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2-3 stars hotels (in some places best available)
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Islamabad
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Islamabad
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Guided
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English
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner (normally included)
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Yes
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Car or Van/ grand Cabin 13 seats or Coaster/minibus, 21seats (4x 4 classical jeeps)
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18
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75
SNOW LAKE, BIAFO-HISPAR TREK
The Biafo-Hispar Trek is one of the most exhilarating and challenging treks in Pakistan, connecting the Baltistan and Hunza regions across the Karakoram mountain range. This trek follows two massive glaciers: the Biafo Glacier and the Hispar Glacier, creating the longest glacier walk in the world outside of the polar regions.
Typically, the Biafo-Hispar Trek takes around 19 to 21 days to complete, starting and ending in Islamabad. The duration depends on the pace of the trekkers and the conditions encountered along the way. This is a strenuous trek that involves traversing glaciers, navigating crevasses, and tackling some technical sections. Therefore, it requires prior experience with ice trekking and good physical fitness.
The best time to attempt this trek is from late June to early September when the weather conditions are generally more favorable and the snow cover is more stable. Due to the remote and challenging nature of the trek, thorough preparation is essential. Necessary gear includes crampons, ice axes, ropes, and proper camping equipment suitable for high-altitude conditions.
The Biafo-Hispar Trek is an incredible journey for seasoned trekkers, offering isolation, adventure, and the opportunity to traverse one of the world’s most awe-inspiring glacial landscapes. It’s a venture into the heart of the Karakoram, surrounded by majestic mountains and glaciers in one of the wildest corners of the world.
Higlights
- -Biafo and Hispar Glaciers: These glaciers stretch for about 114 kilometres combined, making the trek a long and demanding journey over ice. Trekking over such vast glaciers is a challenging feat, but the surrounding beauty makes it incredibly rewarding.
- -Wildlife and Flora: Despite the icy terrain, trekkers can encounter unique wildlife like ibex, snow leopards, and brown bears at various points, though sightings are rare. The lower regions of the trek have some alpine meadows with seasonal flowers and lush greenery, adding a touch of colour to the surroundings.
- -Technical Challenge and High-Altitude Pass: The trek includes the Hispar La Pass, a high-altitude pass at around 5,151 meters (16,900 feet) that connects the two glaciers. Crossing this pass is challenging due to the altitude, variable weather, and tricky glacier terrain, making this trek suitable for experienced high-altitude trekkers.
