Nanga Parbat Expedition
Expedition Details
Altitude: 8,126m
Location: Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan Region)
Estimated Price: $42k
Number of days: ~ 50
Season: Summer & Early Autumn (July-August)
A Nanga Parbat expedition itinerary generally includes 50 days, involving arrival in Islamabad, travel to Chilas via the Karakoram Highway, trekking to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (often via the Halala/Kachal route or Fairy Meadows), a significant climbing period (approx. 40 days for acclimatization and summit attempts), and finally the descent and return to Islamabad for departure. Specific details vary seasonally/logistically, including the exact trekking routes to the base camp and the length of the climbing phase.
Key Considerations:
Duration: Expeditions are long, typically lasting around 50 days. Routes: Common routes to Base Camp include the Rupal Face route via Tarashing or the Diamir Base Camp route via Halala/Kachal, with Fairy Meadows often used.
Support: A successful expedition includes the services of a government Liaison Officer, base camp staff, porters.
Itinerary
Days 1-2:
Arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, get briefed by the expedition leader, meet with the Liaison Officer, and prepare equipment. Attend welcome dinner.
Day 3:
Drive from Islamabad to Chilas on the scenic Karakoram Highway.
Day4:
Drive by jeep from Chilas to a point like Halala or Tarashing.
Day 5:
Trek from the stopping point (e.g., Halala, Zangot, or Tarashing) towards the base camp.
Day 6:
Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (around 4,100-4,200 meters) and set up camp.
Days 7-40/45:
This is the core phase for acclimatization and climbing.
Rotation: Climbers will make rotations up the mountain, establishing high camps (Camp I, II, and III) before returning to Base Camp to rest and recover.
Summit Attempts: The final attempt on the summit of Nanga Parbat (8,125m) is made from the high camps.
Days 46-47:
After a successful summit or the end of the climbing period, the base camp is packed up, and the trek begins back down.
Day 48:
Trek from the mountains and drive back to Chilas.
Day 49:
Drive from Chilas back to Islamabad.
Day 50:
Attend a farewell dinner and optional visit at the Alpine Club of Pakistan or other partnership post-expedition meetings. Depart for home.