Biafa La Trek Itinerary
The Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek in Pakistan takes you through a high-altitude glacier basin that stretches over 16 kilometers in width. This spectacular region is situated at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers and serves as an ancient ice highway that connects the two great mountain kingdoms of Hunza in the west and Baltistan in the east. The combined length of the Biafo-Hispar glacier is 120 kilometers, making it the second-longest glacier in the world outside the Polar Regions
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Day 1: Arrive in Islamabad
- Arrival at Islamabad, transfer to hotel.
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Day 2: Drive to Chilas
- Drive from Islamabad to Chilas, overnight at hotel.
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Day 3: Drive to Skardu
- Drive from Chilas to Skardu, overnight at hotel.
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Day 4: Sightseeing in Skardu
- More the sights of Skardu, relax and acclimatize.
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Day 5: Jeep drive to Askoli (3,048m)
- Travel by jeep to Askoli, the last village of the region. Overnight camping.
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Day 6: Trek to Namla (3,566m)
- Trek from Askoli to Namla. Overnight camping.
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Day 7: Trek to Mango (3,720m)
- Trek from Namla to Mango. Overnight camping.
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Day 8: Trek to Baintha (4,035m)
- Trek from Mango to Baintha. Overnight camping.
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Day 9: Rest Day in Baintha Camp
- Rest day for acclimatization and exploration around Baintha camp.
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Day 10: Trek to Morphogoro (4,300m)
- Trek from Baintha to Morphogoro. Overnight camping.
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Day 11: Trek to Hispar La Base Camp (4,590m)
- Trek from Morphogoro to Hispar La Base Camp. Overnight camping.
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Day 12: Cross Snow Lake and trek to Hispar La (5,151m)
- Cross Snow Lake and trek to Hispar La pass. Overnight camping.
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Day 13: Trek to Kani Basa (4,470m)
- Trek from Hispar La to Kani Basa. Overnight camping.
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Day 14: Trek to Jutan mal (4,170m)
- Trek from Kani Basa to Jutan mal. Overnight camping.
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Day 15: Trek to Bitanmal (3,760m)
- Trek from Jutan mal to Bitanmal. Overnight camping.
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Day 16: Trek to Falaling Chhish (3,600m)
- Trek from Bitanmal to Falaling Chhish. Overnight camping.
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Day 17: Trek to Hispar Village (2,302m)
- Trek from Falaling Chhish to Hispar Village. Overnight camping.
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Day 18: Drive to Karimabad (2,438m)
- Drive from Hispar Village to Karimabad, overnight at hotel.
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Day 19: Day free for sightseeing in Karimabad
- Free day for exploring Karimabad and the surrounding areas.
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Day 20: Drive to Naran/Besham
- Drive from Karimabad to Naran/Besham, overnight at hotel.
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Day 21: Drive to Islamabad
- Drive from Naran/Besham to Islamabad, overnight at hotel.
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Day 22: Fly Out and Goodbye
- Transfer to Islamabad airport for your flight out. End of services.
- Comprehensive airport pickup and drop-off services.
- Round-trip airfare between Islamabad and Skardu.
- Transportation, including briefings, debriefings, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Skardu, Askoli, Hushe, and Skardu.
- Three nights of accommodation in Islamabad, featuring twin-bed rooms with bed and breakfast provided.
- Three nights of full board accommodation in a Skardu hotel.
- Two nights of full board accommodation in a Chilas hotel.
- Coverage for local staff, encompassing wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Support from low porters to transport expedition and trekking equipment, as well as food supplies.
- Allowance for 75 kg of equipment per climbing member on the ascent.
- Allowance for 50 kg of equipment per climbing member on the descent.
- Provision of all trekking and base camp meals.
- Supply of comfortable member tents, mess tents, kitchen tents, storage tents, office tents, shower tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils.
- Assistance with reconfirming international flight tickets.
- Coverage of all camping fees, road taxes, and bridge crossing fees.
- Supply of low porters' equipment.
- Documentation and climbing permit.
- Management fees for CKNP West.
- Royalty fees and additional member fees.
- Kit allowance, food, and flight fare for the liaison officer.
- Availability of an electric generator/solar system at the base camp.
- Heating system at the base camp.
- Personal trekking gear (trekking boots, warm clothing, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc.).
- Travel insurance (must cover trekking activities and emergency evacuation).
- Visa fees, passport processing, and immigration-related costs.
- Meals and accommodation outside the trek (e.g., in Islamabad, Skardu, or other cities before and after the trek).
- Tips for guides, porters, and support staff.
- Personal medications, first-aid kits, and health-related supplies.
- Satellite phone rental, personal communication devices, or optional high-tech equipment.
- Alcohol, soft drinks, snacks, or any non-essential personal consumables.
- Any unforeseen expenses such as flight delays, additional transportation, or extra accommodation costs.
- Extra oxygen supplies or high-altitude equipment beyond what is provided by the trek organizers.
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter (unless required due to health issues and covered by insurance).
- Extended stays in Skardu or Islamabad due to delays, weather conditions, or logistical issues.
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