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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