Biafo Hispar (Snow Lake) Gilgit Baltistan Glaciers Trek 2024
The Longest Glacial Trekking on the Earth
Pakistan is the playground for adventure lovers. Biafo and Hispar glaciers are among the longest glaciers apart from the snow lands of the two poles. Both glaciers together make the longest glacial traverse in the world connecting the ancient mountain kingdoms of Hunza & Nager with Baltistan. A rarely taken wilderness hike with clean campsites has a huge potential for skiing in spring and trekking in the summer. The trek can either start at Askoli in Baltistan or Hispar in Nager. Starting our walk from Askoli, we hike on Biafo Glacier and arrive at the vast bowl of snow called as Snow Lake, which covers an area of 77 square kilometers. Geologists and other experts have measured the depth of the glacier to be as deep as one and a half kilometers (about one mile) at points.
Best time: June to August Maximum Altitude: 5151 meters Trek Grade: Strenuous
Trip Duration: 22 nights/23 days (8 hotel nights & 14 camping nights)
| Day | Program | Altitude | Overnight |
| 01 | Upon arrival in at Islamabad Airport, transfer to hotel. Half day city tour | 500M | Hotel |
| 02 | Drive to Chilas (via Besham -12 hours & via Babusar Pass -10 hours) | 1265M | Hotel |
| 03 | Drive to Skardu (9-10 hours) | 2250M | Hotel |
| 04 | Final preparations in Skardu | 2250M | Hotel |
| 05 | Drive to Askoli by Jeeps. (6-7 hours) | 3000M | Tents |
| 06 | Trek to Namla (7-8 hours) | 3690M | Tents |
| 07 | Trek to Mango (5-6 hours) | 3660M | Tents |
| 08 | Trek to Baintha (5 hours) | 3990M | Tents |
| 09 | Trek to Marfogoro (6-7 hours) | 4410M | Tents |
| 10 | Trek to Snow Lake (7 hours) | 4750M | Tents |
| 11 | Free day at Snow Lake | 4750M | Tents |
| 12 | Trek to Hispar Pass (5-6 hours) | 5150M | Tents |
| 13 | Trek to Hispar La Base Camp (5 hours) | 4770M | Tents |
| 14 | Trek to Khani Basa (6 hours) | 4511M | Tents |
| 15 | Trek to Yutmaru (6 hours) | 4300M | Tents |
| 16 | Trek to Pumari Chhish (5-6 hours) | 4080M | Tents |
| 17 | Trek to Bitanmal (6 hours) | 3660M | Tents |
| 18 | Trek to Hispar Village (4 hours) | 3383M | Tents |
| 19 | Drive to Karimabad Hunza (7 hours) | 2400M | Hotel |
| 20 | Free day in Karimabad Hunza | 2400M | Hotel |
| 21 | Drive to Naran (9 hours) | 2400M | Hotel |
| 22 | Drive to Islamabad (6 hours) | Hotel | |
| 23 | Homebound flight |
