Tour Description
Raikot Tours’ Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek brings you face-to-face with one of the world’s most visually stunning mountains — Rakaposhi (7,788m), the 27th highest peak on earth. Rising dramatically from the Hunza Valley, Rakaposhi’s base camp sits at approximately 3,500 metres amid gorgeous alpine meadows with unobstructed views of the mountain’s massive South Face.
The trek begins at Hapakun (Minapin) village in the Nagar Valley and passes through shepherds’ pastures and pine-scented forests before reaching the base camp. The relatively accessible trail makes this one of the most rewarding and achievable high-altitude treks in the Karakoram for moderately fit trekkers.
Places Covered
- Islamabad
- Besham / Dasu (overnight)
- Karimabad, Hunza
- Minapin / Hapakun Village
- Alpine Meadows
- Rakaposhi Base Camp (3,500m)
Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Islamabad. Drive via KKH. Overnight at Besham or Dasu.
Day 2: Drive to Karimabad, Hunza. Rest and acclimatise. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 3: Drive to Minapin village (1.5 hours from Karimabad). Begin trek through forests and shepherd huts. Camp at alpine meadow (~2,800m). Overnight at camp.
Day 4: Continue ascending through moraines to Rakaposhi Base Camp (3,500m). Breathtaking views of Rakaposhi’s South Face. Camp overnight at base camp.
Day 5: Morning at base camp for photography and exploration. Descend to Minapin Village. Drive back to Karimabad. Overnight in Hunza.
Day 6: Drive back towards Islamabad. Overnight at Besham.
Day 7: Arrive Islamabad. Trek concludes.