Overview
This trek leads to the rugged western face of Nanga Parbat, known for its steep cliffs, impressive icefields, and as the location of the Kinshofer route, which is used by most summit climbers. You will journey deep into the remote Diamir Valley, a wild and rugged landscape, for a close-up view of this challenging side of the mountain. The trek culminates at the Diamir Base Camp, offering an intimate connection with this historic and formidable eight-thousander.
| DAYS | ITINERARY | SEE LEVEL | RESIDENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Arriving in Pakistan, Islamabad | HOTEL | |
| 02 | Islamabad sightseeing | HOTEL | |
| 03 | Drive to Chilas | 1,265m | HOTEL |
| 04 | Drive from Chilas to Halalay Bridge and trek to Khachal | 3,450m | CAMP |
| 05 | Khachal to Nanga Parbat Diamir Face | 4,200m | CAMP |
| 06 | Rest & Photography | CAMP | |
| 07 | Return from Nanga Parbat to Khachal | 3,450m | CAMP |
| 08 | Trek down from Khachal to Halalay Bridge to Chilas | HOTEL | |
| 09 | Chilas to Islamabad | HOTEL | |
| 10 | Flight Home | FLY OUT |
Services Included
- All Airport pick and drop
- Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Gilgit – Islamabad.
- Transportation briefing, debriefing, and sightseeing.
- Transportation between Islamabad – Chilas
- Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
- Three nights in Islamabad Hotel with full board.
- Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
- Local staff wages, insurance, food, and equipment.
- Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
- Way up 75kg each climbing member.
- Way down 50kg each climbing member.
- All trekking and base camp foods.
- Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, shower tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
- Assistance for reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
- All camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fees.
- Low porters' equipment.
- Documentation & climbing permit.
- CKNP west management fee
- Royalty fee and additional member fee
- Liaison officer kit allowance, food, flight fare.
- Electric generator / solar system at base camp.
- Heating system at base camp.
Services Not Included
- Member international flight tickets
- Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, currently US$15000/-)
- Members' climbing gear
- Member personal insurance
- High altitude tent
- High altitude food
- High altitude porter
- Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
- Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
- Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
- EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
- Any unforeseen expenses (e.g., roadblocks, extra hotel stays, or additional days at Base Camp)
- If trekking and climbing members split during the period, extra expenses will be charged accordingly.
- 1 PIECE - DOWN SUITS
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT SHOES (CLIMBING BOOT)
- 1 PAIR - TREKKING SHOES (WALKING SHOES)
- 1 PIECE - SLEEPING BAG
- 1 PAIR - CRAMPONS
- 1 PIECE - SUMMIT SNOW GOGGLES
- 1 PAIR - SUMMIT GLOVES
- 2 PAIR - NORMAL GLOVES
- 2 PIECE - SUN GLASS
- 1 SET - ICE AXE
- 1 SET - HARNESS
- 1 PIECE - JUMAR
- 2 PIECE - LOCKING CARBINEERS
- 1 PIECE - DOWN FILLED MATTRESS (AIR MATTRESS)
- 2 PAIRS - SUMMIT SOCKS
- 1 PIECE - CLIMBING BAG 40 LTR
- 1 PIECE - HELMET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN JACKET
- 1 PIECE - DOWN TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - FIGURE OF 8 (DESCENDER)
- 1 PIECE - HEAD LAMP
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX JACKET
- 1 PIECE - GORTEX TROUSER
- 1 PIECE - WIND PROOF JACKET
- 2 PIECE - FLEECE JACKET
- 1 PIECE - FLEECE TROUSER
- 1 PAIR - FLEECE INNER GLOVES
- 1 PIECE - NON LOCKING CARABINEER
- 1 PIECE - WATER BOTTLE
- 1 PIECE - TAB SLING
- 2 PAIRS - LIGHT TREKKING PANTS
- 2 PIECE - NECK WARMERS
- 1 PIECE - SUN PROTECT CREAM
- 1 PIECE - LIP GUARD
- 2 PIECE - DUFFEL BAGS
