North Face aka Raikot Face of Nanga Parbat — the route of the first ascent of the Killer Mountain in 1953 by Austrian Herman Buhl.
Start of October in particular, is probably the best time to visit Fairy Meadows where the Birch trees are all set to shed their leaves in a bid to welcome the autumn. The valley turns into sprightly colors of red, orange and yellow and the warmth of the October sun casts its magical spell on the nerves of the weary travelers and explorers.
This is the time of the year when most of the domestic tourists have retreated back to cities, providing peace and tranquility to this picturesque place.
Explorers will get a chance to learn about Glaciology, orogenic (Mountain building) movements, climbing history of Nanga Parbat, wildlife, and Geology of the area through our seasoned explorers.
The North Face aka Raikot Face of Nanga Parbat is the route of the first ascent of the Killer Mountain in 1953 by Austrian Herman Buhl — a climb that remains one of the most legendary in mountaineering history.
A 5-6 day journey to the magical Fairy Meadows and the Raikot Base Camp of Nanga Parbat.
Arrival in Islamabad • Airport Transfer • Overnight stay in Islamabad
Departure 0600HRS from ISB via Naran Babusar top/KKH OR Fly to Gilgit • Lunch enroute • Arrival at Chilas/Gilgit • Start of trek to FairyMeadows (3-4 hrs) • Check-in wooden log huts
Breakfast 0700HRS • Departure for Raikot Bridge • Transfer to 4×4 Jeeps • Arrival at Jail • Lunch • Trek to FairyMeadows (3-4 hrs) • Check-in wooden log huts
Breakfast at 0600HRS • Trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp Raikot Face at 0700HRS (5 hrs approx.) • Tea/refreshments at Base Camp • Photography/site-seeing/visit of memorials • Return to Fairy Meadows at 1800HRS approx.
Breakfast/check out at 0700HRS • Trek to Jail stop (1.5 hrs) • Transfer to Jeeps/departure for Raikot Bridge (1.5 hrs) • Transfer to coaster/departure for Islamabad • Lunch at Chilas • Arrival in Islamabad overnight stay
Departure from Islamabad — end of tour
Choose the option that best fits your group size.
Account Title: Pakistan Explorer
A/c #: 001005077804
Branch Code: 0131
IBAN: PK75ALFH0131001005077804
Bank: Bank Alfalah F-10 Markaz, Islamabad
Pakistan Explorer is a registered Travel company bearing National Taxation Number (NTN: 7187922-0) and is registered with Ministry of Tourism, providing complete assistance to tourists and climbing expeditions from across the world.
Join Pakistan Explorer on a 5-6 day journey to the foot of Nanga Parbat — autumn colors, stunning views, and the history of the Killer Mountain.
Book This Tour