Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek
An easy trek to the foot of the Rupal Face — the highest mountain wall in the world — with Rama Lake and Gilgit to finish.
Beneath the Rupal Face
From Gilgit a scenic five-hour drive through Astore brings you to Tarishing, the starting point for the Rupal valley. From there it is an easy walk through Rupal village to the Polish (Herrligkoffer) Base Camp beneath the south face of Nanga Parbat.
Accommodation is a mix of camping and hotels. Daytime temperatures reach 30 °C, while nights can fall to −5 °C.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Gilgit to Tarishing
Fly to Gilgit, then drive via Jaglot, Astore and Gurikot to Tarishing (2,930 m). The last hour is bumpy and best by jeep. Overnight at the simple Nanga Parbat Inn.
- Day 2
Polish Base Camp
A steep first hour up to the Tarishing glacier and a 20-minute crossing, then on through Rupal and Upper Rupal villages to the Polish Base Camp (3,270 m), locally called Bichee camp.
- Day 3
Latobo
Trek to Latobo (3,200 m), about three hours each way — stay there, or return to base camp.
- Day 4
Back to Tarishing
A five-hour walk back via Rupal village.
- Days 5 – 6
Rama
Drive to Rama via Astore, and a day hiking to Rama Lake.
- Days 7 – 8
Gilgit
Drive back to Gilgit, with a rest day to follow.
- Day 9
Fly to Islamabad
Early morning flight to Islamabad.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Nanga Parbat from the Rupal base camp — Muhammad Ashar, CC BY-SA 3.0
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