7-Day Islamabad to Rakaposhi Base Camp Itinerary
(Includes food, accommodation, and transportation for a hassle-free adventure.)
Trip Overview
Duration:
7 Days
Trek Distance:
~10 km (one way)
Difficulty:
Moderate
Highest Elevation:
~3,500m (Rakaposhi Base Camp)
Best Time to Visit:
May - October
Accommodation:
Hotels (Islamabad, Hunza, Minapin), Camping (Base Camp)
Permits:
No special permits required
Guides & Porters:
Optional but recommended
Day 1: Islamabad to Hunza (Via Naran or Karakoram Highway)
Option 1: By Air (Recommended)
Flight:
1-hour PIA flight to
Gilgit Airport
.
Transport:
Private Jeep to Hunza (~2.5-hour drive).
Lunch:
At
Hunza Serena Inn
(Local Hunza Cuisine).
Activities:
Visit
Altit & Baltit Forts
, explore Karimabad.
Dinner & Stay:
Serena Inn Hunza
/
Hard Rock Hotel Hunza
.
Option 2: By Road (Alternative)
Route:
Islamabad → Mansehra → Naran → Babusar Top → Gilgit → Hunza.
Travel Time:
~15-16 hours via
KKH or Babusar Pass (if open)
.
Lunch:
Naran or Chilas
.
Dinner & Stay:
Hunza Serena Inn
/
Eagles Nest Hotel
.
Day 2: Hunza to Minapin (Rakaposhi Trek Starting Point)
Breakfast:
At hotel in Hunza.
Drive to Minapin:
~1-hour scenic drive.
Explore Minapin Village:
Meet locals, enjoy fresh apricots.
Lunch:
Local Minapin Guesthouse
.
Activities:
Light hike to
Hapakun Meadows (Optional)
for acclimatization.
Dinner & Stay:
Osho Thang Hotel Minapin
/ Camping.
Day 3: Minapin to Hapakun (Trek Begins!)
Breakfast:
Early morning at the guesthouse.
Trek Distance:
5 km (~4-5 hours, steep uphill)
.
Highlights:
Walk through
lush forests & meadows
.
Stunning views of
Diran Peak & Rakaposhi
.
Lunch:
Packed or midway stop.
Dinner & Stay:
Camping at
Hapakun Meadows
.
Day 4: Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp
Breakfast:
Early morning.
Trek Distance:
5 km (~4-5 hours, moderate climb)
.
Highlights:
Close-up view of
Rakaposhi (7,788m)
.
Walk alongside
glaciers and alpine meadows
.
Lunch:
Packed or at the base camp.
Evening Activities:
Photography, relax, bonfire.
Dinner & Stay:
Camping at Rakaposhi Base Camp
.
Day 5: Rakaposhi Base Camp to Minapin
Breakfast:
Early morning at base camp.
Trek Back:
~5-6 hours descent to
Minapin
.
Lunch:
At
Hapakun (Midway Stop)
.
Arrival in Minapin:
Late afternoon.
Dinner & Stay:
Osho Thang Hotel Minapin
.
Day 6: Minapin to Hunza – Day of Exploration
Breakfast:
At hotel in Minapin.
Drive Back to Hunza:
1-hour scenic drive.
Activities:
Visit
Eagle’s Nest (360° panoramic view of Karakoram peaks)
.
Explore
Attabad Lake (Boating, Jet Skiing)
.
Hussaini Suspension Bridge
adventure.
Lunch:
Hidden Paradise Café Hunza
.
Dinner & Stay:
Serena Inn Hunza
/
Eagle’s Nest Hotel
.
Day 7: Hunza to Islamabad (Flight or Road)
Option 1: By Air
Flight:
1-hour flight from Gilgit to Islamabad.
Lunch:
In Islamabad.
Option 2: By Road
Drive:
Hunza → Gilgit → Chilas → Babusar Top → Islamabad
(~15-16 hours).
Lunch:
Midway stop at Chilas or Naran.
Arrival: Late evening in Islamabad
Estimated Cost Per Person (Full Package)
Hotels (Hunza, Minapin):
PKR 8,000 - 15,000 per night.
Camping (Base Camp):
PKR 3,000 - 5,000 per night.
Food:
PKR 2,500 - 3,500 per day.
Transport:
By Air:
PKR 20,000 - 30,000 (Round trip Islamabad-Gilgit).
By Road (Private Car):
PKR 40,000 - 60,000 for the trip.
Porters & Guide (Optional):
PKR 3,000 - 5,000 per day.
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ All meals (Hotels & Trekking Camps)
. ✔️ Hotels & Camping (As per itinerary).
✔️ Private Jeep/Car for Transport.
✔️ Trekking Logistics & Support.
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