Biafo & Hisper Glaciers have a total length of 126 kms and are longest out side the Polar Regions. They meet at the 5,150 meters high Hisper pass. This immense high way of ice and stones connects the antique kingdoms of Nagar in the West and Askoli (little Tibet) in East.

 

This route was extensively used to connect the Silk Route with the Indian Sub-continent, China and Tibet. Mr. H. W. Tilman an English trekker claimed in 1937 that he had seen the footprints of Yeti on the glacier. The same way used to serve for people of Hunza to invade Askoli, which latter served as a more progressive way between Hunza and Askoli as the people of Hunza come over to Askoli to play POLO with the people of Askoli.

This life-long experience ends at the beautiful Hunza Valley; the Valley of Eternal Youth & home of the most progressive people as compared to other parts of Northern Areas. In Karimabad, we visit Altit and Baltit Forts and view from roof-top of Baltit fort is an unforgettable experience. The people of Hunza are known for their longevity in the world. Glaciologists after conducting tests on the snow lake confirmed that the thickness of snow is one mile. Here one can observe the rare species of animals in abundance like snow leopards, Himalayan bears, ibex, Markhore, and some times the Marcopolo Sheep.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad
Day 02: Islamabad - Chilas
Day 03: Chilas - Skardu (2,500m)
Day 04: Skardu - Thongal (2,800m)
Day 05: Thongal - Korofong (3,100m)
Day 06: Korofong - Namla (3,300m)
Day 07: Namla - Mango (3,700m)
Day 08: MANGO - BIANTHA (4,000m)
Day 09: Biantha - Marfogoro (4,400m)
Day 10: Marfogoro - Snow lake (4,800m)
Day 11: Snow lake rest day (4,800m)
Day 12: Snow lake - Hispar La (5,150m)
Day 13: Hispar La - Hispar base (4,970)
Day 14: Hispar base - Khani base (4,580m)
Day 15: Khani base - Yutmaru (4,570m)
Day 16: Yutmaru - Pumari Chhish (4,330m)
Day 17: Pumari Chhish- Bitanmal (3,902m)
Day 18: Bitanmal - Hispar (3,200m)
Day 19: Hispar village - Huru - Karimabad (2,500m)
Day 20: Karimabad - Gilgit
Day 21: Gilgit - Besham
Day 22: Besham - Islamabad
Day 23: Transfer to airport for return journey