Rush Lake Trek
Hero imageRush Lake's still turquoise water beneath a ring of 6,000 m peaks
14 days · 13 nights · Trekking

Rush Lake Trek

A journey to one of the highest alpine lakes on Earth, at 4,694 m in the Karakoram, starting from Hopar village with views of Rush Peak and the snow-covered giants around it — with an optional ascent of Rush Peak itself for the fit and acclimatised.

The climb, day by day

3,000–5,095 m of elevation gain.

Every altitude below is pulled straight from this trip's real itinerary — drawn, not decorative.

3,000m D5 4,694m D7 5,095m D8 4,733m D12
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Day by day

A sample shape for this journey — we can reshape the pace, stops and dates around you. This is a starting point, not a fixed itinerary.

  1. 1
    Islamabad

    Arrival in Islamabad

    Airport greeting and hotel check-in.

  2. 2
    Chilas

    Islamabad to Chilas

    KKH drive with a stop at the Shatial rock carvings.

  3. 3
    Karimabad, Hunza

    Chilas to Karimabad, Hunza

    Through the three-mountain-ranges junction, with the Rakaposhi viewpoint.

  4. 4
    Hopper Valley

    Karimabad to Hopper Valley

    Fort visits, then a jeep ride through the valley to Hopar.

  5. 5
    Barpo Giram · 3,000 m

    Hopper Valley to Barpo Giram

    A glacier crossing and trek to a shepherd's-settlement camp.

  6. 6
    Brikchour

    Barpo Giram to Brikchour

    Crossing the Barpu glacier, with peak views opening up.

  7. 7
    Rush Lake · 4,694 m

    Brikchour to Rush Lake

    A steep 6-hr ascent to the alpine lake.

  8. 8
    Rush Peak · 5,095 m

    Rush Lake to Rush Peak ascent

    An optional 3–4 hr summit climb for acclimatised trekkers.

  9. 9
    Gutons

    Rush Lake to Gutons

    A photography morning followed by a 3–4 hr descent.

  10. 10
    Hopper & Gulmit

    Gutons to Hopper & Gulmit

    Glacier trekking and Attabad Lake sightseeing.

  11. 11
    Passu & Borith

    Passu to Borith & the suspension bridges

    Hussaini's bridges and the glacier villages.

  12. 12
    Khunjerab Pass · 4,733 m

    Khunjerab Pass excursion

    A full-day trip to the pass, with wildlife viewing.

  13. 13
    Islamabad

    Gulmit to Islamabad via Gilgit

    Flight or road journey and hotel check-in.

  14. 14
    Departure

    Islamabad sightseeing & departure

    Shah Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument and your airport transfer.

What's included

  • Air fares
  • 13 nights' hotel accommodation
  • On-trip transport
  • 3 meals per day

Not included

  • International & domestic airfare (unless noted as included)
  • Pakistan visa fees
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Driver, guide & crew tips
  • Personal expenses — drinks, laundry, souvenirs
  • Anything not listed as included

Reach Rush Lake.

Send us your rough dates and group size. We'll come back with a tailored route, a firm quote and the best weather window — usually within a day.