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Snow Lake – Hispar La trek in Pakistan is one of the most scenic trekking spots for skiers, mountaineers, trekkers and adventure holiday makers. Snow Lake is a high-altitude 16km wide glacial basin situated at the head of Biafo Glacier and Hispar Glacier in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The basin lies 16000 feet above sea level behind the Hispar la pass in the Karakoram mountain range. These two glaciers link up at Hispar la, making the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside the Polar region. The icy rivers connect two ancient mountain kingdoms. One of which is Baltistan in the east and Hunza in the west. Snow Lake-Hispar La trek is also known as the Snow Lake and Biafo Hispar trek. These two glaciers link up at Hispar la, making the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside the Polar region. The icy rivers connect two ancient mountain kingdoms. One of which is Baltistan in the east and Hunza in the west.
At a distance, this northern region of Pakistan is the last refuge for several animals, including markhor, ibex, Himalayan bear, and the snow leopard. Individuals from all around the globe come here to explore this place. Martin Conway was the first foreign visitor in 1892, who gave the Snow Lake name to this place. He said about this site as “beyond all comparison the finest view of mountains it has ever been my lot to behold.”
Another mountaineer, Eric Shipton, described this area in his words as “the last blank on the map. ” Snow Lake is a very arduous trek for trekking enthusiasts, and only about two hundred trekkers reach here per year.
Makrong Chhish (6,607m), Kanjut Sar (7,760m), and Distaghil Sar (7,885 m) are the high cliffs of the Karakoram placed at a height above these icebergs. The Latok group comprises small peaks such as Latok I, north-central, 7145m, Latok II, west, 7108m, Latok III, east, 6949m, and Latok IV, southeast, 6456m. The Latok lies to the east side of the Ogre group in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. Britons Doug Scott and Chris Bonington were the first who climb Ogre in 1977. While descending from Ogre, Scott broke both of his legs, and it almost took a week to arrive at the base camp because the descent was just epic.
Snow Lake-Hispar La trek journey starts from Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Night stay in Islamabad, and the next day, we fly to Skardu and drive through the Shigar valley to reach Askole. Spend the first night in your sleeping bag under the stars, and the next morning, we trek towards K2 base camp in the central Karakoram National Park. Snow Lake Biafo Glacier Treks usually begin by following the K2 base camp and Gondogoro La trail towards the Baltoro glacier. Once we reach the snout of the Biafo Glacier, we move towards the west onto the Biafo Glacier. The trek of the next few days chases loose rocky moraine crests on the Biafo glacier. We set up camps behind the lateral moraine in the grassy areas of Namla, Mango, and Baintha. From the Baintha campsite, we move on the glacier by following the broad ice highway. It is easier to walk on the glacier than on the previous rocky ridges in the trek.
After reaching the elevated point on the Hispar pass (altitude 5151m), which gives a panoramic view of the ice cap and snow-covered Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. After enjoying the panoramic view of the snow lake,” the highway of ice”, and started descending towards Hunza valley. We complete the traverse by arriving at Hispar village in the Hunza valley. People of this valley speak a different language and are rich in a unique culture, which is entirely different from Baltistan. After doing a self-guided tour of Ali Abad, we will drive from Hunza towards Gilgit with scenic views of Rakaposhi mountains and flowing streams. From Gilgit, we return to Islamabad either by jeep or plane. Night stay in our group hotel in Islamabad, and the next day we will transfer you to Islamabad International Airport for your departure flight back to your home country.
Stay Longer in Pakistan:
Venture further to the south to see many cultural sights, explore Lahore and Multan in search of history and tradition, or simply extend your stay and explore the Kalash and Chitral valleys on the way back to Islamabad.

Snow lake and Hispar La trek

SNOW LAKE-HISPAR LA TREK

22 Days
Group : 2-12 People
Guided Trek and Tour
Difficulty : Challenging
Type: All inclusive
Hotel & Camping

Snow Lake – Hispar La trek in Pakistan is one of the most scenic trekking spots for skiers, mountaineers, trekkers and adventure holiday makers. Snow Lake is a high altitude 16km wide glacial basin situated at the head of Biafo Glacier and Hispar Glacier in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The basin lies 16000 feet above sea level behind the Hispar la pass in the Karakoram mountain range. These two glaciers link up at Hispar la, making the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside the Polar region. The icy rivers connect two ancient mountain kingdoms. One of which is Baltistan in the east and Hunza in the west.

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan
Spectacular mountain View flight To Skardu
Experience Himalayan mountain kingdom of Baltistan and Hunza
Trek to Hispar Pass, Snow Lake, Biafo Glacier - the high altitude glacial basin
Panoramic view from the top of Hispar Pass

TREK OVERVIEW

Snow Lake-Hispar La trek is also known as the Snow Lake and Biafo Hispar trek. These two glaciers link up at Hispar la, making the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside the Polar region. The icy rivers connect two ancient mountain kingdoms. One of which is Baltistan in the east and Hunza in the west.

At a distance, this northern region of Pakistan is the last refuge for several animals, including markhor, ibex, Himalayan bear, and the snow leopard. Individuals from all around the globe come here to explore this place. Martin Conway was the first foreign visitor in 1892, who gave the Snow Lake name to this place. He said about this site as “beyond all comparison the finest view of mountains it has ever been my lot to behold.”

Another mountaineer, Eric Shipton, described this area in his words as “the last blank on the map. ” Snow Lake is a very arduous trek for trekking enthusiasts, and only about two hundred trekkers reach here per year.

Makrong Chhish (6,607m), Kanjut Sar (7,760m), and Distaghil Sar (7,885 m) are the high cliffs of the Karakoram placed at a height above these icebergs. The Latok group comprises small peaks such as Latok I, north-central, 7145m, Latok II, west, 7108m, Latok III, east, 6949m, and Latok IV, southeast, 6456m. The Latok lies to the east side of the Ogre group in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. Britons Doug Scott and Chris Bonington were the first who climb Ogre in 1977. While descending from Ogre, Scott broke both of his legs, and it almost took a week to arrive at the base camp because the descent was just epic.

Snow Lake-Hispar La trek journey starts from Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. Night stay in Islamabad, and the next day, we fly to Skardu and drive through the Shigar valley to reach Askole. Spend the first night in your sleeping bag under the stars, and the next morning, we trek towards K2 base camp in the central Karakoram National Park. Snow Lake Biafo Glacier Treks usually begin by following the K2 base camp and Gondogoro La trail towards the Baltoro glacier. Once we reach the snout of the Biafo Glacier, we move towards the west onto the Biafo Glacier. The trek of the next few days chases loose rocky moraine crests on the Biafo glacier. We set up camps behind the lateral moraine in grassy areas of Namla, Mango, and Baintha. From the Baintha campsite, we move on the glacier by following the broad ice highway. It is easier to walk on the glacier than on the previous rocky ridges in the trek.

After reaching the elevated point on the Hispar pass (altitude 5151m), which gives a panoramic view of the ice cap and snow-covered Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. After enjoying the panoramic view of snow lake,” the highway of ice”, and start descending towards Hunza valley. We complete the traverse by arriving at Hispar village in the Hunza valley. People of this valley speak a different language and are rich in a unique culture, which is entirely different from Baltistan. After doing a self-guided tour of Ali Abad, we will drive from Hunza towards Gilgit with scenic views of Rakaposhi mountains and flowing streams. From Gilgit, we return to Islamabad either by jeep or plane. Night stay in our group hotel in Islamabad, and the next day we will transfer you to Islamabad International Airport for your departure flight back to your home country. End of Snow Lake hispar la trek.

Stay Longer in Pakistan:

Venture further south to see many cultural sights, explore Lahore and Multan in search of history and tradition, or simply extend your stay and explore the Kalash and Chitral valleys on the way back to Islamabad.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1ARRIVAL DAY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Day 2MOUNTAIN VIEW FLIGHT TO SKARDU

Day 3SKARDU (2,230 M) SIGHSEEING AND RESTING DAY

Day 4SKARDU TO ASKOLI (3,040 M): 7 HOURS DRIVE

Day 5TREK TO NAMLA (3,556m) 6-7 HOURS WALK

Day 6TREK TO MANGO (3,700m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 7TREK TO BIANTHA (4,030m) 5 HOURS WALK

Day 08ACCLIMATISATION DAY

Day 9TREK TO MORFOGORO (4,310m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 10TREK TO KARPHOGORO (4,670m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 11TREK TO BASE CAMP OF HISPAR LA, (4,580m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 12TREK TO HISPAR LA VIA SNOW LAKE, (5155m) 6-7 HOURS WALK

Day 13TREK TO KANI BASA, (4,520m) 5 HOURS WALKING

Day 14TREK TO BAKHTUR BAIG (4,460m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 15TREK TO SHIGHAM BARIS, (4,160m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 16TREK TO BITANMAL, (3,750m) 7 HOURS WALK

Day 17TREK TO HISPAR VILLAG, (2,300m) 4-5 WALK

Day 18DRIVE TO KARIMABAD, (2,440m) 4-5 HOURS

Day 19SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO GILGIT, 3 HOURS

Day 20FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD

Day 21CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS - ISLAMABAD

Day 22DEPARTURE DAY - FLY BACK HOME

SNOW LAKE-HISPAR LA TREK COST AND DATE

Snow lake and Hispar La trek Cost 2026-27

Private Groups – Choose your own Dates

Snow Lake and Hispar La trek, Solo travellers join in Islamabad – Max 12 persons in a Group.

Start	End	Status	Price	Deposit	Registration
07 June	28 June	Available	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW
05 July	26 July	Available	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW
12 July	02 Aug	Available	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW
19 July	09 Aug	Available	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW
26 July	16 Aug	Available	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW
01 Aug	23 Aug	Limited Space	$2,450	$170	BOOK NOW

The above prices and dates are exclusively for Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek Solo group departures. All our solo departure group sizes are a maximum of 6 people per group. Smaller groups are easy to maintain, and we will be able to give you a real, authentic travel experience of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Private Groups, please choose your own dates and contact us for a quotation. Discounts are available for families, groups and couples. Please do contact us before booking. All our Pakistan Holidays are fully inclusive, including the domestic flights to Skardu. K2 base camp trek cost and dates are for the itinerary starting and finishing in Islamabad.

Do the Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek Solo but never alone. An escorted holiday is a fantastic way to travel-having a great group of like-minded people to share the trip’s memorable moments with makes them all the more special. Plus, you will have the peace of mind that everything’s taken care of, from the itinerary details to the airport transfers. We welcome hundreds of solo travellers on our K2 Trek and other Pakistan holidays every year. Our fixed departure holidays are reserved exclusively for solo travellers.

On this holiday, we have included a Tea/Coffee reception in the hotel hosted by your Guide on the arrival day – ideal for getting to know everyone – and throughout. Your Guide will be on hand to make sure everyone in the group gets the best out of their Pakistan holiday. If you would like to travel solo but do not want to share the hotel and tents, you have the single supplement option for minimal extra charges. We aim to keep the single supplement as low as possible.

All our trekking groups are limited to a maximum of 6 guests. Keeping numbers low means we can take you further off the beaten track than we would be able to do with a bigger group. We can stay in smaller, boutique-style hotels, and get to know your destination and the local People.

Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price for the Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek Solo departures. We recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times.

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE – NO SURCHARGE GUARANTEE

Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek Cost can change depending on a variety of factors, but unlike some other tour operators, Trango Adventure have undertaken to guarantee the price of your holiday will not change after you have booked. The price when you book is the price you will pay, whether you are booking for this year or the next. Book early to avoid any Trek price increases, get the best flight prices and take advantage of our ‘No Surcharge Guarantee’. Trango Adventure is a government-licensed and bonded tour operator to follows the strict regulations set by the Tourism Department of Pakistan.

Secure your place in our fixed departure Snow Lake Treks with a small deposit and pay the remaining amount when you arrive in Pakistan.

We accept cash on arrival, Bank Transfers, PayPal and all major Credit & debit Cards.

SNOW-LAKE HISPAR LA TREK MAP

Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL DAY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Day 2MOUNTAIN VIEW FLIGHT TO SKARDU

Day 3SKARDU (2,230 M) SIGHSEEING AND RESTING DAY

Day 4SKARDU TO ASKOLI (3,040 M): 7 HOURS DRIVE

Day 5TREK TO NAMLA (3,556m) 6-7 HOURS WALK

Day 6TREK TO MANGO (3,700m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 7TREK TO BIANTHA (4,030m) 5 HOURS WALK

Day 08ACCLIMATISATION DAY

Day 9TREK TO MORFOGORO (4,310m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 10TREK TO KARPHOGORO (4,670m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 11TREK TO BASE CAMP OF HISPAR LA, (4,580m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 12TREK TO HISPAR LA VIA SNOW LAKE, (5155m) 6-7 HOURS WALK

Day 13TREK TO KANI BASA, (4,520m) 5 HOURS WALKING

Day 14TREK TO BAKHTUR BAIG (4,460m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 15TREK TO SHIGHAM BARIS, (4,160m) 6 HOURS WALK

Day 16TREK TO BITANMAL, (3,750m) 7 HOURS WALK

Day 17TREK TO HISPAR VILLAG, (2,300m) 4-5 WALK

Day 18DRIVE TO KARIMABAD, (2,440m) 4-5 HOURS

Day 19SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO GILGIT, 3 HOURS

Day 20FLY BACK TO ISLAMABAD

Day 21CONTINGENCY DAY IN CASE OF DELAYS - ISLAMABAD

Day 22DEPARTURE DAY - FLY BACK HOME

Holiday Information

Price Includes

Accommodation as described (3-4 *)
All meals from Day 1 to Day 22
Government Licence English speaking mountain Guide
All permits, Parking and camping fees
Transportations, Private vehicle with driver, domestic flight (Skardu), Airport transfers for Domestic & international flights
Trekking equipments, Sleeping tents, mattresses, Dinning mess and kitchen tent with tables/field stools. Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related other community gear
Wages and basic kit of guide, sirdar, Porters cook and assistant(s).
Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
Emergency equipment including a company-issued basic first-aid kit and satellite phone

Price Excludes

Internationale flight ticket
Travel Insurance
Pakistan Visa Fee
Personal trekking equipments, sleeping bags, crampons, walking sticks etc
Tips for local guide and support staff, Miscellaneous expenses souvenirs etc
Additional hotel costs, food, beverages and room service etc.

Recommended Airport

Islamabad Internationale Airport (Google Map)

Meeting Point

Internationale Arrival Lounge at Islamabad Internationale Airport

Hotel Accommodation

Hill View Hotel, Hotel De Papae, Hotel Regalia or similar, Islamabad
Summit Hotel, PTDC hotel or similar, Skardu
Twin base sharing of same gender
Single supplement of Hotel rooms and tent available at additional low amount

Trip Altitude

Important note – please be aware that Snow Lake and Hispar La Trek involve travelling at high altitude. Whilst our itinerary has been very carefully designed to optimise acclimatisation to high altitudes, participants on the K2 trek are likely to experience some symptoms of being at high altitude. Some trekking experience at high altitude is recommended, but not essential, as you can train yourself to prepare for the high altitude environments. For a good source of Information about high altitude, visit www.medex.org.uk

Climate

The climate of Islamabad is humid subtropical with five seasons: winter, spring, summer (Monsoon, July-August) and Autumn. June is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature between 35-40 °C, and July is the wettest month as the monsoon starts and the temperature drops to 25- 30 °C during the daytime. The climate of Gilgit Baltistan is cooler compared to the rest of the country, except 30c in Skardu and around 25c in Askoli. During the trek temperature is warm and the sun rays will be quite strong, make sure to carry sun creams, sunglasses, a hat and plenty of water. Daytime temperature will be down to single figures as you reach Concordia. You may encounter snowfall around the upper Baltoro region, but it will have melted by July. Expect snowfall at Concordia even in July and August if the weather is cloudy. Overnight temperature can drop down to -10c from Paiju onwards, make sure to carry a good quality down sleeping bag which covers a minimum -20c temp. The Karakoram mountains are sheltered from the monsoon season, making the summer time an ideal season to do trekking. As you can imagine, the weather is unpredictable in the mountains, so expect short-lived storms at any time.

Meal Arrangement

All meals from day 1 to the last day of the trip are included. Pakistan is blessed with a variety of mouth-watering and delicious cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch and a course dinner will be served throughout the trip.

Your Accommodation

We will make sure to secure the hotels named in the itinerary, but if our first choice of hotel is not available, we will book a suitable alternative of a similar standard.

Hill View Hotel or Similar, Islamabad

The Hillview Hotel is located in the heart of Islamabad city and near the foothills of the famous Margalla Hills. There is easy access to markets, food street, carpet shops, the famous ‘Kabul’ restaurant, post office and banks as well. The hotel is clean and comfortable.

Summit Hotel, Ptdc Hotel or Similar

Summit Hotel and Ptdc Hotel, Skardu, offer a panoramic view of mountains, KharpochoFort and the mighty Indus River. There are 24-30 basic, clean and comfortable double-bed rooms with en-suite facilities. The restaurant provides delicious local, Chinese and continental cuisines.

Camp

On our Snow Lake trek, the following items are provided: a sleeping tent (we use three-person dome tents for two people), a dining tent, a toilet tent exclusively for your group to use, and a kitchen tent. There are camp chairs or stools, a kerosene/gas lamp or candles for reading in the dining tent at night, a dining table, crockery and tableware. Our staff put up and take down the tents, make the tea, cook the food, wash the dishes, and load the porters. Your kit bag is carried for you by porters, and you will trek with just a light day sack.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended, but it is not essential or mandatory for the Snow Lake Trek. When taking out an insurance policy, please make sure your insurance policy covers the type of adventure travel holiday you are taking with us.

Health & Vaccinations

If you have any type of allergy, please inform us before you travel. We will do our best to help, but we can not guarantee an allergy-free environment. You must carry your own treatment for the allergy with you all the time, such as adrenaline auto-injectors, etc. Please make sure to inform your mountain Guide and the team leader about your allergy on arrival in Pakistan, and do let them know where you keep your medicine.

Make sure to contact your general practitioner or an approved travel clinic to check if you need any vaccinations or other medical preparation for the type of holiday and the country you are about to visit. Must be up to date with routine courses such as typhoid, hepatitis, polio, and measles. Malaria and Dengue exist in the neighbouring areas of Islamabad; however, it does not exist in Gilgit Baltistan and in the mountains.

Pakistan Visa

All international tourists are required to obtain a visa to enter Pakistan. You have the option to apply for the Visa online for an E-Visa or physically visit your nearest Pakistan Embassy in your home country. We will provide you with all the required documents, help and assist you to apply for the visa. Currently, there is no option available for us to apply for your visa, so you have to apply for the visa yourself. Pakistan Visa fees vary country to country; the average visa fee is between $60-$100 USD. For more Information about the Pakistan Visa, visit the Government of Pakistan’s official visa website. https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/

Books

Throne Room of the Mountain Gods
Galen Rowell K2 Triumph and Tragedy
Jim Curran Karakoram Highway
King Trekking in Pakistan. Isobel Shaw.

How To Book

The booking process is quite simple. Once you know which date and month you want to travel, contact our travel advisers and secure your place for this year or next year by just paying a small deposit. Once we receive the deposit, we will send you the Receipt for the received amount and your place is confirmed for next year. After receiving the deposit, we will send you all the required documents to apply for a Pakistan Tourist Visa online.

Comprehensive Information

Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a full trip dossier with details of vaccinations, visas, an items list and other useful information. We will provide all the information you required to prepare for this once in a life time trip.

FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are travelling alone, you will be paired up with a same gender in a two bed hotel room and in a 2 person dome tent during the trek. We can arrange a single room or tent just for yourself for an additional small cost. Please contact us in advance for more information and costs.