Rush Lake Trek

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£1499

💥 14 Days

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Hunza Adventure Tours offering a two-week holiday in the Hunza valley. To include the justifiably famous 7 days Rush Lake trek.  This short adventurous trek will be the most ideal trek for the introduction to nature in the Hunza valley.

Rush Lake is a high-altitude lake situated near Rush Pari peak. The Rush Pari peak is a 5,098m high peak and Rush Lake is located at 4,694m in height becoming one of the highest lakes in the world. This lake is situated about 15km from the north of Miar Peak and Spantik Golden peak located in Nagar Valley. Rush Lake and the Rush peak both are accessible from Nagar and Hoper Valley and also via the spectacular Hopper Glacier and Miar Glacier rising from the Miar Peak and the Phuparash peaks. These peaks add in the beautiful view of the Rusk Lake tour while crossing and heading towards the Lake. Some of the peaks offering stunning views are the spantik, the Phuparash, Miar Peak, Peak, Malubiting, and the Ultar SAR peak. It is also possible to see the K2 Summit from the beautiful Rush Lake on a clear day.

The Rush Lake trek is the most ideal trek for the trekkers, and it is absolutely a reward with all its beauty and sparkles. This trek will not only give you the pleasurable experience to enjoy nature, but you will also feel energetic, interested, and excited to see the surrounding areas. Another reward of this trip is you can get attractive views of the stunning 5098 meters long Rush peak.

Rush Lake and Rush peak lie about halfway along this ridge where the peak changes from a broad feature to an unconquerable sequence of crumbling rock pinnacles. The visible peaks of Hunza give spectacular scenery with all these giant peaks. There is a wall of four peaks across the Hispar valley which are from 7025 to 7885 m high peaks. This trek will give a guaranteed pleasure and adventure for the trekkers in the Hunza Valley as Eric Shipton an international traveler called Hunza Valley the absolute presentation of mountain splendor. Our tour in this area will also include a walk to see the natural beauty of the surrounding valleys in Hunza.

 We recommend the Rush Lake trek in the Hunza Valley to the ones who want to have a first-time taste of Himalayan trekking, this trek will offer you to have the pleasure of seeing glaciers, lovely irrigated adjoining fields, and high meadows and also have a spectacular view of the mighty Karakoram Mountains from Rush Lake.

Included

🚘 Airport transfers in Islamabad

🏨 14 nights of accommodation in hotels mentioned in FAQ

📄 Letter of Invitation (needed for the visa)

🚐 Private coaster and Jeeps (when needed) with experienced driver across Pakistan.

🍴 All meals, including dinner in a fancy restaurant on arrival day + breakfast on departure day.

✔️ Clearance for all checkpoints

🤵 Pakistani local guide

👱‍♂️ International tour leader

🏰 Entrance fees, cultural activities and guided tours to all places listed in the itinerary.

Not Included

 ✈️International flights to Islamabad

 📜 Trekking Visa is required for this trek

 🍷 Alcoholic drinks or any extra drink

🏨  Single supplement. Having your own private room costs $200

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Itinerary

Day 1Islamabad:

You will be greeted by the team of HunzaAdventure Tours at Islamabad International airport then transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel in Islamabad.

Day 2 Islamabad–Chilas:

Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to the Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.

Day 3Chilas–Karimabad Hunza:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunzaen route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at one point then we will have a lunch stop at Rakaposhi viewpoint than further drive to Karimabad Hunzaarrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza.

Day 4KarimabadHunza–Hopper Valley:

Today we will visit Baltit and Altit forts and then have a short trek along the water channel of Barbar, which is a source of watering to fields as well as household use. This trek gives marvelous views of Diran Peak and Golden peak and Rakaposhi just making them in front of you. Afternoon our next destination is Hoper Nagar, by an exciting 100-minute jeep journey through the fields of the Hunza and Nagar valleys. We stay in a simple lodge there on the outskirts of the village.

Day 5Hopper Valley –Barpo Giram:

Leaving Hopar we cross the Bualter Glacier and trek on the grassy hillside high above the Barpu Glacier. After 4 hours we reach the small shepherd’s settlement of Hapukunand one hour later reach Hamdar. After crossing the Bualter Glacier, which can take anywhere between 4 to 5 hours depending upon the route, we Trip Itinerary

arrive at our campsite right in between the Bualter and the Barpu Glaciers 3000 m.Overnight Camping at Barpo Giram.

Day 6Barpo Giram –Brikchour:

Crossing the Barpu Glacier is easier than the Bualter and the walking is basically done in an ablation valley of the Barpu. The shepherd’s settlement at Chukutans is a great place for a lunch stop and marks the start of a much-improved path that runs all the way to Brikchour. In about 5 hours we will reach Brichkoor campsite, during this part of the walk we have beautiful views of Ultar, Diran, and Spantik peaks. Overnight Camping at Brikchour.

Day 6Brikchour–Rush Lake:

This is a steep relentless tough climb The trail rises in a series of zigzags directly behind camp gaining 700m up a dry and dusty path with few places to stop and rest. The trail leads directly to the crest of the ridge that separates the valley of the Barpu Glacier from the Hispar to the North. The trail turns Southwards and follows the broad crest of this ridge over a less steep group for a further 350m to reach the campsite at Chiden Haral. It takes about 6 hours to get to the campsite. The views of the peaks above the Hispar Glacier are outstanding. Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Day 8Rush Lake –Rush Peak Ascent (5095m):

Today after an early breakfast peak ascent start is required to get a good chance of clear skies and the best views of the more distant peaks. With favorable conditions, we should reach the top about 3-4 hours as the trail is easy for most of the way, ascending grass covered slopes and passing along the shores of Rush Lake (4,660m). The tough section is only the final 150m climb of the summit cone which needs to be climbed with care (5-7hrs round trip). Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Day 9Rush Lake –Gutons:

Free morning for excursions and photography, nature watching, and hiking. Afternoon descent follows the same path that was ascended. The ground is steep and dusty as the path is very ‘direct’ dropping 900m in a very short distance and it will take 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Gutons.

Day 10Gutons–Hoppar –Gulmit:

Today we walk on the east side of the Barpu Glacier as compared to when we were going up to Rush Lake passing several large flat areas of grassland surrounded by trees. The route follows the ablation valley on the East side of the Barpu glacier. In about 4 hours we return to Hoper village after crossing the difficult Bualter Glacier and a final steep climb up a moraine. After lunch, we will depart for Gulmit en route we will stop at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit.

Day 11Passu –Borith –Suspension Bridges:

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit. Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Day 12Excursion –Khunjerab Pass:

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there were few highs passes leading from China that were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an easy all-weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir Mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel en route we will visit Borith Lake and Hussaini Suspension bridges. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Day 13Gilgit –Islamabad –Besham:

Today leave for Islamabad by a scenic flight and in case of bad weather, an alternative option will be to travel on the Karakoram Highway Besham through a captivating and enthralling landscape. In places, sheer, snow-capped mountains ascending from deep valleys while elsewhere, lush alpine meadows are carpeted by colourful wildflowers and dazzling apple blossoms. Terraced villages dot this monumental terrain, supported by traditional farming methods and lifestyles that have changed little over the centuries. arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.

Day 14Besham –Islamabad:

Drive to Islamabad en-route visit Taxila museum then drive to Islamabad. In Islamabad, we will visit Shah Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Daman –e –Koh then after the farewell dinner party we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.

FAQs

Where do we meet for the trek?
The group will assemble at the hotel in Islamabad.

Are transfers provided?
Yes, transfers are provided from/to Islamabad Airport for all clients arriving on Day 1 and departing on the last day of the Land Only itinerary.

Will I have contact information for the hotel?
Yes, hotel contact details and an emergency number will be included with your booking confirmation.

What is included in the meal plan?
All meals are included from arrival on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 16.

How is food and water managed during the trek?
Water: Untreated tap water is not recommended. Water for trekking is supplied in boiled, filtered, or bottled forms. It’s advisable to bring purification tablets or a filter bottle.
Food: During the Rush Lake Trek, meals are provided in a mess tent with a mix of local and Western dishes. Breakfast includes cereal, muesli, eggs, and bread. Lunch typically consists of canned fish, meats, cheese, and soup. Dinner is a three-course meal, with buffet options at hotels.

What is the accommodation like?
Hotels: 3 nights in Islamabad at good standard hotels, tourist class hotels in Gilgit, Karimabad, and Passu, and simpler guesthouses in Shimshal and Hopar. Twin-share rooms with en-suite facilities are standard.
Camping: 5 nights in 2-person tents during the trek. Single occupancy can be pre-booked for an additional cost.

What if I am traveling alone?
Solo travelers will be paired with another single client of the same sex. Single room and tent occupancy can be arranged at an extra cost.

What should I know about internal flights?
Flights to Gilgit: Subject to weather conditions. Flights may be canceled, and in such cases, travel by road will be arranged.

Who will lead the trek?
The trek will be led by an experienced KE Western leader, assisted by a local guide. Support staff, including cooks and porters, are locals who rely on trekking for their livelihood.

What should I know about altitude?
Expect to spend at least one night above 4000 meters and trek to 5000 meters or more. We carry a portable altitude chamber and bottled oxygen for emergencies.

How much spending money should I bring?
Approximately £200 (or equivalent) in local currency for tips and miscellaneous expenses. Additional funds may be needed for optional guided sightseeing in Islamabad.

How should I handle currency?
Change money into local currency (500 rupee notes preferred) upon arrival. US dollars, Sterling, and Euros can be exchanged at the airport.

How much should I tip?
A tip of approximately £80 (in local currency) is customary for the local crew and drivers. The trip leader will assist with the tipping process at the end of the trek.

How can I adjust to the time zone?
Arriving a day or two early can help you adjust to the time zone and recover from travel stress. Additional nights and airport transfers can be arranged.

What is the baggage allowance for the trek?
One soft duffel bag and one day pack. The maximum packed weight for trekking gear is 12.5 kgs. Extra items can be left at the group hotel in Islamabad or Gilgit.

Where can I find a suitable map for the trek?
TerraQuest Map: 1:175,000, available from Stanfords (stanfords.co.uk). It covers the central Karakoram Range and is waterproof and tear-resistant.