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Trip Details

RUSH LAKE TREK 2024-25

14 Days
  • 5 Star Hotel
  • Islamabad
  • Yes
  • Available
  • Yes

Overview

Welcome to SKARDU TREKKERS, your gateway to unforgettable trekking adventures in the Karakoram Range. One of our signature offerings is the Rush Lake trek, an ideal choice for first-time trekkers seeking to explore the pristine beauty of Pakistan’s highest alpine lake.

Rush Lake, situated at an altitude exceeding 4,700 meters, stands as a jewel amidst the towering peaks of Nagar and Hunza Valley. This trek is designed to immerse you in the breathtaking landscapes of the Karakoram, where glaciers, high meadows, and terraced fields paint a picture of raw natural beauty.

As seasoned guides, we ensure a safe and enriching experience as you navigate through this picturesque terrain. Our routes lead you across majestic glaciers and verdant meadows, offering panoramic views that include some of the world’s most renowned peaks. On clear days, trekkers may even catch a glimpse of the legendary K2 summit from the shores of Rush Lake.

SKARDU TREKKERS takes pride in curating journeys that blend adventure with cultural immersion. Our local expertise allows us to showcase not just the natural wonders of the Karakoram, but also the rich traditions and hospitality of the region. Each step of the trek is an opportunity to connect with the local flora, fauna, and communities that call this rugged landscape home.

Join us on the Rush Lake trek and embark on a transformative journey where every vista unfolds a new chapter in the story of exploration. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a photography aficionado, or simply seeking solace in the mountains, SKARDU TREKKERS ensures an experience that resonates long after the trek ends.

Rush Lake Trek

Embark on a comprehensive 14-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Karakoram Range with our Rush Lake Trek package. Priced at US$ 1,620 or € 1,435 per person for foreign travelers, this package includes all essential services from accommodation to meals, transportation, trekking equipment, and support staff. It covers twin-sharing accommodation, full-board meals, airport transfers, trekking logistics, and necessary permits and fees for a hassle-free experience in one of Pakistan’s most stunning trekking destinations.

For Pakistani Travelers:

For Pakistani travelers, the cost translates to approximately PKR 250,000. This package is designed to immerse trekkers in the natural beauty of Rush Lake and its surroundings while ensuring comfort, safety, and an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Karakoram.

Trek Highlights

  • • Highest Alpine Lake in Pakistan: Experience Rush Lake, situated at over 4,700 meters altitude, the highest alpine lake in Pakistan.
  • • Spectacular Mountain Views: Enjoy panoramic vistas of Nagar and Hunza Valley peaks, including glimpses of K2 and Gasherbrum IV.
  • • Glacier Crossings: Traverse through glaciers on the way to Rush Lake, adding an adventurous element to the trek.
  • • Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in local culture and traditions of the Karakoram region during guided treks.
  • • Natural Beauty: Encounter diverse landscapes from high meadows to terraced fields, showcasing the raw beauty of the Karakoram.
  • • Expert Guided Tours: Embark on safe and enriching treks led by experienced guides from SKARDU TREKKERS.
  • • Photographer’s Paradise: Capture stunning shots of pristine landscapes and towering peaks along the trekking route.
  • • Customizable Packages: Tailor your trekking experience with customizable packages that cater to different skill levels and preferences.
  • • Unique Wildlife: Spot unique wildlife species native to the Karakoram region, adding to the trek’s natural charm.
  • • Memorable Adventure: Create lasting memories with a trek that combines adventure, natural wonders, and cultural insights.

Services Included:

  • • Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable twin-sharing accommodation for 13 nights, providing a cozy retreat after each day’s adventure in Pakistan.
  • • Transportation: Experience seamless tourist-class transport throughout your journey, ensuring safe and comfortable travel between destinations and attractions.
  • • Experienced Guide: Trek confidently with our expert guide, who brings extensive local knowledge and ensures a safe, informative, and enjoyable trekking experience.
  • • Boating in Attabad Lake: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Attabad Lake with a scenic boating excursion, surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas.
  • • Site Entrance and National Park Fees: All entrance fees to sites and national parks are included, granting access to stunning natural landscapes and protected areas.
  • • Trekking Equipment: We provide essential trekking gear to equip you for the journey ahead, ensuring you’re prepared for the challenges and delights of the Karakoram.
  • • Kitchen Crockery: Our comprehensive kitchen setup includes all necessary crockery, facilitating comfortable meal preparation and dining during your trek.
  • • Porters and Kitchen Staff: Focus on enjoying the trek while our experienced porters carry trekking gear and kitchen supplies, and dedicated kitchen staff prepare delicious meals.
  • • Camping Fees: Fees for camping in designated areas are covered, ensuring secure and comfortable overnight stays surrounded by the beauty of the Karakoram.
  • • Trekking Food: Enjoy nutritious and satisfying meals throughout the trek, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, carefully prepared to keep you energized and fulfilled.
  • • Porters’ Food: We provide adequate provisions for the meals of our hardworking porters, ensuring they have the energy needed to support your trekking expedition.
  • • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off: Start and end your journey stress-free with our reliable airport transfer service, ensuring a smooth transition to and from your trekking adventure.
  • • Portage at Hotels and Airport: Let us handle your luggage with care during your hotel stays and airport transfers, ensuring convenience and comfort throughout your trip.
  • • Toll Taxes and Parking Fees: All necessary toll taxes and parking fees are included, eliminating any unexpected expenses and ensuring seamless travel logistics.
  • • Letter of Invitation (LOI): Facilitation of the Letter of Invitation as required for entry into Pakistan, ensuring a smooth immigration process for international travelers.

Services Not Included:

  • • Early Check-in and Late Checkout: Subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
  • • Hotel Meals (Lunch and Dinner): Meals at hotels are not included; guests are responsible for their own dining arrangements.
  • • Bottled Water, Aerated, and Alcoholic Drinks: Additional charges apply for personal consumption.
  • • Items of a Personal Nature: Costs related to phone calls, laundry, and personal trekking equipment (such as crampons and harnesses) are the responsibility of the traveler.
  • • Tips: Gratuity for guides, drivers, porters, etc., is not included and should be provided at your discretion.
  • • Delays Beyond Control: Charges resulting from delays beyond the control of SKARDU TREKKERS are not covered.
  • • Extra Days: Any additional days beyond the specified itinerary are not included in the package.
  • • International Flights and Taxes: Airfare, airport taxes, and departure fees are not part of the package.
  • • Visa Fees and Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance, visa fees, and any related costs are the responsibility of the traveler.
  • • Miscellaneous Expenses: Costs for drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc., at hotels and during the trek are not included.

Itinerary

Accommodation: Upon arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, you will be accommodated in a comfortable hotel/guesthouse in twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Enjoy a hearty dinner at the hotel/guesthouse.
Full Day Activity: Arrival in Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Transfer to accommodation. Rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Chilas at a hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the drive and upon arrival in Chilas.
Full Day Activity: Depart from Islamabad/Rawalpindi early morning. Scenic drive on the legendary Karakoram Highway. En route sightseeing. Arrival in Chilas. Check-in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Karimabad at a comfortable hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the drive and upon arrival in Karimabad.
Full Day Activity: After a relaxing night in Chilas, continue your journey alongside the picturesque Hunza River. Visit points of interest en route. Arrival in Karimabad. Check-in and explore the local sights.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Bericho Kor in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: Following your exploration of Karimabad, drive to Hopper Village. Begin trekking towards Bericho Kor at 3,300 meters. Set up camp, enjoy dinner amidst the mountains.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Chidin Harai in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: After a night at Bericho Kor, trek to Chidin Harai at 4,440 meters. Enjoy the trekking experience and breathtaking views. Camp overnight.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Rush Lake in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: Departing from Chidin Harai, reach Rush Lake at 4,694 meters, one of the world’s highest alpine lakes. Explore the surroundings. Camp overnight.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Rush Lake or Rush Peak base camp in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: After reaching Rush Lake, enjoy a free day to relax or opt for a challenging climb to Rush Peak at 5,098 meters. Return to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Phahi Phari in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: Following a day at Rush Lake or Rush Peak, descend to Phahi Phari at 3,450 meters. Enjoy the scenic trekking route and camp overnight.

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Hamdar in twin-sharing tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek.
Full Day Activity: Leaving Phahi Phari behind, continue trekking to Hamdar at 3,300 meters. Experience the local culture and camp overnight.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Karimabad at a comfortable hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the trek and upon arrival in Karimabad.
Full Day Activity: Departing from Hamdar, trek down through Hopper Valley. Drive back to Karimabad. Check-in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Karimabad at a comfortable hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided at the hotel/guesthouse.
Full Day Activity: After returning to Karimabad, enjoy a leisure day in Hunza Valley. Explore local attractions, markets, and historical sites.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in Besham at a hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the drive and upon arrival in Besham.
Full Day Activity: After your free day in Hunza Valley, depart from Karimabad. Scenic drive to Besham. En route sightseeing. Arrival in Besham. Check-in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay overnight in Islamabad at a hotel/guesthouse with twin-sharing rooms.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided during the drive and upon arrival in Islamabad.
Full Day Activity: Following your stay in Besham, continue your journey to Islamabad. Enjoy the scenic drive back to the capital city. Check-in and unwind.

Meals: Breakfast will be provided at the hotel/guesthouse.
Full Day Activity: Concluding your unforgettable trekking adventure, transfer to Islamabad airport for your onward international flight.

Why choose Skardu trekkers?

Our trips may cost a bit more, but here are some key reasons why:

  1. Fair Wages for Staff and Porters: We pay our staff and porters wages that are higher than the average, ensuring their well-being and motivation.
  2. Quality Meals: Our cooks are committed to preparing high-quality meals that go beyond the typical fare, adding our unique twist to hearty trekking food.
  3. Comfortable Camp Setup: After a long day of hiking, we strive to make our campsites as comfortable as possible, focusing on the little details. Our camps include tables, comfy chairs, a spacious mess/dining tent, a proper toilet tent for privacy, a generator for charging electronics, and endless pots of French press coffee, tea, and plates of cookies upon your arrival at camp. These details create an unparalleled camp-life experience.
  4. Experienced Trip Leaders: Each trek has a minimum of two trip leaders – one Western leader and one local leader.
  5. Small Group Sizes: You will NEVER see a Skardu Trekkers Expeditions team with more than 12 people.
  6. Comprehensive Safety Plans: A major difference between Skardu Trekkers and our competitors is our professional and thorough safety plan, along with the necessary tools to handle any emergency situation. All of our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and risk management.

Is the Rush Lake Trek Safe?

The Rush Lake Trek involves a certain amount of risk as we venture deep into the mountains of a developing country. However, member safety is Skardu Trekkers’ top priority. Our experienced ground team does everything possible to ensure a safe adventure, focusing on safety first and injury prevention. Skardu Trekkers goes above and beyond to be fully prepared for emergencies, bringing all necessary tools to manage any situation. Other local (budget) tour operators often forgo bringing a satellite phone due to its high cost, but for us, being unprepared for emergencies is unacceptable. This commitment to safety is a significant reason why clients choose us and continue to return for different adventures year after year.

What kind of visa is needed for the Rush Lake Trek?

All guests joining the Rush Lake Trek must apply for a Pakistani Trekking and Mountaineering Visa. This visa is different from the standard tourist visa, so you will not be applying for a tourist visa. Skardu Trekkers provides all the necessary documentation for the visa application, including the Letter of Invitation (LOI).

Do I need to have trekking experience for the Rush Lake Trek?

No, trekking experience is not required for the Rush Lake Trek. This trek is suitable for beginners and first-timers. Rush Lake stands at an elevation that offers breathtaking views without the need for technical climbing skills. This makes it an ideal choice for those new to trekking and eager to experience the beauty of the Karakoram range.

Is it safe for a Solo Woman to join the Rush Lake Trek?

Approximately 50% of our clients on the K2 Base Camp Trek are female, coming primarily from the USA, the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Over the years, we have had solo women from more than 20 different nationalities join us on this expedition. You will always be paired with another solo woman as hotel/tent mates. If there is no other female to pair you with due to odd numbers, you will not be required to share a tent. As a solo woman, you can feel safe joining the Rush Lake Trek. We prioritize the safety and well-being of all our trekkers, and our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring a secure and supportive environment throughout the journey. We have successfully guided many solo female travelers on this trek, and our staff is trained to provide the highest level of care and attention to all participants. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. Northern Pakistan is a very safe part of the world. We often say that you are safer traveling in Northern Pakistan as a woman than walking alone at night in Paris or New York City

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RUSH LAKE TREK 2024-25
From $1620
/ Adult
  • 5 Star Hotel
  • Islamabad
  • Yes
  • Available
  • Yes

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