21 May 2027
Twin share
£2,390pp
Escorted tour
Trek Pakistan’s Nangma Valley & Karakoram – 10 Days
Skardu, Khaplu and three nights of full-service camping in the Nangma Valley, in a group of up to 12.
10 days
From £2,390
Tour overview
This 10-day adventure takes you into the Karakoram mountains of northern Pakistan on a short but spectacular trek to the Nangma Valley, a remote valley of meadows and granite walls known to climbers around the world. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 18 and over, with a licensed local leader, trekking guides, cooks and porters. You stay nine nights: six in twin-share hotels in Islamabad, Skardu and Khaplu, and three in full-service camps with spacious two-person tents and a mess tent. All meals are included, with fresh Pakistani dishes cooked at camp, along with airport transfers, domestic flights and trekking permits.
Your adventure begins in Islamabad with a city tour of the Lok Virsa Museum and the Faisal Mosque. Weather permitting, a short and scenic flight takes you to Skardu, the gateway to the Karakoram, with time for the bazaar and the Manthal Rock Buddha. You drive to Khaplu, stopping where the Shyok and Indus rivers meet and joining a cultural walk and lunch in the village of Yugo, then visit the Khaplu Fort museum.
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From the village of Kanday at 2,680m, you meet your crew and trek across wooden and suspension bridges up a narrow valley to Mingulo Broq, a willow-lined pasture where you may meet shepherds. That evening, local Balti performers put on a music and dance show at camp. A mostly flat walk alongside a glacial stream brings you to the Nangma Valley campsite, with views of the north ridge of Shingu Charpa.
A free day lets you hike to the base camp of Amin Brakk at 4,590m, at the foot of one of the most spectacular rock walls in the world, or relax and explore around camp. You then trek back to Kanday for lunch with a local family and drive past the Safranga Cold Desert, one of the highest deserts on Earth, to Skardu. After flying back to Islamabad, you visit a truck art workshop and the Taxila Museum, with its collection of Gandharan art.
The physical rating is medium, with trekking at altitude and some steep sections. This trip suits fit, adventurous travellers who want a taste of trekking in the Karakoram.
Trip highlights
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A flight to Skardu (Day 2)
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A village walk in Yugo (Day 3)
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A Balti music and dance show at camp (Day 4)
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The Nangma Valley (Day 5)
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Amin Brakk base camp at 4,590m (Day 6)
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Taxila and truck art (Day 9)
Your route
9 stops from Islamabad to Taxila
- Islamabad Day 1
- Skardu Day 2
- Khaplu Day 3
- Kanday Day 4
- Mingulo Broq Day 4
- Nangma Valley Days 5–6
- Shigar Day 7
- Islamabad Days 8–10
- Taxila Day 9
Why choose this tour
A short Karakoram trek with full camp support. All meals, flights and trekking permits included.
Best suited to
- Fit, adventurous travellers
- Keen walkers
- Mountain lovers
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from Islamabad, Pakistan to Islamabad, Pakistan
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Day 1 · Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque Islamabad
A transfer and city tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2 · Skardu, Manthal Rock Buddha Skardu
Fly into the Karakoram.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Yugo, Khaplu Khaplu
A village walk and a fort.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Kanday, Mingulo Broq Mingulo Broq
Begin the trek; music at camp.
- Hotel
- Full-service camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Nangma Valley Nangma Valley
Along a glacial stream.
- Hotel
- Full-service camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Amin Brakk base camp Amin Brakk
An optional base camp hike.
- Hotel
- Full-service camping
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Kanday, Safranga Cold Desert Skardu
Trek out and a family lunch.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Skardu, Islamabad Islamabad
Fly back to the capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Taxila Museum Taxila
Truck art and Gandharan treasures.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Islamabad Trip ends
A transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Islamabad (1 night) Hotel
- Skardu (1 night) Hotel
- Khaplu (1 night) Hotel
- Nangma Valley trek (3 nights) Full-service camping
- Skardu (1 night) Hotel
- Islamabad (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 6 nights in hotels and 3 nights camping
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
- Return flights between Islamabad and Skardu, and airport transfers
- Guided trek with porters, cooks and camping equipment
- Trekking permits and national park fees
- Yugo village walk and Balti music show
- Truck art workshop and Taxila Museum
- Local leader and trekking guides
Not included
- International flights
- Pakistan visa
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike camping
- You are uncomfortable at altitude
- You want luxury
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Days 1–9 · Dinner: Days 1–9
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Pakistan
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Departures & prices
From £2,390 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures.
18 Jun 2027
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£2,390pp
16 Jul 2027
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13 Aug 2027
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03 Sep 2027
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£2,390pp
26 May 2028
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£2,510pp
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£2,510pp
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£2,510pp
11 Aug 2028
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£2,510pp
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£2,510pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How hard is the trek?
Moderate, with some steep sections and altitude up to 3,560m at camp, plus an optional hike to 4,590m.
What is full-service camping?
Spacious two-person tents and a mess tent, with cooks preparing hot meals. Sleeping bags are provided.
What if the Skardu flight is cancelled?
You travel by road along the Karakoram Highway instead.
Do I need a visa?
Yes, UK citizens can apply for a Pakistan e-visa. Check the FCDO advice for the regions visited before booking.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 18.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers, with a local leader and trekking crew.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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