Trending Treks

The most popular treks in Pakistan run through the Karakoram, Himalaya and Hindu Kush ranges of Gilgit-Baltistan and beyond, and the routes below are the ones travellers ask for most. The classic entry point is the Fairy Meadows trek, a short walk to a green plateau facing the huge Rupal and Diamir faces of Nanga Parbat, from where fit walkers continue to Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Other trending routes include Rakaposhi Base Camp above Hunza, the Batura Glacier trek in Gojal, the Shimshal Pass yak route, the high alpine Rush Lake and the gentle meadows of Patundas.

These treks span a wide range of difficulty, so there is something for every level. The best short treks, led by the easy 2 to 4 day Fairy Meadows walk, suit first-time trekkers and families, while Rakaposhi Base Camp and Patundas Meadows offer moderate multi-day hikes with big mountain views. At the tougher end, the Batura Glacier trek, Shimshal Pass, Rush Lake and Nanga Parbat Base Camp are longer, higher routes that reward strong, well-acclimatised walkers.

All of these routes are best walked in the summer mountain season and are run with experienced local guides, with porters and permits arranged for you. Booking early secures the best guides and dates, as the most popular treks in Pakistan fill up months ahead for the short trekking window.