Gilgit-Baltistan · 6 Days · 5 Nights
Nanga Parbat's Rupal face at Tarishing, a jeep safari across Deosai, a night camping in the forests of Minimarg, Rainbow Lake and Rama Lake.
- Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Deosai & Sheosar Lake
- Minimarg & Rainbow Lake
- Rama Meadows & Lake
Day by day
The itinerary
- 0
Night before
Overnight drive from Lahore
- Depart Lahore at night
- Short stop at Bhera on the motorway
- 1
Day 1
Naran → Babusar Top → Chilas
- Islamabad pickup
- Breakfast at Balakot
- Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top
- Lunch at Besal
- Overnight in Chilas
- 2
Day 2
Astore → Nanga Parbat Base Camp
- Drive into Astore Valley
- 4×4 to Tarishing and Nanga Parbat (Rupal) Base Camp
- Overnight in Tarishing; bonfire if the weather allows
- 3
Day 3
Deosai → Minimarg
- Jeep safari across Deosai
- Sheosar Lake
- Burzil Pass
- Camping at Domel, Minimarg, with BBQ and bonfire
- 4
Day 4
Rainbow Lake → Rama
- Rainbow Lake
- Crystal Lake
- Minimarg Valley
- Overnight at Rama Meadows
- 5
Day 5
Rama Lake
- 4×4 and a short trek to Rama Lake
- Overnight in Chilas or Astore
- 6
Day 6
Back home
- Stop by the Kunhar River
- Drive back to Islamabad and Lahore
Times are approximate and can shift by 2–3 hours with road and weather conditions.
What you get
Included & not included
Included
- Luxury transport (Coaster 4C or Grand Cabin)
- Fuel charges
- 6 breakfasts + 5 dinners
- 4 nights hotel/lodge + 1 night camping
- Separate rooms for couples & families
- Bonfire & BBQ
- Local guide
- All tolls & taxes
Not included
- Jeep charges
- Lunch
- Entry tickets
- Personal expenses, snacks & drinks
- Tips for guides & staff
- Anything not listed under included
- Heater charges
Where you stay
Tarangfa Lodges (Chilas) · Nanga Parbat Tourist Cottage (Tarishing) · camping (Domel) · Rama Bayak (Rama Meadows)
On the menu
Breakfast: Egg, paratha, chanay and tea. Dinner: Chicken karahi or chicken biryani with roti/naan, salad, raita and a cold drink; one BBQ night; local daudo soup.
Getting there
Departure & pickup
From Lahore
- Every Monday & Friday night
- 10:00 PM (report 9:30 PM)
- Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
From Islamabad
- Tuesday & Saturday morning
- 4:30 AM (report 4:00 AM)
- 26 Number Chungi, Daewoo terminal near NUST EME, Peshawar Road
Travelling from Karachi? Join us in Lahore or Islamabad. We can arrange air or train tickets, a hotel and pick & drop on request.
Good to know
Kids
- Under 3 years: free (no seat)
- 3 to 8 years: 50% with a jumper seat
- Over 8 years: full price
Booking
30% advance to reserve your seat; the rest at departure. See the payment accounts & cancellation policy.
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