. However if it persists or increases, it might be advisable to ascend or even trek down.
• Avoid the Sun:Taking care of your skin and eyes are important. Sunburns happen much quicker at high elevation so make sure to apply sunscreen a few times a day and wear a hat. Sunglasses are a must have and if you wear prescription glasses it’s good to come to Pakistan with a pair of prescription sunglasses or at least clip-ons.
• Dress in Layers: Layering allows you to easily regulate your body temperature and stay comfortable while trekking.  It’s even better if your layers have zippers so that you have even more control of your body temperature.
• Bring a camera: This trek is one of the most beautiful Karakorum Treks. So much so, that one would want to stop at every step and take pictures to make memories for life.
• Bring Extra Batteries/Charging Packs:In the cold, your batteries will die much quicker than they do at home. This holds true for basically every kind of electronic you’ll be using from phones to cameras to kindles. While some of the tea houses allow you to charge things, they all charge you for it (some more than others). An easy way to avoid this is to bring spare batteries and a portable charger.

The preparation before trekking to this area should be adequate. Beside some of the few obligatory items like hiking boots, warm clothes, UV sun-block etc, there are a lot of things that you need to carry on your way ahead. A lot of stuff that you might not have considered taking along are mentioned here; these things may seem unnecessary at first but would enhance your trekking experience once you start your trip.

Read more about  Essential Trekking Kit

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