PASSU BATURA GLACIER TREK
It lies in the Batura Valley, Passu in the Gojal region of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Passu Batura Glacier Trek is easy and has mesmerizing landscapes. The Batura Glacier is 57 km long with high mountains, long glaciers, and amazing landscapes throughout the trek. This is heaven for nature lovers. This is an incredibly beautiful trek with an average height of 3800m, wildflower-filled meadows, long trees, roses, and juniper trees are often found.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF PASSU BATURA GLACIER TREK
While trekking, we can get an opportunity to see the Wakhi people’s summer lifestyle. They lives into summer pastures to graze their cattle and yaks. This Trek actually starts in Islamabad, the modern capital of Pakistan. This trek gives breathtaking views of Rakaposhi, Diran Peak, Shishpar Peak, Ultra Peak, Passu Peak, Karon Koh, and the Batura massif, and so many other giants.
Trip Name: Passu Batura Glacier Trek
Altitude 5153-m
Range Karakoram
Location Hunza Gilgit
Ideal Time May – October
Duration 20 days
Grade Moderate
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Day 01: Arrival in Pakistan
Transfer to the hotel, and in the afternoon, we will make a city tour. Rawalpindi is an old city with narrow lanes and bustling bazaars, while Islamabad is a modern city. Raja Bazaar, Murree Road, Lok Virsa Museum, and Shah Faisal Mosque are places of tourist interest.
Day 02: Islamabad – Chilas
We depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham, crossing the famous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Later on, following the upstream course of the River Indus, we will make photo stops at Shatial rocks. After a long day, we arrive at the hotel in Chilas for the night. If the road is not accessible, then will try to travel from Babusar top to Chilas.
Day 03 Chilas – Gulmit
Next to Chilas is the Nanga Parbat viewpoint, and then the next stop will be at the junction of the world’s three largest mountain ranges, the Karakoram, the Himalayas, and the HinduKush meets. We bypass Gilgit Town via KKH. We cross several villages of Hunza & Nagar valleys and make a photo stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint. Driving straight to Gulmit, a quiet and serene village in the upper Hunza region, and staying overnight in a hotel.
Day 04 Gulmit – Excursion Khunjerab Pass
Today we will make an excursion to the China-Pakistan border at Khunjerab, crossing the villages of Passu and Sost. Khunjerab is the highest point on KKH at 4734 meters and is the highest trade route. We will return to Gulmit.
Day 05 Gulmit – Borit Lake – Passughar
We will drive by jeep to Borit Lake to start trekking and cross a dry ridge of Passu Glacier to arrive at Passughar.
Day 06 Passughar – Luzdhar
We will cross the Passu glacier with our experienced guide and arrive at Luzdhar across the glacier, which is a deserted shepherd settlement and pastures.
Day 07 Luzdhar – Patundas
After a steep but moderate grade climb, we cross the ridge between Passu and Batura glaciers. A trek leads to the base camp of Passu Peak from here. We arrive at Patundas for the overnight stay in tents.
Day 08 Patundas – Mulunghil
This is a steep descent to Mulunghil on Batura Glacier; however, the scenery is superb and rewarding, which compensates for the hardships of the route.
Day 09 Mulunghil – Yashprit
Today, we will cross the Batura glacier, and this traverse is quite demanding. Our campsite is Yashprit, which means a pasture of horses. Yashprit offers spectacular views of the Batura Glacier lying in the valley.
Day 10 Yashprit – Kukhil
Following the shepherd’s trail, we reach Putmahal or Fatimahil, and later proceed to Kukhil, a small summer settlement with a few huts of shepherds.
Day 11 Kukhil – Guchisham
Guchisham, the last summer settlement of Batura Glacier, has several shepherds’ huts. A walk to the lateral moraine to find superb views of the Batura and Passu massifs is rewarding.
Day 12: Free day
Today, we will enjoy a free day at Guchisham for photography and to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding peaks. An optional walk to Lupdor through a flower-filled path is recommended for your body.
Day 13 Guchisham – Putmahal
We start our return trek and retracing the footmarks, and we arrive at Putmahal for an overnight stay.
Day 14 Putmahal – Yunzbin
Crossing Yokprit ( meaning a yak pasture ) We trek to Yunzbin. It is a green and nice place before descending to KKH.
Day 15 Yunzbin – KKH – Karimabad
Descent to Karimabad and the rest of the day is free to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Day 16 Karimabad – Sightseeing
Hunza Dome, Bublimating, Spantik, and Diran are famous peaks that all surround us at Karimabad, while Rakaposhi at 7788m dominates the whole panorama. At Karimabad, we visit the Baltit Fort Museum and Altit Fort.
Day 17 Karimabad – Gilgit
We will drive back to Gilgit, where we enjoy free time to explore the bazaar and town. Gilgit River, flowing through the town, offers superb views, and walking along its banks is rewarding.
Day 18 Gilgit – Besham
Return journey on KKH to Chilas, the place at the foot of Nanga Parbat, where hundreds of rocks are found with inscriptions, writings, and drawings from old times. We will make a photo stop at Chilas and Shatial Rocks and continue driving to Besham for an overnight stay.
Day 19 Besham – Islamabad
Making an early departure for Islamabad, we arrive at Taxila, the famous capital of the Buddhists. At Taxila, we will visit the Julian Monastery and Archaeological Museum and resume the drive to Islamabad overnight. In Islamabad, the evening is free for packing and individual activities.
Day 20 Departure
Our staff will provide transfer and assistance at departure for your onward journey.
Tour Reviews
Exploring the Batura Glacier is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it’s wonderful to hear that you and your family were able to take part in such an unforgettable adventure.
The stunning beauty of the glacier is truly awe-inspiring, from the towering peaks and jagged ridges to the crystal clear waters of the glacier lake. The trek may have been challenging at times, but the incredible scenery and the chance to bond with your family in such a beautiful setting made it all worth it.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Batura Glacier Trek to anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure in the natural beauty of Pakistan. With proper preparation and precautions, this trek is accessible to a wide range of people and is sure to be a cherished memory for years to come.
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