Explore the seventh-longest non-polar glacier in the world amidst the towering Batura Muztagh.
Explore the seventh-longest non-polar glacier in the world amidst the towering Batura Muztagh.
Explore the seventh-longest non-polar glacier in the world amidst the towering Batura Muztagh.
A 16-day wilderness expedition across the 57km Batura Glacier, featuring remote Wakhi pastures and 7,000m peak views.
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
3,800 meters
Wind Speed
15-25 km/h
Temperature
-5°C to 25°C
Maximum Altitude
3,800 meters
Duration
16 days
Glacier Length
57 kilometers
Location
Gojal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
Best Season
June to September
Mountain Range
Karakoram
The Batura Glacier Trek is one of the most spectacular high-altitude glacier journeys in Pakistan's Karakoram Range. Stretching 57 kilometers, the Batura Glacier is the seventh-longest non-polar glacier in the world, flowing north of the majestic Batura and Passu massifs. This trek offers a unique combination of accessibility and profound wilderness, starting near the Karakoram Highway and leading into a world of lush alpine meadows, birch forests, and remote shepherd settlements. Trekkers experience close-up views of the 'Batura Wall' and giants like Shispare (7,611m) and Passu Sar (7,478m). Guided by local Wakhi professionals, the journey provides an authentic cultural connection and unparalleled solitude in a region rarely visited by commercial crowds. Safety is prioritized with conservative acclimatization and full-service mobile camping logistics.
What makes this trekking special
Trek across the 57km Batura Glacier, the 7th longest non-polar glacier globally.
Witness the massive Batura Wall, featuring 14 peaks above 7,000 meters.
Experience authentic Wakhi hospitality in traditional high-altitude summer pastures.
Spot Himalayan Ibex and other rare wildlife in the Central Karakoram National Park.
Travel the iconic Karakoram Highway and explore 700-year-old Hunza forts.
Enjoy a pristine wilderness experience far from crowded commercial trekking routes.
Arrival at Islamabad International Airport, transfer to hotel, and evening team briefing regarding safety and logistics.
Full-day drive on the Karakoram Highway along the Indus River through the Kohistan region.
Drive to Hunza, stopping at the junction of three mountain ranges and the Rakaposhi viewpoint. Sunset at Eagle's Nest.
Cultural exploration of Altit and Baltit Forts, Karimabad bazaar, and ancient Ganish Village.
Visit Hopper Valley and Glacier, followed by a boat ride on the turquoise Attabad Lake to reach Gulmit.
Visit Hussaini Suspension Bridge, Borith Lake, and Passu Glacier viewpoint. Photograph the Passu Cones.
Begin trekking from Batura Bridge onto the glacier's lateral moraine to reach the camp at Yunzben.
Diagonally cross the Batura Glacier to reach Yashpirt, a meadow with shepherd huts and views of Distaghil Sar.
Trek through lush meadows and birch forests along the Batura massif wall to reach Gutshism.
Acclimatization day with an optional excursion to Lupdor for panoramic glacier views and ibex spotting.
Retrace the trail down the valley, enjoying new perspectives of the Batura peaks.
Cross the glacier back to Yunzben, finish the trek at Passu, and drive to Gulmit for a hot shower.
Drive to the 4,733m Pakistan-China border, the highest point on the Karakoram Highway.
Scenic drive back to Gilgit. Visit the local bazaar and the cooperative store for Chinese barter goods.
Morning flight to Islamabad (weather permitting). Afternoon free for sightseeing at Faisal Mosque.
Final breakfast and transfer to Islamabad International Airport for departure.
Note: The Karakoram requires flexibility. Flights are weather-dependent, and road contingencies are always in place. The whole area is a wilderness with no permanent inhabitants; trekkers must be fully self-sufficient with all gear and food carried in.
7 items included
6 items not included
We offer customizable packages: Silver (Standard), Gold (Enhanced Base Camp), and Platinum (Private dedicated guide and customized itinerary).
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