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                Batura Trek in Karakorum Upper Hunza Valley Pakistan

This the trek goes along one of the largest glaciers in Pakistan Karakoram Range located in upper Hunza Valley measured 62 kilometers long starting from the Karakorum Highway ( the eighth wonder of the world while traveling China). The trek is exciting with superb views of Batura peaks in the Karakorum Range. There is five to seven days trek passing through a mesmerizing landscape, lush green meadows, icefalls from the Karakorum mountains incredible. The walk along the glacier is exciting.

                                                                            

 

Day1      Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel in the afternoon visit to the federal capital of Pakistan which has been built under the shade of MargallaHills of Photwar mountains of Pakistan. You will visit Shah Faisal Mosque it is one of the largest mosques in South Asia built-in 1977 with a donation of King Shah Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The architecture of the mosque gives an amazing experience of the Muslim Worl. There is the Islamic University in-ground flower. 

Day2      Drive to Chilas  (10-12 Hours)The journey on the Karakorum Highway is most exciting and thrilling. It is a monument to the engineering feast and one of the most spectacular roads and the world’s highest metalled border crossing. It connects Pakistan and China stretching over a distance of 1300km between Islamabad and Kashgar, winding through three mountain ranges and following the ancient Silk route along the Indus Valley to the Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass. Soon after  an hour drive from Islamabad, we pass through the historical town of Taxila, beautiful hill station of Abbottabad, quake-affected lush green towns of Mansehra, Shinkiari, and finally meet the great Indus on Thakot Bridge. From there onward the road snails along the bank of the Indus with contrasting landscape after every two kilometers. We pass through Besham, Dassu, Komila and Shatial to arrive at Chilas with many rocks carving and inscriptions along the way left by Chinese pilgrims and ancient travelers of 5th century A.D. Overnight at Shangri-La Midway House.

Day3      Drive to Passu five to six hours exciting journey on Karakorum Highway starts from Chilas visiting the ancient rock carvings along the mighty Indus River left by travelers, invaders, conquerors and pilgrims on their way to the subcontinent from central Asian countries who crossed the mountain passes of Hindukush and Karakorum mountains to access sub-continent. -You will the giant Killer Mountain Nanga Parbat 8,125 m the second highest in Pakistan and ninth in the world from the viewpoint. You will also view Rakhaposshi 77,88 m, Haramosh 7,400 m, and Diran Peak 6225 m to the north from the same viewpoint. The interesting moment is to stop at the junction of three mountain Ranges of Pakistan to the North Karakorum, to the South Himalaya, and to the west Hindukush along with the meeting point of Indus and Gilgit River. Three hours after Chilas you will turn towards Hunza Valley before entering Gilgit city which the administrative center of Gilgit-Baltistan. Another mind-blowing highlight of the day is the old Silk route on your way. We will cross Central Hunza Valley passing through Attabad Lake and charming villages Gojal Upper Hunza Valley and will reach Passu a beautiful village with superb views of Passu Cones and numerous snow-covered mountains in the surrounding. Overnight stay in the hotel and preparation of the porters for the next days trekking.

Day 4     Trek to Yazbin It is an easy three hours walk from Passu to the camp along the left side of Batura Glacier will be hot if there is a sunny day. The campsite on the moraine Glacier with a single hut which is used by the people on their way to summer pastures and trekking the water source from the glacier camping on the sandy campsite. In the afternoon there is an interesting hike up to Yazbin Pass above the camp. It takes two ascending to the pass a baren flat ground with magnificent views of Batura Glacier and the mountains ahead where you will go in the next days. It is worth going on this hike in order to acclimatize.  

Day 5     Trek to Yashprit(6-7 hours) this morning we will walk about two and a half hours on the moraine of the glacier on a clear path and then crossed to the lateral moraine of the Batura Glacier sometimes you will come across under trees and sometimes in baren land breezing from the glacier. You will reach in a beautiful lush green summer village with a couple of huts which was used to full with the people who stayed for the summer with cattle but now a few male use to live here. It is one of the beautiful campsites with spring water and view at 3800 m. 

Day 6     Trek to Kalohukhil(3-4) This morning we live Yashprit along the lateral moraine with lush green meadows to right and snow-covering mountains towards the left side of the glacier. The mind-blowing views are inspiring and lifetime experience it is not parallel to any other trek of the Karakorum Mountains. You will arrive at Khikhil a summer village with a couple of small huts with flower sheets in the surroundings you will find hundreds of colorful herbs and bushes. Camp at 4000 m. 

Day 7     Trek to Guchisum(4-5 hours) It is an exciting walk to the next camp following the stream flowing from Urthom Nala from the northeast. We get to the huge plane meadow with an amazing landscape, unlike the other days as we go higher new views with different clours and natural beauty, the Yaks around here add to the beauty of the valley looking surprisingly. The day is easier than the previous days. you will reach a place with some remains summer house with stone circles which was used to stay during the summer by the people Passu some years ago, but now everyone went out home the advent of education change the life of the people from the beautiful mountains to the crowded cities of the country and some moved beyond the country too. You will camp here at about 4,500 m with superb views of Batura Glacier and the sky-touching mountains.

Day 8 and 9    Trek to Yashprit and Passu:  you can return back to Passu easily in two days I have done it several times in this way. If you wish to stay more days here Yashprit is the best place to have a day to relax and enjoy the natural beauty.

Day 10  Drive to Karimabad two hour drive to Karimabad Visit to Altit & Baltit Forts,   

We will start our day by visiting fairy-tale like a castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a landmark built about 900 years ago, in 2004 tentatively enlisted UNESCO’s World Heritage.  After lunch at a traditional Hunza home, we will visit Altit Fort and Duiker. We will witness the mesmerizing sunset view at Eagle’s Nest Duiker and an awe-inspiring view of Hunza. Duiker is situated at an altitude of 2935 meters high above sea level.  Overnight stay at Egle Nest Hotel

Day 11 Drive to Gilgit: This morning we will drive two-hour drive to Gilgit and visit the Gilgit City and British Graveyards who were buried here during the Brish era in Gilgit-Baltistan, this visit will give you the brief history of Gilgit-Baltistan and British rule in Pakistan. Another highlight in Gilgit is worth visiting Kargah Budha 6 Km to the westKargah Buddha, a rock carving beside the KargahNullah (steam) 6km west of Gilgit along the old road to Punial, is the most popular short outing from Gilgit. The Buddha figure is about 3m tall and looks down protectively over Gilgit. It was carved in the 7th century and its workmanship reveals a talented master.

Day 12 Fly to Islamabad and overnight stay. A wonderful one hour flight over the great mountains Karakorum, Hindukush, and Himalaya. 

Day 13 Fly to home sweet home