Day 1 — Islamabad
• Arrival, meet & greet; optional half-day Islamabad sightseeing (Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh) if daytime arrival.
• Evening welcome dinner, overnight in Islamabad. Notes: Dinner included.
Day 2 — Islamabad → Skardu → Khaplu (flight + drive)
• Flight to Skardu; scenic drive to Khaplu valley along the Indus.
• Explore Khaplu village, historic mosque, local culture. Notes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included. ~1 hr flight + 3 hr drive.
Day 3 — Khaplu → Kanday → Trek to Mingulz Broq
• 4-hr walk through alpine meadows, wooden bridges; camp at Mingulz Broq beneath rugged peaks. Highlights: Meadow vistas, local village life. Notes: Hike ~6 km, +600m. All meals included.
Day 4 — Mingulz Broq → Nangma Base Camp (3,900 m)
• 3-hr trek to Nangma base camp with dramatic views of Great Tower, Grey Tower and Changi Tower. Notes: 3.5 km, +450m. Overnight at base camp.
Day 5 — Day hike: Nangma → Amin Brakk base camp → return
• 4–5 hr roundtrip to Amin Brakk; panoramic summit views of Drefekhar, Kodra, Brak Zang. Notes: Trek ~9.5 km roundtrip. Return to Nangma for overnight.
Day 6 — Nangma Base Camp → Kanday (descent)
• Descend through meadows and hamlets; overnight in local house or camp. Notes: Cultural interactions, farewell to high camp.
Day 7 — Kanday → Skardu (jeep/drive)
• Scenic jeep/drive via Khaplu along Shyok & Indus; arrive Skardu, rest at hotel. Notes: Farewell to porters. Meals included.
Day 8 — Skardu → Hunza (drive, 6–7 hrs)
• Drive via Skardu Road then Karakoram Highway to Hunza; panoramic mountain approaches. Notes: Stops for photos and views. Meals included.
Day 9 — Karimabad → Hopar → Trek to Baricho Core (3,300 m)
• Drive to Hopar; trek 5–6 hrs to Baricho Core campsite with valley views. Notes: Camp overnight; meals included.
Day 10 — Baricho Core → Chidinharai (4,400 m)
• Steady ascent (~1,000 m); dramatic alpine scenery; camp at Chidinharai. Notes: 5–6 hrs trekking; acclimatize as needed.
Day 11 — Chidinharai → Rush Lake (4,696 m)
• Short 2–3 hr trek to Rush Lake; explore high-altitude lake and surrounding peaks; camp. Highlights: Expansive views, serene alpine lake photography. Notes: Perfect sunrise/sunset shots. Meals included.
Day 12 — Rush Lake → Datchugon (descent)
• Descend ~1,200 m; superb views of Miar Glacier and Rakaposhi (7,788 m). Notes: 4–5 hrs; camp and rest.
Day 13 — Datchugon → Hoper Valley → Gilgit (trek + drive)
• Morning descent to Hoper (5–6 hrs), then drive to Gilgit for hotel stay. Notes: Transfers and meals included.
Day 14 — Gilgit → Fairy Meadows (drive, jeep, hike)
• Drive Karakoram Highway to Raikot Bridge; jeep to Tato; 3–4 hr easy hike to Fairy Meadows. Highlights: Iconic Nanga Parbat vistas, Reflection Lake, tea/coffee on arrival. Notes: Jeep rent included; meals included.
Day 15 — Fairy Meadows → Nanga Parbat Base Camp → Beyal Camp
• 3–4 hr hike to Nanga Parbat base camp; return to Beyal Camp; relax in huts. Highlights: Closest Nanga Parbat panorama, alpine sunset. Notes: Overnight in huts, meals included.
Day 16 — Beyal Camp → Tato → Chilas (hike + jeep + drive)
• Hike down to Tato; jeep to Raikot Bridge; drive to Chilas; hotel overnight. Notes: 4-5 hrs hike + transfers, meals included.
Day 17 — Chilas → Mansehra via Naran & Babusar Pass
• Scenic drive over Babusar Pass and Naran Valley to Mansehra; evening bazaar visit. Notes: ~6 hrs driving; altitude and weather dependent.
Day 18 — Mansehra → Islamabad → Departure
• Drive to Islamabad (3–4 hrs), free time for shopping/sightseeing; transfer to Islamabad airport for flight home. Notes: End of services. Meals included as itinerary shows.
• Islamabad: Grand Hotel
• Khaplu: Karakoram Lodge
• Skardu: Dynasty Resort
• Hunza: Mulberry Hotel (or similar)
• Gilgit: Heaven Lodge / Gilgit Continental
• Fairy Meadows: Raikot Sarai
• Beyal: Summit Resort / Huts
• Mansehra: Karakoram Hotel
