Overviews

Nanga Parbat, also known as the "Killer Mountain," is one of the most formidable and revered peaks in the world. With an imposing height of 8,126 meters (26,660 feet), it is the ninth highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Pakistan. Situated in the western Himalayas of Pakistan, Nanga Parbat is known for its sheer magnitude and treacherous climbing conditions. Its name translates to "Naked Mountain," likely referring to its steep, bare rock faces that rise dramatically from the surrounding valleys. Nanga Parbat has a rich mountaineering history, but it is also infamous for its formidable reputation. The mountain has claimed the lives of many climbers throughout its history, earning its chilling nickname. The first successful ascent of Nanga Parbat was achieved in 1953 by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl, a remarkable feat that solidified the mountain's reputation as a challenging and dangerous climb. The mountain's south face, known as the Rupal Face, is the highest rock face in the world, presenting an immense and intimidating challenge to climbers. The northern side, while less steep, still demands technical expertise and endurance due to its icy slopes, unpredictable weather, and extreme altitude. Nanga Parbat is part of the breathtakingly beautiful and rugged Karakoram Range, characterized by its soaring peaks, glaciers, and deep valleys. The surrounding area is home to unique flora and fauna, making it an important ecological region. Despite its challenges, Nanga Parbat continues to attract experienced climbers from around the world who are drawn to its allure and the opportunity to conquer its treacherous slopes. It remains a symbol of perseverance, adventure, and the indomitable spirit of mountaineering.

Tour Itinarary

Arrival in Islamabad Arrival of all participants. We are met at the airport by our team. Transfer to hotel and rest. Depending on your arrival time, short visit of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

We take the road to Chilas (460 km), famous for its Buddha engravings (8 to 10 hours by bus) on the mythical Karakoram Highway (KKH), along the Indus

Short transfer (20 km) from Chilas to Bunar on the banks of the Indus. We meet up with our local team. Continuation of the itinerary by jeep for around ten kilometers. We travel up impressive gorges to the Halalay bridge (1600 m), where the trail ends. A valley facing due east opens up before us. It will take us to the base camp on the Diamir slope. We have to walk to the hamlet of Zangot. A mineral landscape like only Pakistan has.

Second day of trekking. A tough climb above the tumultuous waters of the river, in a landscape that is at times very mineral and at other times surrounded by beautiful pine groves. A few farmhouses mark the arrival at the hamlet of Sher.

Last short day's walk, with only a slight ascent to begin acclimatization. We are in full view of the imposing West Face. The ascent route is in full view.

Climbing and Acclimitization

A day to rest and tidy up the base camp, before the descent to Zangot.

We follow the same route as on the outward journey .

A few more hours' walk to the Halalay bridge, where we meet the vehicles that will take us to Chilas.

Return journey on the KKH to reach Islamabad.

Contingency day in case of delays on the expedition.

International return flight from Islamabad Depending on your flight schedule

Full Boarding Services

Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).

Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 4 star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Single Bed Room.

Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs.

Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Pakistan.(Before the expedition.

Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb the Peaks

Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.

Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.

Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staffs during the trek and expedition.

Map: Trekking and climbing map

Member Transportation: • Islamabad to Hala Bridge &Hala Bridge to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary. •2 Nights accommodation is Chilase •Land Transportation (Members): Drive by Jeep Chilase to Hala Bridge and on returning Halal Bridge to Chilase •Land Transportation (Staffs): Skardu to Hala Bridge via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guides and Expeditions Staff. .

Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members From Islamabad- Chilase to Hala Bridge by bus / Jeep and to basecamp by Porters / Mule. While Returning: Basecamp to Hala Bridge by porters / Mule and Hala Bridge to Islamabad by bus / jeep.

Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters.

Food and Lodging: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.

All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek

Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Hala Bridge & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Halal Bridge.

Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.

Staff Salary and Allowance: All staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.

Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.

Base Camp Equipment: At Base Camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.

Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.

High Altitude Climbing Guide: 1 Pakistani climbing guide per member.

Climbing Guide Salary& Allowance: Climbing Guide Salary, Equipment, Food And Clothing.

Oxygen Bottle (O2): Poisk O2 cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles ( more on demand for extra cost) (4 ltrs.) for each member and 2 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Guide.

Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask for each member and high altitude guide, which has to be return after expedition.

High camp service: High Altitude Tents, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, High Altitude Guide, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) (c4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope.

Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Guide, also available for members with appropriate charge.

Walkie Talkie: Walkie Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.

Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs. Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs.

Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs.

Certificate: Climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (after climbing)

Pakistan Entry Visa fee: Pakistani Visa fee.

Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Islamabad (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).

Extra night in Islamabad: Extra nights accommodation in Islamabad. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.

Trip cancellation Insurance.

Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.

Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, battery recharge, shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Islamabad but we will serve all kinds of beverages for members in basecamp), and also Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.

Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit and its fee (if required).

Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing guide $1000 Euro. (If company offers Full Board Services).

Tips: Of Staff and High altitude Guide

Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.

Basecamp Services

Arrival & Departure: Pick and drop facility-Airport/Hotel/Airport

4 nights stay in Islamabad on Bed & Breakfast Basis-Twin Bedroom

Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs.

Permits & Fees: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government.

All required Transportation for all Staffs and Members as per itinerary

Basecamp Cook & kitchen assistant

Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Staff Remunerations and allowances: All staffs' & porters' daily wages/equipment/food/clothing with personal insurances

High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 Climbing Sherpa per member

Oxygen for Nanga Parbat: O2 cylinder: 3 oxygen (O2) cylinder for each Member and 2 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa

Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top Out mask for each member and high-altitude Sherpa

High Tent: Necessary VE25 North Face High Tent for Members and High-Altitude Sherpa

A comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.

International airfare to and from Islamabad.

Pakistani Visa Charges

Lunch & Dinner in Islamabad

Extra nights’ accommodation in Islamabad. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from the expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Insurance: Travel and High-Altitude Insurance / Accident / Medical / emergency evacuation

Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal equipment, and shopping

Sherpa summit Bonus: Nanga Parbat Minimum USD 1500

Tips: Please calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs and porters

The full set of Member's personal climbing equipment & clothing

Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed, and all other expenses of personal nature

Any other item not listed in the "Price Includes" section.