Tour Availability
Available
Maximum Altitude
8126 mters
Language
English
Destinations
Nanga Parbat
Activities
Climbing, Trips Themes
Trip Type
Mountain Climbing
Difficulty
Extreme

General Information:

Nanga Parbat, towering at 8,126 meters (26,660 feet), is the ninth-highest mountain in the world and one of the most fearsome peaks to summit. Nicknamed the “Killer Mountain”, it earned this reputation due to its steep slopes, ice walls, and a history of early expeditions that ended in tragedy. Unlike K2, which is technical and rugged, Nanga Parbat offers a massive, icy fortress that requires both endurance and mountaineering expertise. The mountain lies in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan and is part of the Himalayas.

Date and Packages:

We provide five customized packages for the Nanga Parbat expedition to cater to climbers of different skill levels, preferences, and budgets. These include options from a Base Camp trek to a luxury summit package.

1. Base Camp Package

Package	Team Size	cost $	Duration
Base camp	3-35	6800	40-45
Trekking Services Guided Trek: Professionally guided trek from Chilas to Nanga Parbat Base Camp via Rakhiot Glacier or Fairy Meadows. Local Guide: Certified, English-speaking guide with vast experience in the region. Porters: Personal porters for carrying up to 15kg of personal equipment. Trekking Permits: All necessary permits, including	trekking permits, environmental fees, and park entrance fees. Accommodation Camping: Two-person tents with a sleeping mat for the entire trek and base camp stay. Base Camp Setup: Comfortable setup at base camp with a mess tent, kitchen tent, dining area, and sleeping quarters. Meals: Full Board: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek and stay at base camp, prepared by trained local cooks. Hot Drinks: Tea, coffee, and	soups are provided during the trek and at base camp. Transportation: Airport Transfer: Airport pick-up and drop-off from Islamabad International Airport to your hotel. Domestic Travel: Flight from Islamabad to Chilas/Skardu (or road transfer if flights are canceled due to weather). Jeep Transfer: 4×4 jeep transfer from Skardu/Chilas to the start of the trek and back. Safety and Health: Basic First Aid: A basic first aid kit	available at base camp, including medications for altitude sickness and minor injuries. Medical Assistance: Emergency evacuation support (by helicopter if needed) in coordination with local authorities (cost not included). Additional Services: Cultural Experiences: Interaction with local communities in the region during the trek. Satellite Communication: Basic satellite phone access at base camp for emergency use.

2. Silver Package

Package	Team Size	cost $	Duration
Silver Package	3-35	$18,800	40-45
Trekking and Climbing Services: Trek and Climb Support: Professionally guided trek to base camp and climbing support up to Camp II. Climbing Permits: All required climbing permits for Nanga Parbat, including royalties and environmental fees. Sherpa Support: Sherpas up to Camp II for technical guidance, route preparation, and rope fixing. Porters: High-altitude porters for carrying group gear to Camp II and personal porters for	carrying 15kg of personal equipment. Accommodation and Base Camp Setup: Base Camp Services: Complete base camp setup with tents for sleeping, cooking, dining, and communication. High Camp Setup: Camps I and II are set up with tents and cooking equipment. Accommodation: Tents at base camp and camps up to Camp II with insulated sleeping mats. Meals and Hydration: Full Board at Base Camp and Camps I & II: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with nutritious meals for climbers. Meals are prepared by a dedicated camp cook. High-Energy	Snacks: High-altitude snacks and energy drinks are available at base camps and high camps. Hydration: Safe drinking water is boiled and purified during the trek and climb. Climbing Gear and Oxygen: Group Equipment: Shared technical climbing gear, including ropes, ice screws, and carabiners for use up to Camp II. Oxygen Support: Supplemental oxygen provided for use up to Camp II, including regulators and masks. Transportation and Travel: Jeep Transfers: Jeep	transfers between Skardu/Chilas and the start of the trek. Internal Flights: Flights between Islamabad and Skardu/Chilas, or road transfer if the flight is canceled. Health and Safety: First Aid and Medical Support: Basic first aid at base camp, including medications for minor injuries and altitude sickness. Emergency Evacuation Coordination: Coordination for emergency evacuations, though the cost of helicopter services is not included

3. Gold Package

Package	Team Size	cost $	Duration
Gold Package	3-35	$35900	40-45
Climbing and Expedition Support: Trek and Full Climb Support: Trek to base camp and climbing support up to Camp III with experienced Sherpas. Climbing Permits and Fees: All climbing permits, environmental fees, and royalties. Sherpa Support to Camp III: Professional Sherpas for route fixing, tent setup, and technical guidance up to Camp III. High-Altitude Porters: Porters to carry both group and personal gear to Camp III (weight limit applies).	Base Camp and High Camps Setup: Complete Base Camp Setup: High-quality tents, dining, and kitchen facilities with comfortable accommodations at base camp. Camps I, II, and III Setup: Tents set up at all high camps with cooking equipment, sleeping mats, and gear storage. Meals and Hydration: Full Board Meals: Nutritious meals and snacks at base camp and high camps, prepared by dedicated cooks. High-Energy Snacks: Calorie-dense snacks for high-altitude energy requirements. Safe Water Supply: Boiled and purified water throughout	the trek and climb. Climbing Equipment and Oxygen: Technical Climbing Gear: Shared ropes, snow anchors, and hardware for the group. Oxygen Supply to Camp III: Oxygen bottles and regulators up to Camp III. Additional bottles for the summit are available for purchase. Health and Safety: First Aid at Base Camp and Camps: Basic first aid kits and altitude sickness medication at base camp	and higher camps. Medical Support Staff: Trained medical transfers between Skardu/Chilas and the start of the trek. Internal Flights: Flights between Islamabad and Skardu/Chilas, or road transfer if the flight is canceled. Medical Support Staff: Trained medical personnel available at base camp for consultations and basic treatment. Emergency Evacuation Planning: Coordination for helicopter evacuation (cost of helicopter not included).

4. Platinum Package

Package	Team Size	cost $	Duration
Platinum Package	3-35	$68,900	40-45
Climbing and Expedition Support: Trek and Full Climb Support: Trek to base camp and climbing support up to Camp III with experienced Sherpas. Climbing Permits and Fees: All climbing permits, environmental fees, and royalties. Sherpa Support to Camp III: Professional Sherpas for route fixing, tent setup, and technical guidance up to Camp III. High-Altitude Porters: Porters to carry both group and personal gear to Camp III (weight limit applies).	Base Camp and High Camps Setup: Complete Base Camp Setup: High-quality tents, dining, and kitchen facilities with comfortable accommodations at base camp. Camps I, II, and III Setup: Tents set up at all high camps with cooking equipment, sleeping mats, and gear storage. Meals and Hydration: Full Board Meals: Nutritious meals and snacks at base camp and high camps, prepared by dedicated cooks. High-Energy Snacks: Calorie-dense snacks for high-altitude energy requirements. Safe Water Supply: Boiled and purified water throughout	the trek and climb. Climbing Equipment and Oxygen: Technical Climbing Gear: Shared ropes, snow anchors, and hardware for the group. Oxygen Supply to Camp III: Oxygen bottles and regulators up to Camp III. Additional bottles for the summit are available for purchase. Health and Safety: First Aid at Base Camp and Camps: Basic first aid kits and altitude sickness medication at base camp	and higher camps. Medical Support Staff: Trained medical transfers between Skardu/Chilas and the start of the trek. Internal Flights: Flights between Islamabad and Skardu/Chilas, or road transfer if the flight is canceled. Medical Support Staff: Trained medical personnel available at base camp for consultations and basic treatment. Emergency Evacuation Planning: Coordination for helicopter evacuation (cost of helicopter not included).

5. Diamond Package

Package	Team Size	cost $	Duration
Diamond Package	3-35	$109,900	40-45
Climbing and Expedition Support: Trek and Full Climb Support: Trek to base camp and climbing support up to Camp III with experienced Sherpas. Climbing Permits and Fees: All climbing permits, environmental fees, and royalties. Sherpa Support to Camp III: Professional Sherpas for route fixing, tent setup, and technical guidance up to Camp III. High-Altitude Porters: Porters to carry both group and personal gear to Camp III (weight limit applies).	Base Camp and High Camps Setup: Complete Base Camp Setup: High-quality tents, dining, and kitchen facilities with comfortable accommodations at base camp. Camps I, II, and III Setup: Tents set up at all high camps with cooking equipment, sleeping mats, and gear storage. Meals and Hydration: Full Board Meals: Nutritious meals and snacks at base camp and high camps, prepared by dedicated cooks. High-Energy Snacks: Calorie-dense snacks for high-altitude energy requirements. Safe Water Supply: Boiled and purified water throughout the trek and climb.	Climbing Equipment and Oxygen: Technical Climbing Gear: Shared ropes, snow anchors, and hardware for the gro Oxygen Supply to Camp III: Oxygen bottles and regulators up to Camp III. Additional bottles for the summit are available for purchase. Health and Safety: First Aid at Base Camp and Camps: Basic first aid kits and altitude sickness medication at base camp and higher camps.	Medical Support Staff: Trained medical transfers between Skardu/Chilas and the start of the trek. Internal Flights: Flights between Islamabad and Skardu/Chilas, or road transfer if the flight is canceled. Medical Support Staff: Trained medical personnel available at base camp for consultations and basic treatment. Emergency Evacuation Planning: Coordination for helicopter evacuation (cost of helicopter not included).

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Nanga Parbat Expedition

Journey into the Wilderness – The Allure of Nanga Parbat

Key Stats:

Elevation: 8,126 meters (26,660 feet)Mountain Range: Himalayas, Pakistan

Prominence: 4,608 meters

First Ascent: July 3, 1953, by Hermann Buhl (Austria)

Difficulty: Extremely High Climbing Season: June to September

Nanga Parbat expedition, with its towering height and imposing glaciers, is considered one of the most difficult 8,000-meter peaks to summit. The Rupal Face, the tallest mountain face in the world, rises 4,600 meters vertically from the valley floor, making it one of the most spectacular routes to witness. Climbers who dare to approach its summit are rewarded with stunning views of the Karakoram Range and the deep valleys that cut through the Himalayas.

The routes up Nanga Parbat are dangerous and filled with crevasses, unstable seracs, and sudden avalanches. Climbers who challenge this mountain face fierce weather, often waiting for days at base camp for a clear summit window. The Rakhiot Route, Diamir Face, and the infamous Kinshofer Route are some of the known paths climbers take to conquer this peak.

From the dense pine forests at the foot of the mountain to the icy plateaus higher up, the landscape is ever-changing, offering a beautiful but dangerous environment for trekkers and climbers alike. The journey through remote regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, passing through local villages and meeting the friendly people of Pakistan, adds an extra layer of wonder to the expedition.

Why Climb Nanga Parbat with Us?

At Adventure Horizons Pakistan, we are committed to making your Nanga Parbat Expedition both a challenging and safe adventure. We offer:

Experienced Guides: Our Sherpas have multiple Nanga Parbat summits under their belts.
Premium Safety Measures: From top-quality oxygen supplies to satellite communication, we ensure your safety at every step.
Personalized Service: Whether you choose our Gold or Diamond package, expect luxury even in the harshest conditions.
Acclimatization Focused Itinerary: Carefully crafted itineraries that give you ample time to adjust to the altitude, maximizing your chances of success.

Best Time to Travel

The climbing season runs from June to September, during which the weather is relatively stable. However, Nanga Parbat’s weather can be unpredictable, and sudden storms or avalanches can occur, so flexibility is crucial.

Expedition Highlights

Challenge the world’s 9th-highest peak and one of the toughest mountains to summit.
Marvel at the Rupal Face, the world’s tallest mountain wall.
Immerse in local culture as you trek through remote villages in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Cross massive glaciers, explore hidden valleys, and enjoy awe-inspiring views of the Karakoram and Himalayas.
Personalized trekking and climbing experience with top-level support and services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How dangerous is Nanga Parbat compared to K2?

Nanga Parbat is often considered one of the most dangerous mountains due to its unpredictable weather, avalanches, and steep technical routes. Its fatality rate is high, though not as high as K2’s.

What climbing experience is required?

Prior experience on other 8,000-meter peaks is recommended. Nanga Parbat’s technical difficulty demands advanced skills and excellent physical conditioning.

How long does the expedition take?

A full Nanga Parbat expedition typically takes 40 to 55 days, depending on the weather, acclimatization schedules, and the chosen package. Climbers need ample time for proper acclimatization and to wait for the right weather window for the summit attempt.

What kind of training is required before attempting Nanga Parbat?

Physical training should include cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and technical climbing practice. You’ll need at least six months of preparation focusing on endurance, leg strength, and high-altitude fitness. It is also essential to gain experience in crevasse rescue and glacier travel.

Is oxygen necessary for the summit push?

Yes, oxygen is highly recommended for the summit push and above Camp III. While it is possible to summit without supplemental oxygen, it increases the risk of altitude sickness and other complications. Most climbers use bottled oxygen for safety and performance enhancement.

What is the success rate of summiting Nanga Parbat?

The success rate for Nanga Parbat varies each year depending on weather conditions. Historically, about 25-30% of climbers who attempt the summit successfully reach the top. Preparation, experience, and favorable weather are key factors in determining success.

How is Nanga Parbat Base Camp compared to other 8,000-meter peaks?

Nanga Parbat Base Camp is known for its spectacular surroundings, with stunning views of the Rupal Face and the lush greenery of the valleys below. It’s also more remote than other base camps, with fewer amenities, creating a more rugged and isolated experience.