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Rush Lake Trek (2025-26) – 14 Days
Rush Lake Trek is a light adventure for first-timers in the Karakoram Range. Rush Lake is one of the world’s highest alpine lakes and it is Pakistan’s highest lake at an altitude of over 4,700 meters. During the trek, you will experience the gigantic views of the peaks of Nagar and Hunza Valley. While trekking towards Rush Lake you will cross glaciers, high meadows, and terraced fields of beautiful Nagar Valley. This is an amazingly refreshing journey as it offers a chance to embrace the wilderness of Mother Nature.
In addition to this K2 viewpoint holiday, we also offer the following K2 viewpoint holiday options as detailed in the table below.
| K2 View Point Treks | Price (USD) | Euro (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Machulo La Trek – K2 View Point (12 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Barah Broq Trek – K2 View Point (12 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Burji La Trek – K2 View Point (11 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,400 | €1,400 |
| Humbrok Trek – K2 View Point (12 days) – ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Iqbal Top Trek – K2 View Point (12 days) -ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Shagari Balla Trek – K2 View Point (11 days)-ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Satpara-Sermik K2 View Point (11 days)-ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,600 | €1,600 |
| Rush Lake Trek – K2 View Point (14 days)-ALL INCLUSIVE | US$1,900 | €1,900 |
| View Treks to BASE CAMP of K2 | – | – |
| View all SNOW LAKE TREK HOLIDAYS | – | – |
| K2 View Point Treks | Price (USD) | Euro (EUR) |
Dates & Cost – Rush Lake Trek
Summers are ideal for the Rush Lake Trek. The start and end dates in the table below are your dates of arrival and departure from Pakistan. These months mentioned below are the ideal months for trekking in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. We have guaranteed departures every year. Our dates and costs for the Rush Lake Trek are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Jun-2025 | 03-Jul-2025 | US$ 1,900 | Limited Space | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| 20-Jun-2026 | 03-Jul-2026 | US$ 1,900 | Available | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
Itinerary – Rush Lake Trek
The itinerary for Rush Lake Trek is noticeable below.
Day 01: Islamabad/Rawalpindi
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon you will be transferred to hotels. On this day, our participants can relax and recover from their long journey.
Pickup information
It is very easy to spot our guide, holding orange placards with our company’s logo and your name on it. You must arrive at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. International flights normally arrive at midnight or in the afternoon. You must give us the details of your flights, both inbound and outbound at least five days prior to your arrival in Pakistan. Our staff/guide will receive you at the gates of international arrivals unless you are taking a connecting flight from another city of Pakistan. The guide/staff will transfer you to our partner hotel. In case you do not require airport transfer, please inform us in advance.
After lunch and some rest at the hotel (ideally if you are arriving in the morning between 9am to 12pm), our guide/representative will pickup all our guests around 6pm for briefing and remaining payments at our office followed by a dinner. If you are coming late, we will manage remaining payments and briefing in Skardu.
Day 02: Drive to Chiilas on Karakoram highway
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 2,498 m
Participants on this morning will take the spectacular flight from Islamabad airport to Skardu airport. You will be able to see Nanga Parbat if clouds allow. After arrival in Skardu, the day is free. Incase of flight cancellation, overnight stay in Chilas.
Skardu
Day 03: Drivde to Karimabad alone with Hunza River
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 2,498 m
After breakfast, the participants will walk to Kharpocho fort in Skardu, which is located up on a mountain. The Kharpocho fort gives a splendid view of the Indus and Skardu town. The participants will also have an option to take a tour to Sadpara Lake followed by free shopping time in Skardu Bazaar.
During sightseeing, our staff will take care of further government documentation required in Skardu. This can sometimes take two days. We have contingency days towards the end of the trek incase of any delays.
Day 04: Drive to Hopper village and Trek to Bericho Kor (3,300 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 3,015 m
The participants will begin the jeep safari towards Daso, the passage will go through the Shigar valley. The journey will be followed on the sides of Braldu river which extends to Askole. Askole will be the last village on our route; the participants will start walking after leaving jeeps behind. However at times the participants may begin their walk before arrival in Askole but it depends on the road conditions. Overall it will take you between six hours to eight hours in covering the distance.
Day 05: Trek to Chidin Harai (4,440 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 3,571m
Time: 7-8 hours
The trek starts by following the K2 Base Camp trail and then turns west onto the Biafo Glacier. The trail ascends over a shoulder to reach the left moraine and descends on to the glacier then back on to the left bank where the grassy camping site called Namla is located behind a lateral moraine.
Day 06: Rush Lake Trek (4,694 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 3,715m
Time: 5-6 hours
After crossing a fracture zone on the glacier we reach the centre of the glacier where we follow moraine ridges, underfoot there is loose rock making this a challenging day. We set up camp on the left bank of the Biafo in a grassy area.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 07: Free day or climb Rush Peak (5,098 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,041m
Time: 5-6 hours
The route continues up the centre of the glacier on a broad highway of ice making the walking easier than yesterday. We cross to the right and come off the glacier to a grassy area where Baintha camp is located.
Day 08: Trek to phahi Phari (3,450 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,041m
This is a rest day for you and the porters in order to help with acclimatization to the high altitude. You can relax in camp or if feeling energetic walk up a ridge behind camp with fine views of Latok group and The Ogre. Look out for Ibex that can often be seen grassy slopes above.
Day 09: Trek to Hamdar (3,300 m)
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,298m
Time: 5-6 hours
The trail is steep and loose to get onto the glacier however once there we follow the flat glacier making relatively straightforward walking. Further along the glacier there are some crevasses to be aware of where depending on the conditions we might rope up to safeguard our passage. There are superb views of many peak including The Ogre (7,813m) and also we will get the first views of the Hispar La and Snow Lake.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 10: Trek down to Hopper Valley and drive to Karimabad
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,585m
Time: 5-6 hours
Today we walk to the south end of a large snowy flat area known as Snow Lake finding our way through a network of crevasses. Snow Lake is a high altitude glacial basin over 16km wide at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers. Martin Conway, the first foreign visitor, gave Snow Lake the name in 1892 and described this area as “beyond all comparison the finest view of mountains it has ever been my lot to behold, nor do I believe the world can hold a finer.”
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 11: Free day in Hunza Valley
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 5,149m
Time: 5-6 hours
Today we traverse across the vast Snow Lake area and make the ascent to Hispar La. The climb to Hispar La is not too steep although it always feels quite strenuous at this altitude, we also have to be aware of the crevasses in this area. The views at Hispar La are fantastic looking down Biafo glacier to Snow Lake and The Ogre and other side down Hispar glacier to peaks in Hunza.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 12: Drive to Besham
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,468m
Time: 6-8 hours
After an early start we descend from Hispar La crossing a crevassed area and then later on the glacier flattens out. We have to cross Kani Basa glacier which is facture zone where the two glaciers collide. Shortly afterwards we reach our camp located in a grassy ablation valley with good views of Kanjut Sar (7,760m).
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 13: Drive to Islamabad
On this day
Altitude: 4,168m
Time: 6-7hours
This is a challenging day as we have to find our way through a series of moraine ridges; climb a loose scree slope then cross several glacial streams. Jutmal camp is on a grassy area along the side of the glacier.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
Day 14: Fly to home country
On this Day
Altitude: 3,765m
Time: 7-8 hours
After an hour we descend down a steep bank to cross another side glacier then back to the valley as before where the walking is good. Camp at Bitanmal is in a large meadow often used by herders from Hispar village.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
What’s Included
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- All road transport in Pakistan
- Hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing rooms)
- Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing tents)
- Hotel meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Trekking meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipment and tools)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas), and personal luggage
What’s not included
- Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipment (list provided on registration or request)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff, etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc)
Ready to book your spot? Please follow the instructions below:
- Send an inquiry requesting a spot on the fixed departures by providing your details [Full Name (as printed on passport), Nationality & Departure Date]
- Wait for registration form and payment options (24-72 hours)
- Submit your deposit (USD 750) to confirm your spot. Once payment is received, we will send you a confirmation email confirming your spot on the tour.
- Our representatives will guide you further regarding the visa process etc. You will only start your visa application after approval from our office with supporting documents provided by us.
- Pay the balance amount after visa approval or in some cases upon arrival in Islamabad on the first day.
- Book your flights after consultation with our office.
Notes
- Our trekking holiday prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay.
- Make your bookings early to avoid an increase in holiday prices.
- Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional 290 US Dollars. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance amount.
- A separate tent (single tent) will cost an additional 120 US Dollars. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should be made with the balance amount.
Refund policy
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. In case of visa rejection, a refund/partial refund (if costs are incurred) will be considered. In such cases, a valid proof of visa rejection must be submitted to our office within 72 hours of rejection.
Balance: If you cancel after paying the balance, the following will apply to the balance amount:
- Up to May 10, 2018 – 50% refundable
- After May 10, 2018 – non-refundable
You might want to check out our fixed departures for Snow Lake Trek.
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