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Snow Lake & Biafo-Hispar Glacier Trek

📅 21 Days📐 Max 5,128m (Hispar La Pass)Hard📍 Askole to Nagar (Hunza)

The Biafo-Hispar Glacier system is the world's longest trek outside polar regions, 120km of continuous glacial travel. Snow Lake at 5,000m is one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on Earth. This is a true expedition, crossing from Skardu's Baltistan region to Hunza's Nagar Valley.

Trek Itinerary

Days 1-4, Approach via Biafo

Skardu to Askole, then up the Biafo Glacier through increasingly wild terrain.

Days 5-10, Biafo Glacier & Snow Lake

Navigate the upper Biafo to the vast Snow Lake plateau. Several days exploring and camping on the ice.

Days 11-13, Hispar La Pass

Cross Hispar La (5,128m), the watershed between Baltistan and Hunza.

Days 14-21, Hispar Glacier to Nagar

Descend the Hispar Glacier to Hispar village in Nagar Valley. Jeep to Karimabad, Hunza.

Highlights

Biafo Glacier (Baltistan Side)Snow Lake at 5,000mHispar La Pass at 5,128mHispar Glacier (Hunza Side)Complete Cross-Mountain TraverseOne of Earth's Great Treks

✅ What's Included

All transport
Full expedition camping
All meals
Experienced glacier guide
Porters
All permits

❌ Not Included

International flights
Visa
Insurance (mandatory for remote area)
Personal gear
Tips

Trek Information

Max Altitude5,128m Hispar La Pass
Duration21 Days / 20 Nights
RouteAskole (Skardu) to Nagar (Hunza)
Glacier Length120km continuous
FitnessExpedition-level
Best SeasonJuly-August

Questions

You need glacier travel experience for this route. The Hispar La involves crevasse terrain. We recommend doing K2 Base Camp first.
We build contingency days into the itinerary. Helicopter evacuation from Snow Lake is the emergency option.

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Price per person (private group)
USD 3,200
PKR 900,000 per person · prices may vary
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Prices in USD · PKR equivalent available

At a Glance

Max Altitude5,128m Hispar La Pass
Duration21 Days / 20 Nights
RouteAskole (Skardu) to Nagar (Hunza)
Glacier Length120km continuous
FitnessExpedition-level

📋 Permits Handled

Required permits, guide registration and porter documentation can be arranged by our team according to the current official process.

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