BATURA GLACIER TREK
HUNZA TOUR & BATURA GLACIER TREK “ KARAKORAM RANGE”
GRADE: EASY & MORDRATE (WITH STEEP WALKs, GLACIER CROSSING WITH NO TECHNICAL EXPERTISE INVOLVED AND GEAR REQUIRED.
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: LUPDUR AT BATURA 4870M (TREK STARTS AT PASSU VILLAGE 2450M).
HIGHEST CAMP HALT: AT – GUTESHIM 3,630m
TRIP PERIOD: RECOMMENDED TRIP PERIOD FROM MID JULY TO MID AUGUST
DURATION: ISLAMABAD TO ISLAMABAD – 15 DAYS / 08 HOTEL NIGHTS, (07 NIGHTS CAMPING).
Overview
BATURA & SUMMER PASTURES
The Batura Glacier stretches west, near the upper Hunza village of Passu on the Karakoram Highway (KKH), for about 58 km. It is the most easily accessible of the glaciers that the Karakorams are bestowed upon with. Its existence is mainly due to the Batura wall and the many peaks that tower above, which includes ten peaks above 7000m. The ablation valleys on either side of this majestically sweeping glacier hold pastures where the local villagers of Passu and Hussaini, take their herds of sheep, goat and yaks to graze in summer.The trek on Batura glacier is indeed one of the finest treks that northern Pakistan has to offer with the added advantage that it is relatively easy, with no technical traverses involved. The gradient can be judged by the fact that at the KKH, just beyond Passu, where the trek starts the altitude is approx. 2,400m and at Gutshism, the last summer settlement & camp, it is approx. 3,450m. Most of the trek is an easy walk along the moraine of the Batura with the tricky parts being the two glacier traverses.
SKETCH ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
| Day | Destination | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Islamabad | Arrival, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh |
| Day 02 | Gilgit | Scenic flight, hike to Jutial Valley |
| Day 03 | Karimabad | Scenic drive along Karakoram Highway |
| Day 04 | Karimabad | Free day for exploration and relaxation |
| Day 05 | Passu | Drive to Passu, village exploration |
| Day 06 | Batura Glacier – Kirgas Washk | Trek along the southern side of Batura Glacier |
| Day 07 | Yashpirth | Traverse Batura Glacier and mountain trekking |
| Day 08 | Gutshim | Trek through alpine meadows and glacier landscapes |
| Day 09 | Gutshim | Free day for local exploration |
| Day 10 | Lupdur / Vartum Valley | Optional day excursions and nature walks |
| Day 11 | Yashpirth | Return trek through scenic valleys |
| Day 12 | Passu | Cross glacier, descend to Karakoram Highway |
| Day 13 | Gilgit | Drive to Gilgit, hike to Mughal Monument viewpoint |
| Day 14 | Islamabad / Rawalpindi | Flight to Islamabad, twin city sightseeing |
| Day 15 | Departure | Transfer to airport for onward flight |
Memories Carved in Mountains
Price includes:
- Transfers – airport/hotel/airport.
- Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
(B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
- Water on the bus on touring days.
- Transportation by minibus with A/C.
- Entrance fees to all sites and museums.
- English-speaking guides.
Price does not include:
- International airfare
- Pakistan Visa – can be obtained online
- Beverages with or without meals.
- Items of a personal nature (camera fees, laundry, phone calls, emails, excess luggage, etc.)
- Dayroom/overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
- Travel protection insurance (HIGHLY Recommended).
