Explore valley Nagar Pvt Ltd presents you fortnightly tour plans to visit awe-inspiring Nagar Valley and the celebrated eight days Rush Lake trek. This short but exciting trip is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Nagar.
Rush Lake
Rush Lake, the highest lake in Pakistan, is located near the massive Rush Pari peak. Rush Pari stands tall at 5,098 meters above sea level, overseeing the serene Rush Lake Nagar, at a lofty distance of 4,694 meters, it is one of the highest lakes in the world. Situated on the Nagar Valley, around 15 Kilometers north of the Miar Peak and Spantik Golden Peak, Rush lake and peak can be reached from Nagara khas and Hoper Valley (Beyal Camp).
Miar peak and Phuparash peaks
The trek traverses through the stunning Hopper and Miar Glaciers coming down from the Miar peak and Phuparash peaks. Those breathtaking views are only made more stunning by these towering peaks as you approach the lake! Moreover, this region also adds great variety of landscape and peaks like Spantik, Phuparash, Miar, Malubiting, and Ultar SAR which further enhance the beauty of the site. The grandiose summit of K2 can be seen on a sunny day from the calm Rush Lake.
Rush Lake trek is an epic journey for all the adventurers who want to have the best view nature can provide you, at its highest. Besides this, the trek offers a joyous walk through the natures’ lap along with the soul-stirring, fantastic and spine-chilling views of the surroundings.
Towards the end of this journey, the formidable Rush Peak at 5098 meters is exposed most beautifully.
Rush Lake and Rush Peak
Rush Lake and Rush Peak are located midway along a ridge, where the land transitions from an extensive grassy plain to a jagged succession of flaking rock pinnacles. Across Hunza, the summit of Nagar and its counterpart soar high above, which is a convincing view of the soaring summits The Hispar Valley is guarded by a colossal array of four 7000m-7500m peaks.
It will surely fill the trekkers in the Nagar Valley with joy to the core of the heart. As the great world traveler Eric Shipton wrote The Nagar valley is the essence of mountain grandeur. During the stay, We will also be doing easy walks through the serene beauty of the adjacent valleys of Nagar.
Rush Lake trek
We highly suggest the Rush Lake trek as a starter for anyone that would love to trek the mighty Himalayas! Taken as a whole this route provides the unforgettable experience of observing glaciers, bountiful irrigated lands, elevated pastures as well as an exceptional sights of the grand Karakoram peaks from Rush lake.
Itinerary: Rush Lake Trek 2024
Day 1: Travel from Lahore to Chilas or Juglot
- Depart from Lahore
- Short break en route
- Arrive at Chilas or Juglot for an overnight stay (depending on the route situation)
Day 2: Chilas or Juglot to Hopper Valley
- Full day of travel with short breaks
- Overnight stay in Hopper Valley
Day 3: Trek from Hoper Village to Baricho Kor Campsite
- Begin trek from Hoper Village (altitude: 9,250 feet)
- Trek across Hoper Glacier and Barpu Glacier
- Reach Baricho Kor Campsite (altitude: 10,500 feet)
- Distance: 10.5 km
- Time: 7 to 9.5 hours
- Overnight at Baricho Kor Campsite
Day 4: Baricho Kor to Chedan Harai and Rush Lake
- Continue trekking from Baricho Kor to Chedan Harai Campsite (altitude: 14,300 feet)
- Distance: 4.5 km
- Time: 5.5+ hours
- Proceed to Rush Lake (altitude: 15,400 feet)
- Distance: 2 km
- Time: 2 hours
- Overnight at Rush Lake Campsite
Day 5: Rush Lake to Hamder Meadow
- Trek from Rush Lake to Hamder Meadow
- Distance: 7 km
- Time: 7 hours
- Pai Pharii, across the Miar Glacier (clear white glacier)
- Overnight at Hamder Meadow
Day 6: Hamder Meadow to Hoper Village
- Trek from Hamder Meadow to Hoper Village
- Distance: 4 km
- Time: 4 hours
Day 7: Travel to Lahore
- Begin travel to Lahore in the evening
- Overnight stay in Naran or Besham (depending on road situation)
Day 8: Travel from Naran or Besham to Lahore
- Full day of travel with a lunch break
- Arrive in Lahore around 9 PM
- End of trip
Expected Cost: PKR 52,000 to 65,000 per person
Included Services:
- Guide
- Porters
- Food (breakfast, day pack, dinner)
- Camping services (tent, sleeping bag, mattress)
- Cook
- Bag for trekker
- First aid
What to Bring:
- Two bags: backpack and rucksack
- Backpack for personal items (medication, cap, raincoat, dry apricots, candies, water, biscuits, and other snacks)
- Rucksack for campsite items (carried by porter)
- Foam mat
- Down sleeping bag
- Hat and wool cap
- Down jacket
- Sweatshirt and jeans
- At least 4 pairs of socks
- Large scarf
- Toothpaste and brush
- Slippers
- Comfortable hiking shoes with grips
- Two walking sticks
- Camera
- Two water bottles
- Petroleum jelly
- Perfume
- Small towel
- Necessary medicines and painkillers
- Soap
- Long-sleeve t-shirts
- ORS packets
- Knife
- Small mirror
- Sunblock
- Camp light
- Flag of your country
8 Days Rush Lake Trek Nagar 2024
Explore valley Nagar Pvt Ltd presents you fortnightly tour plans to visit awe-inspiring Nagar Valley and the celebrated eight days Rush Lake trek. This short but exciting trip is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Nagar.
Rush Lake
Rush Lake, the highest lake in Pakistan, is located near the massive Rush Pari peak. Rush Pari stands tall at 5,098 meters above sea level, overseeing the serene Rush Lake Nagar, at a lofty distance of 4,694 meters, it is one of the highest lakes in the world. Situated on the Nagar Valley, around 15 Kilometers north of the Miar Peak and Spantik Golden Peak, Rush lake and peak can be reached from Nagara khas and Hoper Valley (Beyal Camp).
Miar peak and Phuparash peaks
The trek traverses through the stunning Hopper and Miar Glaciers coming down from the Miar peak and Phuparash peaks. Those breathtaking views are only made more stunning by these towering peaks as you approach the lake! Moreover, this region also adds great variety of landscape and peaks like Spantik, Phuparash, Miar, Malubiting, and Ultar SAR which further enhance the beauty of the site. The grandiose summit of K2 can be seen on a sunny day from the calm Rush Lake.
Rush Lake trek is an epic journey for all the adventurers who want to have the best view nature can provide you, at its highest. Besides this, the trek offers a joyous walk through the natures’ lap along with the soul-stirring, fantastic and spine-chilling views of the surroundings.
Towards the end of this journey, the formidable Rush Peak at 5098 meters is exposed most beautifully.
Rush Lake and Rush Peak
Rush Lake and Rush Peak are located midway along a ridge, where the land transitions from an extensive grassy plain to a jagged succession of flaking rock pinnacles. Across Hunza, the summit of Nagar and its counterpart soar high above, which is a convincing view of the soaring summits The Hispar Valley is guarded by a colossal array of four 7000m-7500m peaks.
It will surely fill the trekkers in the Nagar Valley with joy to the core of the heart. As the great world traveler Eric Shipton wrote The Nagar valley is the essence of mountain grandeur. During the stay, We will also be doing easy walks through the serene beauty of the adjacent valleys of Nagar.
Rush Lake trek
We highly suggest the Rush Lake trek as a starter for anyone that would love to trek the mighty Himalayas! Taken as a whole this route provides the unforgettable experience of observing glaciers, bountiful irrigated lands, elevated pastures as well as an exceptional sights of the grand Karakoram peaks from Rush lake.
What to Bring:
- Two bags: backpack and rucksack
- Backpack for personal items (medication, cap, raincoat, dry apricots, candies, water, biscuits, and other snacks)
- Rucksack for campsite items (carried by porter)
- Foam mat
- Down sleeping bag
- Hat and wool cap
- Down jacket
- Sweatshirt and jeans
- At least 4 pairs of socks
- Large scarf
- Toothpaste and brush
- Slippers
- Comfortable hiking shoes with grips
- Two walking sticks
- Camera
- Two water bottles
- Petroleum jelly
- Perfume
- Small towel
- Necessary medicines and painkillers
- Soap
- Long-sleeve t-shirts
- ORS packets
- Knife
- Small mirror
- Sunblock
- Camp light
- Flag of your country
