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.
Every altitude below is pulled straight from this trip's real itinerary — drawn, not decorative.
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.
Airport greeting and hotel check-in.
KKH drive with a stop at the Shatial rock carvings.
Through the three-mountain-ranges junction, with the Rakaposhi viewpoint.
Fort visits, then a jeep ride through the valley to Hopar.
A glacier crossing and trek to a shepherd's-settlement camp.
Crossing the Barpu glacier, with peak views opening up.
A steep 6-hr ascent to the alpine lake.
An optional 3–4 hr summit climb for acclimatised trekkers.
A photography morning followed by a 3–4 hr descent.
Glacier trekking and Attabad Lake sightseeing.
Hussaini's bridges and the glacier villages.
A full-day trip to the pass, with wildlife viewing.
Flight or road journey and hotel check-in.
Shah Faisal Mosque, the Pakistan Monument and your airport transfer.
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.