Nanga Parbat - The Worlds 9th Highest Mountain
Duration:
42 days
Next Departure:
June 2022
Airport:
Islamabad
Reference:
NP100A
Summary:
The Himalayas are a great mountain range, formed by the collision of Indo-Pakistan tectonic plate with the Asian continent. The central Himalayan Mountains are situated in Nepal, while the eastern mountains extend to the borders of Butan and Sikkim. Nanga Parbat massif is in the western corner pillar of the Himalayas, situated in Pakistan. It is an isolated range of peaks that reach skyward and is surrounded by the Indus and Astore rivers. Nanga Parbat or "Nanga Parvata" means the naked mountain, but its original and more appropriate name however is Diamir meaning ‘King of the Mountains’. The legendary mountaineer, Hermann Buhl, climbed the peak for the first time in June 1953. Nanga Parbat (Main) has a height of 8,126m (26660 ft) and has 3 vast faces. The Raikot face is dominated by the North and South silver crags and silver plateau. The Diamir face is rocky in the beginning and then converts itself into ice fields around Nanga Parbat peak. Lastly, the Rupal face is the highest precipice in the World. Reinhold Messner, a living legend in mountaineering from Italy, says that "everyone who has ever stood at the foot of this face (4500m /14,764ft) up above the Top Alpe, studied it or flown over it, could not help but have been amazed by its sheer size, it has become Known as the highest rock and ice wall in the world!". Nanga Parbat which has also been named ‘Killer Mountain’ has always been associated with tragedies and tribulations, until it was climbed in 1953. However, in the past few years, mountaineers have approached the peak via the Westerly Diamir face, which is relatively easy and safe to trek.
Itinerary:
Day 1-2: ARRIVAL RAWALPINDI / ISLAMABAD
Upon your arrival, we'll meet and transfer you to your hotel in Islamabad. After a short rest, we'll drive to the Ministry of Tourism to complete the necessary formalities and briefing.
Day 3: RAWALPINDI/CHILAS
Drive by road to Chilas, where upon arrival we'll travel to Chilas Inn for an overnight stay.
Day 4-6: CHILAS TO DIAMIR BASE CAMP
Early in the morning, we'll drive from Chilas to Bunar Farms where we'll meet our porters. In the same day, we'll then drive to Halalay Bridge (3-4 hours drive ascent 600m).
Day 7: DIAMIR BASE CAMP
Prepare for the climb tomorrow at the Diamir Base Camp.
Day 8-36: The Climb
The 30 days of the unguided climb will start from today. During this climbing period, our staff will remain at the base camp to help and assist you.
Day 37-39: TREKKING BACK TO HILALAY BRIDGE AND DRIVE TO CHILAS
After an early breakfast leave the base camp for trek to Hilalay Bridge. From Hilalay Bridge, we'll drive by Jeeps to Bunar Farms, where you'll aboard a van which will make the return trip to Chilas and Islamabad.
Day 40: RAWALPINDI
Upon arrival, we'll transfer to your hotel in Rawalpindi, followed by an evening of sightseeing. If your unable to fly today, we'll instead transfer you from Gilgit to Islamabad by road.
Day 41: Islamabad
Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism in Islamabad, with the evening free.
Day 42: Islamabad
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Important Information:
The above schedule should be taken as a guide only. Inclement weather may cause delays in our journey, whether we are on foot or travelling by vehicle. Our schedule has been planned to allow for variations and where necessary, spare days will be used to compensate for these changes. Our guide reserves the right to make modifications or alterations to the trip schedule in the best interests and safety of all involved. A flexible approach will allow us to efficiently and effectively achieve trip objectives.