Rash Lake Trek
Rash Phari means sparkling Lake. It is one of the most recommended treks for those who want to have a first-time trekking experience with lifelong excitement.
- 14 Days
- Moderate
- June – September
At a glance
Overview
Rash Lake Trek – Rash Phari means sparkling Lake. It is one of the most recommended treks for those who want to have a first-time trekking experience with lifelong excitement. We walk on glaciers, through villages to look at the real life of those living at the footsteps of mighty glaciers, along the irrigated terraced fields with the impressive view of the mighty Karakorum Mountains from the summit of Rush Peak 5098m. It is the junction of two famous glaciers of Barpu and Bualter. It is interesting that local legends talk about the gender of these glaciers being male and female and also about their meeting and the birth of the new glaciers. Our trek starts at Hoper, a marvelous valley with green fields and fruit orchards which is also famous for its potato seeds which are exported to other parts of Pakistan, especially in the Northern Areas. If you have enough skill you can climb Push Peak.
Itinerary
14 stages over 14 days, starting and finishing in Islamabad. Routes can be shortened, extended or privately dated.
- Day 01:Arrival Islamabad. Overnight Hotel
- Day 02:Islamabad- Chilas (Drive 11-12hrs, 461km) Overnight Hotel
- Day 03:Chilas- Karimabad (Drive 6-7hrs, 240km) Overnight Hotel
- Day 04:Karimabad- Hopper (Drive 1hr) – Barichokore (Trek 5hrs, 3300m) Overnight tent
- Day 05:Barichokore- Chidin Harai (Trek 5-6 hrs, 4440m) Overnight tent
- Day 06:Chidin Harai- Rash Lake (Trek 2-3 hrs, 4700m) Overnight tent
- Day 07:Climb Rash Peak (5098m) Overnight tent
- Day 08:Rash Lake- Phyphary- Hamdar (4-5 hrs, 3300m) Overnight tent
- Day 09:Hamdar- Hopper (End of the trek) – Karimabad Overnight Hotel
- Day 10:Visit Altit- Baltit Forts and Duiker valley. Overnight Hotel
Altitudes, walking hours and overnight arrangements for each stage are set out in the full itinerary we send with your quote.
What’s included
Included
- All ground transport in Pakistan as per itinerary
- Experienced native English-speaking guide
- Hotel accommodation on the road sections
- Full camping equipment and kitchen crew on trek
- All meals during the trekking / climbing period
- Porters for group and personal equipment (within weight limit)
- Trekking / climbing permits and national park fees
- Government liaison officer where required
Not included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Personal travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal climbing and trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Any expenses of a personal nature
These are the standard inclusions for our trekking programmes and are confirmed in writing on your final itinerary before any payment is taken.
Questions about this trip
This is graded moderate. You should be comfortable walking for several hours a day, on rough ground, across 14 Days. Porters carry the main loads; you carry a light daypack. If you tell us your recent hill days we will give you an honest answer.
The reliable window is June – September. Outside that, conditions on the route make it either unsafe or not worth the money. We can run private departures on any dates inside that window.
4 – 12 people. Smaller and private groups are available and often cost less per head than you would expect — ask us for a quote on your own dates.
Because the honest number depends on group size, dates, hotel standard and how much of the route you cover. We quote one all-in figure for your actual group rather than a headline price that grows later.
