Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat

Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat

Camp beneath the ninth-highest mountain on earth.

regionGilgit-Baltistan
duration4 days
base elev.3300 m
group4–10
departsLahore / Islamabad
fromRs 22,500

Trek to the base of the world's ninth-highest peak and camp under the stars. This 4-day journey pairs Nanga Parbat country with comfortable stays, unhurried pacing and a guide who knows every bend of the road.

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What makes it unforgettable

  • Legendary jeep track from Raikot Bridge to Tato
  • Forest trek into the meadows at 3300 m
  • Golden-hour views of Nanga Parbat's Raikot face
  • Optional hike to Beyal Camp & Base Camp viewpoint
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Day-by-day itinerary

▲ 3300 m

Day 1

Lahore / Islamabad → Raikot → Tato → Fairy Meadows

Drive, then the famous jeep track and a 2–3 hr forest trek.

▲ 3500 m

Day 2

Beyal Camp & Base Camp view

Day hike toward Nanga Parbat base camp viewpoint.

▲ 1265 m

Day 3

Sunrise & descent to Chilas

Dawn photography, trek out, drive to Chilas.

▲ 507 m

Day 4

Chilas → Islamabad / Lahore

Return along the Karakoram Highway.

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What's included

Included

  • Transport + 4x4 jeep sector
  • Cottage & alpine camping
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Local trekking guide
  • Camping gear

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Porter for personal bags
  • Travel insurance
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Plan it well

New to the north? Our guide — Fairy Meadows Trek: A Complete Guide — covers the best season, what to pack and what to expect on the ground.