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Rush Lake & Nagar Trek

One of the Highest Alpine Lakes on Earth

πŸ—“ 7 Days Β· 6 Nights πŸ“ Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan β›° Trek πŸ’Έ From PKR 72,000
Duration
7 Days Β· 6 Nights
Best Season
July – September
Pickup
Islamabad / Gilgit
Difficulty
Challenging

Overview

A demanding but hugely rewarding trek to Rush Lake (4,694m) β€” among the highest alpine lakes on the planet β€” above the Hopar valley in Nagar.

From the lake and the Rush Pari viewpoint you’re surrounded by giants: Rakaposhi, Diran, Spantik and the great Barpu and Miar glaciers. For fit trekkers with some altitude experience.

Trip Highlights

Hopar valley & the Barpu glacier
Rush Lake at 4,694m
Rush Pari viewpoint
Rakaposhi, Diran & Spantik panoramas
Miar meadows camps
Glacier crossings with a pro crew

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Long drive up the Karakoram Highway to Chilas. Overnight.

Continue to Nagar and the Hopar valley, the trailhead, with views of the Hopar glacier. Overnight.

Cross the Barpu glacier and trek to the Miar meadows camp.

Climb steadily to the Rush Lake base camp beneath Rush Pari peak. Acclimatise.

Summit day to Rush Lake and the viewpoint for the full panorama of peaks, then back to camp.

Trek back down across the glacier to Hopar.

Drive to Gilgit for the flight to Islamabad, or begin the road journey home.

Pricing

PackageQuadTripleTwinSolo
Per person72,000β€”β€”β€”

Indicative pricing β€” message us on WhatsApp for the latest rates, package tiers and group discounts. Final price depends on group size and the road/air return option; includes crew, camping and meals on trek. Kit list shared on booking.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Transport to and from the trailhead
  • Tents & camping equipment
  • Mountain guide, cook & porters
  • All meals during the trek
  • Permits & park fees where applicable
  • Safety & first-aid gear

Excluded

  • Personal trekking gear & clothing
  • Travel & rescue insurance (required)
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities for crew
  • Anything not listed under "Included"

Departures

Custom trek departures, typically July–September. Contact us to confirm the next group date or arrange a private trek.
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We can run this route privately for your family or group, on the dates that suit you.

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