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The Snow Lake Trek is often described as one of the most beautiful mountain journeys on earth. This 21-day trek takes adventurers deep into the heart of the Karakoram, through the remote Biafo and Hispar Glaciers, and onto the high-altitude plateau of Snow Lake. Known locally as Lukpe Lawo, Snow Lake is an enormous glacial basin surrounded by towering peaks and untouched wilderness. The trek combines rugged glacier crossings, spectacular views of the Hispar La Pass, and encounters with the traditional Balti culture. It is a challenging expedition, rewarding those who seek solitude, raw natural beauty, and a once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience.
Included and Excluded
- Experienced English-speaking mountain guide & support staff
- Trekking permits and local government fees
- Domestic flights (Islamabad–Skardu & Gilgit–Islamabad, weather permitting)
- All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Hotel stays in Islamabad, Skardu, and Hunza; tents on trek
- Camping gear (tents, mats, kitchen, dining tent)
- Porters for carrying supplies and luggage
- Transfers by jeep and private vehicles as per itinerary
- International airfare to/from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa & trekking insurance
- Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bag, boots, clothing, etc.)
- Rescue/medical evacuation expenses
- Extra hotel nights due to flight delays or weather
- Snacks, bottled drinks, and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, porters, and staff
- Anything not mentioned in “Included” list
Highlights of the Tour
- Trek across Biafo Glacier (67 km long), one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions.
- Reach the legendary Snow Lake (4,880 m), a vast ice basin framed by jagged peaks.
- Cross the Hispar La Pass (5,151 m) to connect two great glacier systems: Biafo and Hispar.
- Experience views of Latok Peaks, Baintha Brakk (The Ogre), Kanjut Sar, and other Karakoram giants.
- Remote and rarely visited route, offering pure wilderness away from crowded trails.
- Camp on glaciers under star-filled skies in one of the most isolated trekking regions on earth.
- Blend of natural beauty, adventure, and cultural immersion in the Baltistan region.
Itinerary
Arrive in Islamabad, transfer to hotel, meet your guide and group, briefing and equipment check.
Fly to Skardu (weather permitting) with views of Nanga Parbat, or travel via Karakoram Highway. Overnight in Skardu.
A day for acclimatization, sightseeing, and final trek preparations. Explore Skardu Fort, bazaar, and lakes.
Travel by jeep to Askole, the last permanent settlement before the wilderness. Meet porters and finalize supplies.
Follow the Braldu River and then trek onto Biafo Glacier, camping at Jhola, Namla, and Baintha with stunning mountain views.
Move deeper onto Biafo Glacier, surrounded by ice towers, crevasses, and dramatic peaks. Remote wilderness trekking.
Arrive at Snow Lake (4,880 m), one of the world’s most spectacular mountain amphitheaters. Camp on the ice basin.
Challenging crossing of Hispar La, connecting the Biafo and Hispar Glaciers. Spectacular views across endless peaks.
Trek down Hispar Glacier, one of the longest glaciers in the Karakoram, camping at Khani Basa and other points.
Arrive in the lush green village of Hispar, a welcome contrast after days on the glacier. Overnight camping or local guesthouse.
Drive through Nagar Valley into Hunza. Explore Karimabad with views of Rakaposhi and Ultar Sar.
Return to Islamabad via Gilgit flight (weather dependent) or Karakoram Highway drive. Overnight in hotel.
Transfer to airport for international flight.
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Frequently Asked & Question
It offers one of the most remote and stunning landscapes in the Karakoram, combining glaciers, a massive ice basin, and high mountain passes.
It is considered strenuous, involving long days on glaciers, camping in remote conditions, and crossing Hispar La Pass at over 5,000 m.
Yes, prior high-altitude trekking experience is strongly recommended due to the remoteness and difficulty.
July and August are the best months, when weather and snow conditions allow safe crossing of Hispar La.
Around 14–15 days are spent on the Biafo, Snow Lake, and Hispar glaciers.
Hotels/guesthouses in cities and villages, tents with group camping gear on the trek.
Overland travel via the Karakoram Highway will be arranged. Buffer days are built into the itinerary.
Yes, insurance covering high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation is mandatory.
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