Overview
The Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek is an adventurous and challenging trek in Pakistan that takes you to the southern side of Nanga Parbat, also known as the Rupal Face. Nanga Parbat is the second-highest peak in Pakistan and the ninth-highest in the world. It is known as the “Naked Mountain” because of its steep and barren slopes.
Nanga Parbat is not a single peak but a long series of ridges extending over 20 kilometers, culminating in an ice crest at 8,126 meters. The mountain has three main faces: Raikot Face, Diamer Face, and Rupal Face.
The Rupal Face is the southern side of Nanga Parbat and rises to about 5,000 meters. This trek takes you through the picturesque Rupal Valley, where lush green potato fields are a common sight. The journey to the base camp of Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face takes approximately 5-6 hours on foot, providing you with a close-up view of the massive peak.
One of the highlights of this trek is the Mazino Pass, which is the highest point of the journey. Tarishing Village serves as the gateway to Nanga Parbat, and the Rupal River is a beautiful tourist attraction in the region.
The Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat is renowned for being the largest rock face in the world, and it is considered one of the most technically challenging and difficult climbing routes. Unlike the more popular Fairy Meadows, this trek is less frequented by tourists and is often explored by locals and experienced trekkers.
Overall, the Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience for adventure seekers, with stunning views of the Rupal Face and the surrounding natural beauty. It’s a challenging but rewarding journey for those looking to explore this remote and impressive region of Pakistan.
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The Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek or Herrlig Koffer BC Trek is suitable both for beginners and seasoned travelers. It's the allure of the Rupal Face of the KILLER MOUNTAIN that fascinates visitors of all ages.
Please share your plan, dates and other people planning to travel with you so that we can arrange accordingly.
This trek is not as physically demanding as other strenuous treks. a little prior walking practice should work.
The maximum altitude of the Rupal Face Trek is 5000m.
There is a detailed list of must-carry and optional equipment’s which covers the required equipment and baggage to carry. If you have previous trekking experience, you may select your personal requirement.
● Important medicine/first aid kit
● Hiking backpack and sticks
● Head-torch/flashlight with extra batteries
● Sunglasses
● Sunblock and lip balm
● Water bottle
● Glows and warm pairs of socks
● Warm cap, hat, and scarf (to avoid scorching sun)
● Full sleeves shirt
● Waterproof trousers and raincoat
● Trekking shoes and flip-flops
● Trekking poles (optional)
● Warm layers of clothing
● Camera with additional batteries (optional)
● Cell phone with charger and charging bank (optional)
● Binoculars (optional)
We are a Member Company of Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) and helicopter rescue plan is part of the program we offer.
For any rescue mission we are required to deposit advance payment in favor of PATO out of which a small percentage is non-refundable (will be discussed at the time of confirmation) while rest is refundable (in case service was not availed). This entire amount is required to be paid by the client in advance. If there is any insurance policy on part of the client that can cover the impending bill, that needs to be submitted.
We do. We can organize customized tours/treks for solo trekkers and groups of any volume, but we prefer not more than 12. All we need is the information on the interest, dates, and number of persons with special instructions if any.
The maximum size of our groups is 20 persons. The average size of our groups is 10 members.
During this trek, all three meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be served to the participants. A combination of Foreign and Pakistani meals will be included in our food plan. Breakfasts will have coffee, cereal, tea, eggs, muesli/porridge, bread/chapatti included. Lunches include fresh meat and veggies, chapatti, rice etc. For Nanga Parbat day hike, a light packed lunch with some dry fruit will be carried.
The dinner will always be served in the hotel restaurant and the participants will gather to eat the food freshly prepared.
For the Fairy Meadows and Nanga Parbat BC Trek, proper accommodation will be arranged in the huts on a single occupancy and on twin/double sharing basis. Likewise, in Islamabad, Hunza and Chilas, accommodation will be arranged in hotels.
During the trekking days at Fairy Meadows, breakfast time will be communicated the previous evening and a decent breakfast at the hotel restaurant will be served. The day remains busy exploring the sites and a light lunch will be arranged or packed lunch will be carried to save the time.
Generally, one hour is required for the lunch which makes it a very good time to gain your strength back, relax, write and read etc.
Trekking after the lunch will be shorter as compared to trek before the lunch. Upon arrival to the campsite the participants will be served a hot beverage and dinner will be served. Participants can rest, read, write, socialize, film and photograph upon reaching their destination. Temperature drop at night in the high altitude areas normally; participants can get comfortable in their huts/rooms and get a good sleep before next day.
All nationalities must obtain a valid visa for entry into Pakistan. Tourists are advised to contact the nearest Pakistan Embassy/High Commission/consulate in their respected country/city. For the detailed information on visa, please refer to https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/ Pakistan does have visa on arrival facility for a number of countries. Please check the details here https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/visa-on-arrival-tourist/
Portable chargers, storage cards and extra batteries may be required during the trekking holiday. We advise you to make a relevant list of adapters, sockets and any other kind of electrical items you might require keeping your devices function as long as possible.
Tipping in Pakistan is not obligatory; it is entirely at one’s own discretion. Staff generally expects to be tipped at the end of the tour. If the staff during the trip performed well, a good tip is considered well-deserved. However, there is no defined amount as it depends on the situation, number of days spent and performance of the staff. With groups clients can join in to add to an amount.
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