Biafo & Snow Lake Trek

The Snow Lake – Hispar La Trek in Pakistan takes you through a high-altitude glacier basin that stretches over 16 kilometers in width. This spectacular region is situated at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers and serves as an ancient ice highway that connects the two great mountain kingdoms of Hunza in the west and Baltistan in the east. The combined length of the Biafo-Hispar glacier is 120 kilometers, making it the second-longest glacier in the world outside the Polar Regions.

This trek allows you to explore a remote and untouched part of the Karakoram where very few other trekking groups venture. As a result, the trail remains quiet, and encounters with fellow trekkers are rare. This pristine wilderness is also a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including Himalayan bears, ibex, Markhor, and the elusive snow leopard. The Snow Lake area is renowned for its challenges and rewards, making it one of the most demanding yet fulfilling destinations in the Karakoram for trekkers and mountaineers.

During the trek, there are sections where both the group and porters need to rope up for safety. The trail traverses moraine ridges covered with loose rocks, crosses several tributary glaciers, and entails glacial stream crossings. However, the stunning mountain scenery and picturesque campsites along the way make it a truly unforgettable adventure.

Itinery

Days Activities Overnight
1 Welcome to Pakistan (Islamabad overnight 500-M Hotel
2 Flight to Skardu,Subject to weather drive to Chilas , 12-13hrs 1200 Hotel
3 Drive Chilas to Skardu 8-9hrs 2450-M Hotel
4 Drive Skardu to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m Camp
5 Trek Askoli to Numla 6-7hrs 3350-M Camp
6 Trek Numla to Manogo 4-5hrs 3500-M Camp
7 Trek Manogo to Baintha 6-7hrs 3700-M Camp
8 Rest day day in Baintha Camp
9 Trek Baintha to Napina 5-6hrs 3900-M Camp
10 Trek Napina to Snow Lake Hisper Base camp 4-5hrs 4500-M Camp
11 Today we trek to Hisper Laa over night Base Camp 5150m Camp
12 Rest day at Hisper Base Camp Camp
13 Trek Hisper to Khani Bassa, via Hisper Laa 7-8hrs 5151m Camp
14 Trek Khani Bassa to Yutmaru Glacier 4-5 hrs 4500-M Camp
15 Trek Yutmaru to Marpo 6-7 hrs 400-M Camp
16 Trek Marpo to Bitanmal 6-7hrs 3600-M Camp
17 Trek Bitanmal to Hisper village 5-6hrs 3100-M Camp
18 Drive Hisper village to Karimabad by toyota jeeps 2300-M Hotel
19 Restday day in Karimabad Hotel
20 Drive Karim abad to Besham 10-11hrs 1000-M Hotel
21 Drive Besham to Islamabad 6-7hrs Hotel
22 Onward to your destination