Nanga Parbat (the Naked Mountain) boasts a long history of unsuccessful climbing attempts and disasters; hence it came to be known as the killer mountain. It rises high at 8,126 meters above sea level out of the Himalayas in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Historical accounts suggest that mount Nanga Parbat popped up as a result of collision between the Indian and the Eurasian tectonic plates. Nanga Parbat has three massive faces: The Rakhiot Face, overlooking the gray cliffs and highlands on the north and south The Diamer Face, which is quite rock-strewn in the start but transforms into ice fields as you approach the killer mountain The Rupal face, which boasts the highest cliff in the world Nanga Parbat is one of the most desired prizes for mountaineers. Climbing the killer instinct mountain in the icy gravities of Himalayan twilight seems like madness, but the world’s best mountaineers can’t just sleep without putting their passion to the test. Just like mount K2, Nanga Parbat is the ultimate challenge for the world’s veteran mountaineers. Climb Nanga Parbat with Karakorum Expeditions Stringing like a trinket through the curvature of the Himalaya, there is no harsher game in the world than attempting to climb the Naked Mountain. The cold is extreme and terribly penetrating, so much so that it would chill you down to your bone. Temperature falls as low as -50 degree Celsius, and the gusts burnish the ice into goblet, cutting down any feeble part of your outfit and shelter. And the odds are what the real mountaineers love the most. They give us the opportunity for extreme adventure. They allow us to go to the extreme and see if our passion outweighs the hardships. Karakorum Expeditions can make your extreme adventure possible for you. We have highly trained and experienced climbing instructors and high altitude porters who will try their best to make things possible for you. We have 50 days itinerary for Nanga Parbat expedition, starting with your arrival in Islamabad. We will take care of the briefing at the Ministry of Tourism, your logistics, accommodation and food, drive to Diamer, trek to the Nanga Parbat base camp, and of course your ultimate challenge: climbing the killer instinct mountain. We will dedicate 6 to 45 days to your climbing attempt, which counts on the weather conditions, your fitness, and your experience as a climber. We will also take care of your safe return to your destination after your attempt to climb Nanga Parbat. Want to try your luck on the killer mountain? Contact us now to discuss. Day 01 Arrive Islamabad. Overnight in hotel. Day 02 Briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer) Day 03 12-15 hours drive to Chilas. Overnight in hotel. Day 04 1/2 hour drive to Gonor Farm. 1/2-1 hour jeep to Zangot. 4-5 hours jeep to Kachal. Overnight in tents Day 05 5-6 hours trek to Nanga Parbat base camp. Overnight in tents Day 06-45 Climb Nanga Parbat. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers. Day 46 Trek to Kachal Day 47 Trek to Zangot and drive to Chilas. Day 48 Drive to Islamabad. Day 49 De-briefing in the ministry of tourism. Day 50 Fly home to destination. For more information please write us at info@ Full Broad ServiceAs per the Packages below: Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop). Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 4 star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin Bed Room. Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs. Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Pakistan.(**Before the expedition.) Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb the Peaks Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation. Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees. Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staffs during the trek and expedition. Map: Trekking and climbing map. Member Transportation: Domestic Flight: Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu & Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Itinerary. 3 Nights accommodation is Skardu Land Transportation (Members): Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu. Land Transportation (Staffs): Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guides and Expeditions Staff. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other). Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Islamabad- Skardu to Askole by bus / Jeep and to basecamp by Porters / Mule. While Returning: Basecamp to Askole by porters / Mule and Askole to Islamabad by bus / jeep. Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters. Food and Lodging: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs. All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek. Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Porters while returning from Basecamp to Askole. Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required. Staff Salary and Allowance: All staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing. Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp. Base Camp Equipment: At Base Camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears. Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use. High Altitude Climbing Guide: 1 Pakistani climbing guide per member. Climbing Guide Salary& Allowance: Climbing Guide Salary, Equipment, Food And Clothing. Oxygen Bottle (O2): Poisk O2 cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles ( more on demand for extra cost) (4 ltrs.) for each member and 2 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Guide. Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask for each member and high altitude guide, which has to be return after expedition. High camp service: High Altitude Tents, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, High Altitude Guide, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) (c4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope. Internet: Reliable & high speed internet access WiFi is free to all climbers on our expedition at base camp. Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Guide, also available for members with appropriate charge. Walkie Talkie: Walkie Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp. Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs. Comprehensive Medical kit for group and staffs. Certificate: Climbing certificate issued by Pakistani Alpine Club (after climbing) Note : All expedition stuffs and equipment has to be return after the expedition. Base Camp Service Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers Airport (Pick Up and Drop). Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 4 star Hotel in Islamabad on bed & breakfast Basis-Twin Bed Room. Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Islamabad with Expedition Staffs. Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb Peak. Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation. Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees. Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Expedition staffs during the trek and expedition. Map: Trekking and climbing map. Member transportation: Domestic Flight : Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad with one Guide, as per Nights in Skardu. Land Transportation (Members) : Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu. Land Transportation (Staffs) : Islamabad to Askole via Skardu (by bus / jeep) for All Climbing Guide and Expeditions Staffs. (At Skardu all members and staffs will meet each other). Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs From Islamabad to Askole by bus / Jeep and to base camp by Porters / Mule. While Returning: Basecamp to Askole by porters / Mule and Askole to Islamabad by bus / Jeep. Member Luggage: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters. Food and Lodging: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Camp during the trek and Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs. All Necessary equipment for Camping during the trek. Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Askole & Porters while returning from Base camp to Askole. Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & Kitchen Helpers as required Staff Salary & Allowance: All Pakistani staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing. Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp. Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears. Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp. Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use. Comprehensive Medical kit fro group and staffs. Note : All expedition stuffs and equipment has to be return after the expedition. Equipment ListEquipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list. List 1 – Must Bring Items: First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers) Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper Mittens or gloves Gloves (Thermal) Headtorch with spare batteries Hiking boots Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated) Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers) Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.) Sunglasses Sunhat Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping Warm hat Warm jacket (down) Water bottles 1 liter (x2) Waterproof jacket Waterproof over-trousers Antibacterial hand wash Shirts/T-shirts Small towel Socks Spare laces Underwear (normal and thermal) Trekking poles (highly recommended) Wash-bag and toiletries Walking socks (2/3 pairs) Baselayer – leggings (Thermal) Trekking Trousers Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves) Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below) List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments: Crampons Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2. Ice axe Climbing harness Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2) Climbing helmet Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2) Sling (120 cm) List 3 – Optional: Buff or scarf Small padlock (for locking your bag) Camera Insect repellant Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage) Repair kit ( thread, needle, duct tape) Liner (for sleeping bag) Travel clothes Bottle for Pee Minimum Group Participants and holiday Status The required number of participant bookings six (6) registrations are required to conduct the “Fixed departures”. Although we receive several guests for each fixed departure, we feel that it is important to mention it. You can make sure of the trip status on this page. Status “available” means we are registering guests and “guaranteed” means we have crossed the required number of participants and the trip will commence on the given dates. We will constantly be in touch with all our guests who register. We will timely guide you step by step regarding visa applications and flight reservations to Pakistan etc. Travel Documents & Visa In order to apply for visas to Pakistan, you generally need a passport expiring later than (6) months. For more reliable and updated information, we suggest you to contact the nearest Pakistani consulate or embassy in your country. We expect that you will take full responsibility for ensuring you have the right travel documents. Normally if you are visiting non-EU countries, you must check for 2 vacant pages in your travel document (passport) for every country you plan to travel. A tourist visa (visit visa) is required to come to Pakistan for trekking. People on work visas (already in Pakistan/abroad) require a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) which normally takes up to 6 weeks. The requirements and fee for tourist visas to Pakistan is normally around 200 USD but for accurate information you should consult Pakistani consulates nearby. To apply for a tourist visa, you will need a Letter of Invitation from our company and sometimes a duplicate (copy) of the “government trekking permit” for the group, processed by us. We will help you with all necessary documents to obtain the visa once you register with us. For more information please write us at info@