Travel & trekking in Pakistan
The land of giants
Five of the world's fourteen peaks above 8,000 metres rise in Pakistan, K2 among them. Here the Baltoro, one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions, leads to Concordia, where the highest mountains on Earth stand in a single circle. Beyond the summits, it is the welcome of Balti villages and mountain valleys that travellers remember most.
Discover our treks
From Islamabad to the foot of K2
Islamabad
The green capital and starting point of every journey, with the Faisal Mosque and the markets of the old twin city.
Skardu & Baltistan
The capital of the Karakoram, reached by a spectacular flight along the mountains, and the base for every expedition.
Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat
Alpine meadows facing the immense north face of Nanga Parbat, the "killer mountain", 8,126 m.
Nagar & Rakaposhi
Terraced valleys beneath Rakaposhi, which rises almost 6,000 metres above the Hunza River.
Hushe, Kanday & Nangma
Traditional Balti villages and the granite walls of Nangma Valley and K7, beneath Masherbrum.
Baltoro, Concordia & K2
The legendary trek up the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and K2 Base Camp, among Broad Peak, the Gasherbrums and Mitre Peak.
Four itineraries, four levels of adventure
Fairy Meadows, Rakaposhi & Nangma Valley
Three iconic valleys in one journey, sleeping in huts, hotels and camps. Highest point 4,300 m.
Nangma Valley & K7 Base Camp
Granite spires, glaciers and Balti villages in the Hushe region. Highest point 4,550 m.
K2 Base Camp via Gondogoro La
The great Baltoro traverse to Concordia and K2, returning over a 5,650 m pass.
K2 Base Camp & Pastore Peak
K2 Base Camp, then a summit above 6,000 m and time with a Balti family in Kanday.
Tailor-made or in a small group
Tailor-made
Your dates, your pace, your level. We adapt any of our treks, or build a cultural journey through the valleys of the north.
Small group
Join a small team of trekkers on one of our departures, with an English-speaking guide, a cook and porters.
A Zoom briefing with our team
A member of our team meets you on Zoom to answer your questions and prepare you: equipment, fitness, altitude, customs and the itinerary.
An Impact Day
Traveling means both: receiving and giving. Each journey includes a day spent alongside a local association.
Practical information
- Visa: a Pakistani visa and a valid passport are required. We provide the support letters for your application.
- Book early: ideally 3 to 4 months before departure, to prepare permits and visa documents calmly.
- Flights to Skardu: the Islamabad–Skardu flight depends on the weather. If it is cancelled, we take the road via Chilas.
- Insurance: take a policy covering trekking at altitude, cancellation and emergency evacuation.
Which Pakistan is yours?
Tell us your dates and your level: we will suggest the trek that suits you.
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