Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) is the ninth highest mountain in the world and the western end of the Himalaya, rising above the Indus valley in Gilgit Baltistan. Its name means naked mountain. Before its first ascent many climbers lost their lives on its slopes, which gave it the name Killer Mountain. Hermann Buhl reached the summit alone on 3 July 1953 during the German Austrian expedition led by Karl Herrligkoffer. Today the normal route is the Kinshofer route on the Diamir face, first climbed in 1962. We approach by road to Chilas, jeep into the Diamir valley and trek in about three days to Base Camp at about 4,200 m. On the mountain we set Camp 1 at about 5,000 m, Camp 2 at about 6,000 m above the Kinshofer Wall, Camp 3 at about 6,800 m and Camp 4 at about 7,200 m.
| 1 | Departure/Return Location | International Airport, Islamabad |
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| 2 | Mountain Range: Himalaya | Region: Diamir, Gilgit Baltistan |
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| 3 | Elevation: 8,126 m | Best Time: Mid June to end of July |
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| 4 | Duration: 45 Days | Zone: Open |
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Day 1Arrive in Islamabad (540 m)Our team meets you at Islamabad airport and takes you to your hotel. Rest after your flight. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2Expedition briefing in IslamabadOfficial expedition briefing at the Ministry of Tourism with the Alpine Club of Pakistan, final paperwork, gear check and last shopping. Overnight in hotel.
Day 3Drive to Chilas (1,265 m)A long drive of about 10 to 12 hours on the Karakoram Highway (or over the Babusar Pass in summer) to Chilas on the Indus. Overnight in hotel.
Day 4Jeep to the Diamir valley road head and trekJeep from Chilas into the Diamir valley to the road end, then a first walk through the villages of the valley with local porters. Overnight in tent.
Day 5Trek to Kutagali (about 3,500 m)Walk up through forest and summer pastures to Kutagali. Overnight in tent.
Day 6Trek to Nanga Parbat Diamir Base Camp (about 4,200 m)A last walk on moraine to Base Camp below the huge Diamir face. Set up camp and the puja ceremony. Overnight in tent.
Day 7 to 40Climbing period on Nanga Parbat (8,126 m)We climb the Kinshofer route on the Diamir face with fixed ropes on the Kinshofer Wall. Camp 1 at about 5,000 m, Camp 2 at about 6,000 m, Camp 3 at about 6,800 m and Camp 4 at about 7,200 m. After acclimatisation rotations we wait for a weather window for the long summit day.
Day 41Trek from Base Camp to KutagaliClean up Base Camp and walk down to Kutagali. Overnight in tent.
Day 42Trek to the road head and drive to ChilasWalk out to the road head and drive to Chilas. Overnight in hotel.
Day 43Drive to IslamabadAbout 10 to 12 hours back to Islamabad. Overnight in hotel.
Day 44Debriefing in IslamabadOfficial debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Spare day. Overnight in hotel.
Day 45Fly homeTransfer to Islamabad airport for your flight home.
Services Include:| Expedition permit, royalty and all government fees |
| Ministry of Tourism briefing and debriefing in Islamabad |
| Liaison officer fees, kit allowance and insurance where required |
| Airport pick up and drop off in Islamabad |
| Hotel in Islamabad on bed and breakfast as per itinerary |
| Hotel in Chilas on full board as per itinerary |
| All road transport Islamabad to Chilas and back by private vehicle |
| All jeep transport to and from the trek start |
| Porters to carry expedition loads to Base Camp and back |
| Experienced guide on the approach trek |
| Base Camp cook and kitchen team |
| All meals during the trek and at Base Camp |
| Base Camp tents: sleeping, dining, kitchen, toilet and shower tents with tables, chairs and mattresses |
| Gas and fuel for cooking at Base Camp |
| Wages, food, equipment and insurance for all staff and porters |
| First aid kit at Base Camp |
| Garbage management and transport of waste back to Skardu |
| International flights to and from Islamabad |
| Pakistan visa fee |
| Travel, medical and helicopter rescue insurance (mandatory) |
| Lunch and dinner in Islamabad |
| Personal climbing gear and clothing |
| High altitude porters and high altitude food above Base Camp (available on request) |
| Supplementary oxygen (available on request) |
| Extra hotel nights or meals caused by early return, flight delays or road closures |
| Excess baggage on domestic flights |
| Drinks, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses |
| Summit bonus for climbing staff |
| Tips for guides, cooks and porters |
| Helicopter rescue costs |
| Anything not listed under included services |
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