Biafo Hisper Snow Lake Trek
Biafo Glacier and Hispar glacier with total length of 126 km and longest out side the Polar Regions. They meet at the 5,150 meters high Hispar pass. This immense high way of ice and stones connects- the antique kingdoms of Nagar in west and Askoli (little Tibet) in east.
This route was extensively used to connect silk route with Indian sub continent, China and Tibet. Mr. H.W Tilman an English trekker claimed in 1937 that he had seen the foot prints of yeti on the glacier. The same way used to serve for people of Hunza to invade Askoli, which latter served as a more progressive way between Hunza and Askoli as the people of Hunza come over to Askoli to play POLO with the people of Askoli.
This life-long experience ends at the beautiful Hunza Valley; the Valley of Eternal Youth & home of the most progressive people as compared to other parts of Northern Areas. In Karimabad, we visit Altit and Baltit Forts and enjoy the view from the roof-top of the Baltit fort which is an unforgettable experience. The people of Hunza are known for their longevity in the world. Glaciologists after conducting tests on the snow lake confirmed that the thickness of snow is one mile deep. Here one can observe the rare species of animals in abundance like snow leopards, Himalayan bears, Ibex, Markhore and some times the Marco polo Sheep.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive in Rawalpindi
Day 02: Rawalpindi - Chilas
Day 03: Chilas - Skardu
Day 04: Skardu - Askoli
Day 05: Askoli - Namla
Day 06: Namla – Mango
Day 07: Mango - Biantha
Day 08: Biantha rest day
Day 09: Biantha - Marfogoro
Day 10: Marfogoro – Snow Lake
Day 11: Snow lake rest day
Day 12: Snow lake-Hispar base
Day 13: Hispar la – Hispar base
Day 14: Hispar base – khani base
Day 15: Khani base - Yutmaru
Day 16: Yutmaru – Pumari Chhish
Day 17: Pumari Chhish – Bitanmal
Day 18: Bitanmal – Hispar
Day 19: Hispar village - Karimabad
Day 20: Karimabad – Gilgit
Day 21: Gilgit – Basham
Day 22: Basham – Islamabad
Day 23: Fly to next destination
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