7-Day Islamabad to Nanga Parbat Base Camp Itinerary
(Includes food, accommodation, transportation, and logistics for a hassle-free trek.)
Trip Overview:
Duration:
7 Days
Route:
Islamabad → Chilas → Fairy Meadows → Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Best Time to Visit:
June - September
Accommodation:
Hotels (Chilas, Fairy Meadows), Camping (Base Camp)
Transport:
Private car + Jeep + Trekking
Trek Difficulty:
Moderate to Challenging
(6-7 hours trekking per day)
Special Attractions:
Fairy Meadows, Nanga Parbat Viewpoint, Raikot Glacier
Day 1: Islamabad to Chilas (Long Journey!)
Departure:
Early morning (~4 AM) from
Islamabad
via the
Karakoram Highway (KKH)
.
Route:
Islamabad → Mansehra → Besham → Dassu → Chilas.
Travel Time:
~12-14 hours.
Breakfast:
Stop at
Mansehra or Besham
.
Lunch:
Stop at
Dassu
(Local food).
Arrival in Chilas:
Late evening.
Dinner & Stay:
Shangrila Chilas / Panorama Hotel Chilas
.
Day 2: Chilas to Fairy Meadows (Adventure Begins!)
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chilas.
Drive to Raikot Bridge:
~2 hours on Karakoram Highway
.
Jeep Ride to Tatu Village:
~2-hour off-road adventure
(One of the most dangerous jeep tracks in the world!).
Trek to Fairy Meadows:
~3-4 hours trek (~5 km, moderate difficulty)
.
Lunch:
Midway or at Fairy Meadows.
Activities at Fairy Meadows:
Relax and enjoy the
breathtaking view of Nanga Parbat (8,126m)
.
Explore the
lush green meadows & small lakes
.
Dinner & Stay:
Fairy Meadows Cottages / Raikot Sarai
.
Day 3: Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp
Breakfast:
Early morning at Fairy Meadows.
Trek to Beyal Camp:
~2-3 hours trek (~4 km, easy/moderate trail)
.
Short Break at Beyal Camp:
Tea & snacks with
stunning glacier views
.
Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp:
~3-4 hours trek (~6 km, moderate/challenging)
.
Lunch:
Packed lunch at
Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3,900m)
.
Activities:
Explore the
massive Raikot Glacier
.
Enjoy the
closest view of Nanga Parbat’s snow walls
.
Return to Fairy Meadows:
~5-hour trek back
.
Dinner & Stay:
Fairy Meadows Cottages / Camping
.
Day 4: Rest Day at Fairy Meadows
Breakfast:
Relaxed morning in Fairy Meadows.
Activities:
Hike to
Viewpoint Hill
for
aerial views of Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat
.
Optional
Horse Riding
in the meadows.
Lunch:
Local Balti-style food.
Evening:
Enjoy a
bonfire with local music
.
Dinner & Stay: Fairy Meadows Cottages / Camping
Day 5: Trek Down & Return to ChilasBreakfast:
Early morning.
Trek back to Tatu Village:
~2-3 hours downhill trek (~5 km)
.
Jeep Ride Back to Raikot Bridge:
~2-hour adventure ride
.
Lunch:
At Raikot Bridge.
Drive to Chilas:
~2-hour drive
.
Dinner & Stay:
Shangrila Chilas / Panorama Hotel
.
Day 6: Chilas to Islamabad (Return Journey)
Breakfast:
Early morning in Chilas.
Drive Back to Islamabad:
~12-14 hours via the same route.
Lunch:
Stop at
Dassu or Besham
.
Dinner:
Stop at
Mansehra or Abbottabad
.
Arrival in Islamabad:
Late Night.
Day 7: Rest & Explore Islamabad (Optional Day)
Breakfast:
Relaxed morning in
Islamabad
.
Activities:
Visit
Daman-e-Koh
for a panoramic view of Islamabad.
Explore
Faisal Mosque & Pakistan Monument
.
Lunch:
At a top Islamabad restaurant (
Monal or Tuscany Courtyard
).
Evening: Drop-off at airport/bus station for departure
Estimated Cost Per Person (Full Package)
Hotels (Chilas & Fairy Meadows):
PKR 6,000 - 12,000 per night.
Camping (Nanga Parbat Base Camp - Optional):
PKR 3,000 - 5,000 per night.
Food:
PKR 2,500 - 3,500 per day.
Transport:
Private Car (Islamabad to Raikot Bridge):
PKR 50,000 - 70,000 for the round trip.
Jeep Rental (Raikot Bridge to Tatu Village):
PKR 10,000 - 15,000 per day.
Trekking Guide & Porter (Optional):
PKR 5,000 - 7,000 per day.
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
✔️ Hotels & Camping (As per itinerary).
✔️ Private Car & Jeep for Transport.
✔️ Local Guide for Trekking Assistance.
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