When Eduard Koblmiller set foot in the valley during his successful K6 expedition in 1970, he described it as a place of “unusual and primordial beauty“. The Nangma Valley looks like an impressionist painting with extreme colour contrasts and abstract lines that point to the sky with astonishing verticality. The valley’s beauty is almost touching, and unlike other and much more famous places, the base camps are only a short hike from the valley.
Arrival at Islamabad International airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day. In the afternoon you can enjoy a city tour (visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum etc.)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Altitude:540m
Driving duration: 40mins
Start point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu (1-hour scenic flight). Free day for sightseeing and necessary purchasing from Skardu Bazar. We will visit Manthal Rock Budha, Kharpocho fort, Organic village and Skardu Bazar.
Or In case of flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude: 2250m
Driving duration: 2 hours
Drive to Khaplu, passing through small villages of Ghanche district to reach; en route, we will have short stops at the meeting point of Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari and visit Yugo. Enjoy traditional lunch at Yugo and a cultural walk in the streets of Yugo to witness village life and meet locals. Later in the late afternoon, we drive to Khaplu and check into the hotel with leisure time to visit the Khaplu fort museum and organic garden.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Altitude: 2500m
Driving duration: 3 hours
After breakfast, drive from Khaplu to Kanday village (2 hours), then hike to Mingulo Broq (3500 m). Leisure time to explore the natural beauty of the area. This trail goes through beautiful lush green meadows and the magnificent scenery of rocky walls—free time in the afternoon for natural exploration.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Driving Duration: 2 hours
Altitude: 3500 m / 11480 ft
Hiking Mileage: 6 km / 3.7 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 m / 1968 ft
Activity Duration: 04 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A beautiful hike from Mingulo Broq to Nangma valley (3950 m), passing through lush green fields and parallel to the glacial stream. After lunch at the campsite, leisure time to explore the area.
Accommodation: Full-service camping
Altitude: 3950 m / 12960 ft
Hiking Elevation Gain: 450 m / 1475 ft
Hiking Mileage: 3.5 km / 2.2 miles
Activity Duration: 3 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Free day at Nangma valley with an optional day hike to Amin Brakk base camp (4500 m). Wake up early to enjoy mesmerizing sunrise, visit the nearby glacial stream, test your scrambling skills on nearby rocks, or venture out to spot some of the numerous Karakoram birds and flower species.
Accommodation: Full service camping
Altitude: 3950 m / 12960 ft
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Trek back to Kanday and have a traditional lunch with a local host family. Drive back to Shigar with short stops at various touristic spots. Check into the hotel and have free time in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 2300 m / 7544 ft
Hiking Mileage: 9.5km/5.9miles
Elevation loss: 1050m/3444 ft.
Activity duration: 5 hours
Driving duration: 4 - 5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel and sightseeing after lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude:540m
Driving Duration: 2 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Contingency Day:
If we cannot fly due to the weather, we will travel down to Islamabad by road. If we fly from Skardu to Islamabad, we will enjoy sightseeing in the capital, or your leader will advise you on the options available for today. (Day excursion to the Taxila museum and archaeological sites will be one of the options).
Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 540 m
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Altitude: 540m
Driving Duration: 40mins
End point
Islamabad International Airport, Airport Avenue, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Beyond the Valley reserves the right to cancel any trip because of any reasons including but not limited to inadequate signups, loss of staff due to illness or injury, significant loss/damage to the inventory. If BTV cancels a trip, a refund of total amount will be paid including the deposit.
If a trip is cancelled due to reasons beyond control of BTV including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest, land closure, health emergencies, a full refund including the deposit will be paid.
Transfer Policy:
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel or leave trip for any reason:
Payment Schedule:
A 25% deposit per person is required at the time of booking.
Remaining payment is to be made 60 days prior of the trip start date.
Ful payment is to be made if booking is made 60 days prior of the trip.
The group will spend three nights in Islamabad during the holidays at an excellent standard hotel. The group will also spend two nights in a tourist-class hotel in Skardu and one night in Khaplu. Accommodation at each of these hotels is twin-sharing with en-suite facilities. Whilst on the trek, three nights will be spent camping in a comfy two-person alpine tent. If you are traveling by yourself, you will be paired with another single client of the same sex. It is possible to hire a single tent while on a trek for an additional cost. Additional hotel nights in Islamabad are also available. In case of flight cancellation, the group will be accommodated in a tourist-class hotel (the best available option) on the way. Rooms will be twin sharing basis, and the single room will be available at a supplementary cost.
Airport transfers (on the first and last day in Islamabad)
All land transport involved in the itinerary
Internal flights and associated airport transfers.
Skardu airport is weather-depended. Since high mountains surround the valley, the plans only land here in good visibility. The plans do fly more than not, but cancellations can occur, and in these circumstances, we will travel by road.
Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
Implementation of all sustainable tourism protocols
All entry tickets (forts, parks, if any in the itinerary)
All meals throughout the holidays
Licensed professional local guide
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