Explore one of Pakistan’s prettiest valleys on the Nangma Valley Trek
Pakistan’s Nangma Valley is one of the most beautiful valleys in Pakistan, thanks to the massive rock walls that tower over you. This trek takes place in a less-visited part of the Karakoram, but one that will delight you.
This is an exceptional trek for those who don’t want to commit to a multi-week trek, and simply want to explore the Karakoram and experience trekking in a stunning part of Pakistan.
When Eduard Koblmiller set foot in the valley during his successful K6 expedition in 1970, he described it as a place of "unusual and primordial beauty". The Nangma Valley looks like an impressionist painting with extreme colour contrasts and abstract lines that point to the sky with astonishing verticality. The valley's beauty is almost touching, and unlike other and much more famous places, the base camps are only a short hike from the valley.
Starting in Islamabad, you will take a stunning flight over the Karakoram to Skardu. Rest in Skardu and then spend the next day exploring this beautiful part of Pakistan as you drive to Kaplu. Day 4 is a 2 hour drive to Kanday Village and your trailhead, from where you start this trek. Days 5, 6 and 7 allow you to explore the valley, and then trek to a transfer that will take you to Shigar. Day 8 takes you to Skardu and your flight back to Islamabad, with Day 9 as a contingency day in case flights are delayed.
Highlights of the Nangma Valley Trek
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Nangma Valley Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Islamabad
Arrive at Islamabad International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Participants will enjoy leisure time to relax and recover from the journey on this day. In the afternoon you can enjoy a city tour (visit Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum etc.)
Overnight Location: Hotel in Islamabad
Distance: None
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Scenic Flight to Skardu
Fly from Islamabad airport to Skardu on a one-hour scenic flight. Then have a free day for sightseeing and exploring Skardu Bazar. You will have a tour and visit Manthal Rock Budha, Kharpocho fort, Organic Village and Skardu Bazar. In case of flight cancellation due to weather, drive from Islamabad via Karakoram Highway with short stops at various touristic spots.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Skardu (2,250m / 7,380 ft)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Explore the Karakoram as you Drive to Khaplu
Today you drive to Khaplu, passing through small villages of Ghanche district. Along the way you will have short stops at the meeting point of Shayok & Indus Rivers, Thorgo Pari and visit Yugo. Enjoy a traditional lunch at Yugo and a cultural walk in the streets of Yugo to witness village life and meet locals. Later in the late afternoon, drive to Khaplu and check into the hotel with leisure time to visit the Khaplu fort museum and organic garden.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khaplu (2,500m / 8,200 ft)
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Start your Trek to Mingulo Broq
After breakfast, drive from Khaplu to Kanday village (2 hours), then hike to Mingulo Broq. Leisure time to explore the natural beauty of the area. This trail goes through beautiful, lush green meadows and the magnificent scenery of rocky walls—free time in the afternoon for natural exploration.
Overnight Location: Full-service Camping (3,500m / 11,480 ft)
Distance: 4 hrs, 6km (3.7 miles), 600m (1,968 ft) elevation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Trek into Ningma Valley
A beautiful hike from Mingulo Broq to Nangma Valley, passing through lush green fields & parallel to the glacial stream. After lunch at the campsite, leisure time to explore the area.
Overnight Location: Full-service Camping (3,950m / 12,960 ft)
Distance: 3 hrs, 3.5km (2.2 miles), 450m (1,475 ft) elevation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Free day to Explore
Free day at Nangma valley with an optional day hike to Amin Brakk base camp. Wake up early to enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise, visit the nearby glacial stream, test your scrambling skills on nearby rocks, or venture out to spot some of the numerous Karakoram birds and flower species.
Overnight Location: Full-service Camping (3,950m / 12,960 ft)
Distance: Depends on Objective
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Trek to Kanday
Trek back to Kanday & have a traditional lunch with a local host family. Then drive to Shigar with short stops at various touristic spots. Check into the hotel & have free time in the evening
Overnight Location: Hotel in Shigar (2,300m / 7,544 ft)
Distance: 5 hrs, 9.5km (5.9 miles), 0 m (0 ft) Elevation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Fly back to Islamabad
Drive from Shigar to Skardu airport (1 hour) and fly to Islamabad (1 hour). Transfer to hotel & sightseeing after lunch.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Islamabad
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Contingency Day
If you cannot fly due to the weather, you will travel down to Islamabad by road. If you fly from Skardu to Islamabad, then today you will enjoy sightseeing in the capital, and your tour leader will advise you on the options available for today. Day excursion to the Taxila museum and archaeological sites will be one of the options.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Islamabad
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Departure Day
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport for international flights.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Nangma Valley Trekking Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is run as a scheduled group tour and you will be trekking with other travellers from around the world. In addition, you can book a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the number of members in your group.
Accommodation on the Nangma Valley Trekking Tour
This tour is based in hotels while in towns and villages, and camping while trekking. Hotels on this trip are tourist class hotels, and accommodation will be based on twin-sharing with en-suite facilities.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Islamabad (Tourist Class)
Spend three nights in Islamabad at an excellent standard hotel.
Hotel in Skardu (Tourist Class)
Stay in a tourist-class hotel on a twin-basis, with en-suite facilities.
Hotel in Khaplu (Tourist Class)
Stay in a tourist-class hotel on a twin-basis, with en-suite facilities.
Camping in the Karakorum
Sleep under the stars in a comfy two-person alpine tent. You will be paired with another client of the same sex if you are a single traveler.
Hotel in Shigar (Tourist Class)
Stay in a tourist-class hotel on a twin-basis, with en-suite facilities.
Hotel in Islamabad (Tourist Class)
Spend three nights in Islamabad at an excellent standard hotel.
What’s Included in the Nangma Valley Trekking Tour?
Meals
9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 9 nights are included. Additional nights before and after the tour in Islamabad can be added as a supplement.
Transportation During the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Licensed professional local guide
- Airport transfers (on the first and last day in Islamabad)
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- Internal flights and associated airport transfers
- All hotel accommodations (twin sharing)
- All meals throughout the holidays
- Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Implementation of all sustainable Tourism protocols
- NOC/Trekking Permits/National Park permit fees
- All entry tickets (forts, parks)
- Up to 15 kgs of porter services per person
- Access to the group satellite communication
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Pakistan Visa (supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (clothes, boots etc.)
- Tips for guiding and supporting staff
- Miscellaneous expenses – drinks and souvenirs etc
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
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