Fairy Meadows:

Number of Days: 12
Range: Himalays

Trek Zone: Open zone

Grade: Moderate

Best Season: May to Oct

Maximum Attitude: 3967 meters

Tour Customizable: Yes

Pax: 650US Dollar (USD)

In the heart of exotic North Pakistan, Fairy Meadow is situated in the foots gin
of Nanga Parbat at the Western edge of the Himalayan Range. It is amazingly
beautiful piece of paradise, in the shadow of the gigantic massif of Nanga Parbat,
the 9th highest peak in the world at 26,600 feet (above the clouds where jet liners
fly). Nanga Parbat is a Persian word, which means Naked Mountain, the local
People call Diamer (Monarch of the God). It is also known as Killer Mountain.

The meadows are lush green alpine pastures situated in the middle of a pine
forest at an altitude of 3,306 m. The meadows have been a thrilling destination
for polo lovers, spending couple of days here, having a touch of real adventure.

Fairy Meadows has been a source of enchantment since long for back packers,
climbers, wildlife researchers, photographers, painters & geologists, besides
nature lovers. The pine forests skirting Fairy Meadows are perhaps one of the
virgin forests in the north of Pakistan, and are home to a number of species of
birds and wildlife. The site overlooks the Raikot Glacier and provides a majestic
view of the North Face of Nanga Parbat, commonly known as the Raikot Face.
Popular Attractions:

Most tourists who come to see Nanga Parbat stay at Fairy Meadow, which is at
an elevation of 3,300 m (10,827 ft); tents and simple food are available there. On
the route to the meadow lie two small villages, Tatu and Fenturi; nearby the
meadow is Tarar Lake. Many visitors visit up to the standard (northern) base
camp of Nanga Parbat.

Accessibility:

Fairy Meadows is connected to Chilas and Gilgit which is well connected by air
with Islamabad (weather dependent) and by road with Islamabad/Rawalpindi,
Skardu and Chitral. You can take a flight to Gilgit from the capital of the country
and reach Gilgit.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad reception, meeting and assisting upon arrival. Assist in custom
clearance and transfer to centrally air conditioned hotel Blue Sky.
In the afternoon we will make a city sightseeing tour Rawalpindi and Islamabad,
which offers a great contrast of culture, archaeology and planning. We visit to
Shah Faisal mosque, Shakar Parian, Damane Koh and a shopping trip to Supper
Market to explore the market for carpets and rugs gathered here from Iran,
Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan etc . Bar b Q dinner in Afghan Restaurant in real
Afghan style. Overnight in hotel.

Day 02: Islamabad - Chilas

After breakfast, we depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham crossing the
famous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Chilas was on the ancient caravan
trail over the Babusar Pass into India and on the Indus trail of Besham, Chilas is
standing under the shadow of world famous Nanga Parbat. After a long day
aboard, we arrive at Chilas and transfer to hotel for overnight.

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Day03:
Drive to Raikot Bridge (1 to 2 hours). Change the transport and hire 4 x 4 local
Jeep. Drive to tattoo village (1 to 2). Tato: The steep and difficult ascent on a
rocky trail will lead the group to a small hamlet of Tato which is comprized of
few clay lofts scattered around. This village is inhabited by the upright and fierce
yet very hospitable Chilas whose origin is Kohistan. Tea break and start trekking
to Fairy Meadow (4 to 5 hours), overnight in camps or huts.

Day04: Rest Day

Day Free to explore lush green meadows and forest of fairy meadow. The local
people believe that this beautiful place is an abode of fairies and ghosts. The lush
green plateau presents some of the most spectacular sights one can ever witness.
Overnight in tents.

Day05:
Day excursion to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3986meters, 4 to 5 hours One Way
walk), en route visit Biyal Camp.

Day06:
Same way back to Raikot Bridge and drive to Hunza (200km, 5 to 6 hours),
overnight in hotel.
Day07 (Option1):
Drive to Passu (1 to 2 hours) start trekking to Yunzbin Pass (3200meters, 4 to 5
hours). The best view of batura glacier and passu glacier. Drive back to hunza,
overnight in hotel.

Day07 (Option2):
Drive to hussani village (1 to 2 hours) start trek to burit lake and passu glacier
and finish in passu village (3 to 4 hours). ). Drive back to hunza, overnight in
hotel.

Day08:
Day Free for the exploration of Hunza valley overnight in hotel.

Day09:
Drive to Besham (420km, 10 to 11 hours drive), overnight in hotel.

Day10:
Drive to Islamabad (300km, 06 to 07 hours), overnight in hotel.

Day11:
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for fly back to destination.

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