Hunza Batura Trek
When: June- October
Duration:15 days
Highlights: Batura Glacier, Passu Peak, Ultar
Hunza Batura Trek is a fascinating experience of an easy stroll along with a flower-strewn gully between the lateral moraine of Batura Glacier and the mountains. It provides breathtaking views of high Peaks like Ultar (7388), Shispare (7611m), Passu peak (7284m), Karun Koh (7164m), and others in the Shimshal region. From Fatimahil you can have an unforgettable view of the formidable North face of Batura massif.
Hunza Batura Trek is halfway between Kukhil and Guchsum is the wide plateau of Shelmin where the Urthum brook flows from the North. This is a much tougher route than Kilik or Mintaka but not a technical one. The scenery will simply sweep you off your feet 60 Km long Batura Glacier, one of the longest glaciers, is nestled between some of the beautiful high mountains of the world. Most of the trek is an easy stroll along the flower-filled ablation valley between the lateral moraine and the mountain and includes a crossing of the glacier.
Hunza Batura Trek is especially recommended for those who intend to do short walks for one to five days. It has varieties for those as well who take interest in long treks of up to ten days. However, a round trip starting at Borith Lake and concludes at Batura near Passu is considered a rewarding walk. Most parts of this trek are easy with wild followers and great summer pastures. The only difficult part is grossing glacier. The panoramic views of Batura 7785m, Passu 7284m & Shisper Peak 7611m is superb. You will meet very friendly Wakhi people with their cattle in summer pastures who offer yogurt, buttermilk & fresh milk etc. to all visitors.
Highlights – Hunza Batura Trek
Hunza Batura Trek has a lot to offers. Given below are main highlights of Hunza Batura Trek:
- Views of Batura Glacier
- Borith Lake
- Passu Peak
- Shishper Peak
- Ultar Peak
- Shimshal Valley
Itinerary – Hunza Batura Trek
Day-01: Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Day-02: Drive from Islamabad to Chilas
Day-03: Drive from Chilas to Karimabad & Passu
Day-04: Trek from Passu to Yunzben
Day-05: Trek from Yunzben to Yashpirt
Day-06: Trek from Yashpirrt to FatimahIl & Kukhil
Day-07: Free day Acclimatization
Day-08: Trek rom Kukhil to Guchesham
Day-09: Trek from Guchesham to Fatimahil
Day-10: Trek from Fatima,il to Yashpirt
Day-11: Trek from Yashpirt to Passu & Karimabad
Day-12: Local visits in Karimabad & Altit
Day-13: Drive from Karimabad to Naran
Day-14: Drive from Naran to Islamabad
Day-15: Fly Back Home
- All domestic flights and road transfers
- All hotel accommodation (twin sharing room)
- All trekking accommodation
- All camping site and bridge fees
- All trekking logistics (all tents, non-personal equipment and tools etc)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Government trekking permit fees and paperwork
- Waste management fees (government requirement)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porter for personal luggage (15 kgs)
- First aid medicine kit (basic)
- Satellite phone for emergencies
- D3V sleeping tent, Toilet Tent, Shower Tent.
- Personal travel insurance (suggestions only)
- Visa to Pakistan (five supporting documents will be offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (e.g. trekking shoes, down jacket, walking sticks etc)
- Personal mountain equipment (crampon, mountaineering boot, ice axe, harness, two carabiners, helmet etc)
- Extra nights in Islamabad (hotel check in/out is 12pm) - additional USD 49 per night
- Tips/gratuities for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (minibar, bottled water, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)