Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek takes you to a remote and unspoiled region of the Karakoram mountain range, where very few other trekking groups go. Being a remote region, it serves as the last stronghold for many wild animals, including the Himalayan bear, ibex, Markhor, and the snow leopard. The snow Lake Hispar la trek trails are so remote that unlikely you will see other trekkers along the way. Snow Lake, Hispar La, and Biafo Glacier Trail are also known as the highway of ice, connecting the two great mountain kingdoms, Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east.
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Spectacular Mountain view flight to Skardu
Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek takes you to a remote and unspoiled region of the Karakoram mountain range, where very few other trekking groups go. Being a remote region, it serves as the last stronghold for many wild animals, including the Himalayan bear, ibex, Markhor, and the snow leopard. The snow Lake Hispar la trek trails are so remote that unlikely you will see other trekkers along the way. Snow Lake, Hispar La, and Biafo Glacier Trail are also known as the highway of ice, connecting the two great mountain kingdoms, Hunza in the west with Baltistan in the east.
ARRIVAL DAY IN ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN
ISLAMABAD TO SKARDU FLIGHT (2,228m) 45 MINUTES
SIGHTSEEING & PREPARATION DAY, SKARDU
SKARDU TO ASKOLI (3,000m) 7 HOURS DRIVE
TREK TO NAMLA,(3,566m) 6-7 HOURS WALK
TREK TO MANGO,(3,720m) 5-6 HOURS WALK
TREK TO BIANTHA (4,035m) 5-6 HOURS WALK
REST & ACCLIMATISATION DAY
TREK TO MARFOGORO (4,300m) 6 HOURS WALKING
TREK TO KARPHOGORO (4,680m) 6 HOURS WALK
TREK TO HISPAR LA BASE CAMP,(4,590m) 6 HOURS WALK
TREK TO HISPAR LA BY CROSSING SNOW LAKE, (5150m) 6 HOURS WALK
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise you to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
- (The services included in this trip are peak royalty fees, hotels for stays in Islamabad, Chilas, and Skardu with meals provided, air-conditioned van transportation, flight tickets, jeep transport, trekking and base camp food, porters for carrying personal gear, staffs including a guide, cook, and assistance cook, camping equipment, kitchen utensils, and general services such as tips and fees.)
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
