Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek
Hero imageSnow Lake's vast glacial basin, ringed by 7,000 m peaks
21 days · 20 nights · Trekking

Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek

An epic 120 km journey through the Karakoram, connecting the Biafo and Hispar glaciers via Snow Lake — a glacial basin over 16,000 ft — before descending into the remote Hispar valley. One of the great classic high-altitude treks, for experienced, well-acclimatised trekkers only.

The climb, day by day

3,000–5,151 m of elevation gain.

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

3,000m D4 D5 3,700m D6 D7 4,400m D9 D10 5,151m D11 D12 4,200m D13 D14 3,600m D15 3,400m D16
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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 transfer.

  2. 2
    Skardu / Chilas

    Flight to Skardu or drive to Chilas/Besham

    Weather-dependent routing.

  3. 3
    Skardu

    Drive to Skardu

    275 km, with classic Karakoram viewpoints along the way.

  4. 4
    Askole · 3,000 m

    Drive to Askole

    The last inhabited village before the trek begins.

  5. 5
    Namla · 3,650 m

    Trek to Namla

    6–8 hrs, crossing the snout of the Biafo glacier.

  6. 6
    Mango · 3,700 m

    Trek to Mango

    7 hrs on glacial moraine.

  7. 7
    Baintha · 4,000 m

    Trek to Baintha

    6 hrs to a meadow camp with views of the Latok towers.

  8. 8
    Baintha

    Acclimatisation day

    A rest day before higher altitude.

  9. 9
    Marphogoro · 4,400 m

    Trek to Marphogoro

    6–8 hrs across the Biafo glacier.

  10. 10
    Snow Lake · 4,800 m

    Trek to Snow Lake

    6–7 hrs to the great ice expanse of Snow Lake.

  11. 11
    Hispar Pass · 5,151 m

    Trek to Hispar Pass

    A challenging 6–7 hr ascent — the high point of the crossing.

  12. 12
    Kani Basa · 4,500 m

    Trek to Kani Basa

    An 8-hr descent, crossing crevassed terrain.

  13. 13
    Jutmal · 4,200 m

    Trek to Jutmal

    7 hrs, crossing the Jutmal glacier.

  14. 14
    Bitanmal · 3,600 m

    Trek to Bitanmal

    A challenging 8-hr crossing.

  15. 15
    Falaling Chhish · 3,600 m

    Trek to Falaling Chhish

    4 hrs, crossing the Kunyang glacier.

  16. 16
    Hispar Village · 3,400 m

    Trek to Hispar Village

    A gentler 4-hr walk to the first settlement since Askole.

  17. 17
    Hunza

    Trek to Huru & drive to Hunza

    The trek concludes and you rejoin the road.

  18. 18
    Besham

    Drive to Besham

    A 10–12 hr road journey south.

  19. 19
    Islamabad

    Drive to Islamabad

    7 hrs, with a stop at the Taxila Museum.

  20. 20
    Islamabad

    Rest day / contingency

    A free day, or an optional Murree excursion.

  21. 21
    Departure

    Departure from Islamabad

    Airport transfer after breakfast.

What's included

  • Complimentary safety pack
  • Airport pickup/drop
  • Tourist-class hotel accommodation
  • All trek meals
  • Sleeping tents, mattresses & kitchen tents
  • English-speaking guide, cook & porters
  • 15 kg personal baggage allowance on trek
  • Trekking fee & permit process
  • Crew insurance & safety rope

Not included

  • Driver service fee
  • Guide service fee
  • Room service fees
  • International & domestic airfare
  • Pakistan visa fees
  • Personal travel & medical insurance

Cross to Snow 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.