Very Difficult
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Nanga Parbat Trek
The Nanga Parbat trek is a 7–9 day route in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan to base camps of the world's 9th highest peak, starting from Fairy Meadows at 2,865 m.
8 days 8,126 mJul – Sep
Region · Pakistan
Pakistan Karakoram
Where the great peaks tower
K2, Nanga Parbat, the Gasherbrums, Broad Peak — Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan holds the most concentrated cluster of extreme high peaks on Earth. Serious, remote, and permit-heavy.
2
Treks documented
0
Beginner routes
Jul – Sep
Peak season
Required
Permits
Where the great peaks tower
Why trek in Pakistan Karakoram?
The Karakoram of Pakistan packs the most extreme high peaks on the planet into one range, from K2 and the Gasherbrums to Broad Peak and, close by, Nanga Parbat. Treks like the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia walk beneath a wall of eight thousand metre peaks unlike anywhere else. Remote, permit heavy and serious, Gilgit Baltistan is high altitude trekking at the sharpest end.
Compare treks in Pakistan Karakoram
How the top Pakistan Karakoram treks compare on difficulty, duration, season and altitude.
| Trek | Difficulty | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nanga Parbat Trek | Very Difficult | 8 days |
| K2 Trek from India | Expert Only | 24 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
TrekYatra documents 2 treks across Pakistan Karakoram, each with a detailed route breakdown, permits, cost estimates, and live trail conditions.
When to trek in Pakistan Karakoram
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Nanga Parbat Trek
Jul – Sep
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K2 Trek from India
Jun – Sep
Peak trekking months vary by altitude and route. Always check current conditions before departing.
Getting there
Logistics & access points
Islamabad
International hub — visa + trekking permits arranged here.
Skardu
Baltoro / K2 gateway — flight from Islamabad or 2-day Karakoram Highway drive.
Gilgit
Hunza & Nanga Parbat access along the Karakoram Highway.
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