Rush Lake Trek

Price £93.00

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Rush Lake is a high altitude lake located near Rush Pari Peak(5,098 m). At over 4,694 meters, Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world. It is located about 15 km north of Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak), which are in the Nagar valley. Rush Lake and Rush Peak can be reached via Nagar and Hopar and via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar Glacier) and Miar Glacier, which rises from Miar and Phuparash peaks. The trek to Rush Lake provides spectacular views of  Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak, Phuparash Peak and Ultar Sar.

During the trek you will experience the gigantic views of peaks of Nagar and Hunza Valley. While trekking towards Rush lake you will cross glaciers, high meadows and terraced fields of beautiful Nagar valley. This is one amazingly refreshing journey as it offers a chance to embrace the wilderness of mother nature.

The Rush Lake trek is the most ideal trek for the trekkers and it is absolutely a reward with all its beauty and sparkles. This trek will not only give you the pleasurable experience to enjoy nature but you will also feel energetic, interested, and excited to see the surrounding areas. Another reward of this trip is you can get attractive views of the stunning 5098 meters long Rush peak.

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Rush Lake and Rush peak lie about halfway along this ridge where the peak changes from a broad feature to an unconquerable sequence of crumbling rock pinnacles. The visible peaks of Hunza give spectacular scenery with all these giant peaks. There is a wall of four peaks across the Hispar valley which are from 7025 to 7885 m high peaks. This trek will give a guaranteed pleasure and adventure for the trekkers in the Hunza Valley as Eric Shipton an international traveler called Hunza Valley the absolute presentation of mountain splendor. Our tour in this area will also include a walk to see the natural beauty of the surrounding valleys in Hunza.

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We recommend the Rush lake trek in the Nagar Valley to the ones who want to have a first-time taste of Himalayan trekking, this trek will offer you to have the pleasure of seeing glaciers, lovely irrigated adjoining fields, and high meadows and also have a spectacular view of the mighty Karakoram Mountains from Rush Lake.

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Departure & Return Location

Islamabad/Rawalpindi

Services Included

  • Accommodation for 13 nights on twin sharing basis.
  • Transportation for the whole trip. (Tourist Class Transport).
  • Well experienced guide.
  • Boatingin Attabad Lake.
  • Site entrance and National park fees.
  • Trekking Equipment’s
  • Kitchen Crockery
  • Porters during the trek.
  • Kitchen Staff during the trek
  • Camping Fees
  • Trekking Food
  • Porters Food
  • Airport Pick and Drop
  • Portage at Hotels and Airport
  • Toll Taxes and Parking Fees
  • LOI Letter of Invitation for obtaining the Pakistan Tourist Visit Visa

Services Excluded

  • Hotel early check in and late checkout
  • Hotel Meals.(Lunch and dinner)
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, and crampon and harnesses etc
  • Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Tour De Rakaposhi
  • Extra days beyond the specified itinerary
  • International flights, Airport and departure taxes and Visa fee and personal travel Insurance

Some of Trekking around Rush Lake Trek

Day 1 Islamabad:

You will be greeted by the team of Tour De Rakaposhi at Islamabad International airport then transfer along with your luggage to a centrally located hotel in Islamabad.

Day 2 Islamabad–Chilas:

Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway en route we will stop at Shatial rock carving then further drive to the Chilas arrival in Chilas check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Chilas.

Day 3 Chilas–Karimabad Hunza:

In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Karimabad Hunzaen route we will stop at the junction point of the three greatest mountain ranges where they meet at one point then we will have a lunch stop at Rakaposhi view point than further drive to Karimabad Hunzaarrival and check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Karimabad Hunza.

Day 4 Karimabad Hunza–Hopper Valley:

Today we will visit Baltit and Altit forts and then have a short trek along the water channel of Barbar, which is a source of watering to fields as well as household use. This trek gives marvelous views of Diran Peak and Golden peak and Rakaposhi just making them in front of you. Afternoon our next destination is Hoper Nagar, by an exciting 100 minutes jeep journey through the fields of the Hunza and Nagar valleys. We stay in a simple lodge there on the outskirts of the village.

Day 5 Hopper Valley –Barpo Giram:

Leaving Hopar we cross the Bualter Glacier and trek on the grassy hillside high above the Barpu Glacier. After 4 hours we reach the small shepherd’s settlement of Hapukunand one hour later reach Hamdar. After crossing the Bualter Glacier, which can take anywhere between 4 to 5 hours depending upon the route, we Trip Itinerary
arrive at our campsite right in between the Bualter and the Barpu Glaciers 3000 m.Overnight Camping at Barpo Giram.

Day 6 Barpo Giram –Brikchour:

Crossing the Barpu Glacier is easier than the Bualter and the walking is basically done in an ablation valley of the Barpu. The shepherd’s settlement at Chukutans is a great place for a lunch stop and marks the start of a much-improved path that runs all the way to Brikchour. In about 5 hours we will reach Brichkoor campsite, during this part of the walk we have beautiful views of Ultar, Diran, and Spantik peaks. Overnight Camping at Brikchour.

Day 6 Brikchour–Rush Lake:

This is a steep relentless tough climb The trail rises in a series of zigzags directly behind camp gaining 700m up a dry and dusty path with few places to stop and rest. The trail leads directly to the crest of the ridge that separates the valley of the Barpu Glacier from the Hispar to the North. The trail turns Southwards and follows the broad crest of this ridge over a less steep group for a further 350m to reach the campsite at Chiden Haral. It takes about 6 hours to get to the campsite. The views of the peaks above the Hispar Glacier are outstanding. Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Day 8 Rush Lake –Rush Peak Ascent (5095 m):

Today after an early breakfast peak ascent start is required to get a good chance of clear skies and the best views of the more distant peaks. With favorable conditions, we should reach the top about 3-4 hours as the trail is easy for most of the way, ascending grass covered slopes and passing along the shores of Rush lake (4,660 m). The tough section is only the final 150 m climb of the summit cone which needs to be climbed with care (5-7 hrs round trip).Overnight Camping at Rush Lake.

Day 9 Rush Lake –Gutons:

Free morning for excursions and photography, nature watching, and hiking. Afternoon descent follows the same path that was ascended. The ground is steep and dusty as the path is very ‘direct’ dropping 900m in a very short distance and it will take 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in Gutons.

Day 10 Gutons–Hoppar –Gulmit:

Today we walk on the east side of the Barpu Glacier as compared to when we were going up to Rush Lake passing several large flat areas of grassland surrounded by trees. The route follows the ablation valley on the East side of the Barpu glacier. In about 4 hours we return to Hoper village after crossing the difficult Bualter Glacier and a final steep climb up a moraine. After lunch, we will depart for Gulmit en route we will stop at Attabad Lake then further drive to Gulmit arrival in Gulmit check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Gulmit.

Day 11 Passu –Borith –Suspension Bridges:

This day is very interesting, as in the first nearly half an hour we will drive to Hussaini Village and we will visit Hussaini suspension bridges, then we will drive up to Upper Borith walking up to the viewpoint of Passu white glacier then drive to Passu village after lunch we will have a village visit after completing the visit then we will drive back to Gulmit . Overnight Stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Day 12 Excursion –Khunjerab Pass:

Full-day excursions to Khunjerab pass (The border between Pakistan and China). In the olden days, there were few highs passes leading from China that were suitable for travel. Today the Khunjerab Pass, which at an altitude of 4733 m the highest point in the world on the Karakorum highway, provides an easy all weather entry from Pakistan to the famous Sinkiang province of the people‟s Republic of China. This route is a beautiful drive, with views of the high mountains of the Karakoram & the distant Pamir mountain ranges. At Khunjerab, now declared a national park, one can see Marcopolo Sheep, Snow leopard, Himalayan Ibexes. In the evening return back to the hotel en route we will visit Borith Lake and Hussaini Suspension bridges. Overnight stay in Gulmit Upper Hunza Valley.

Day 13 Gilgit –Islamabad –Besham:

Today leave for Islamabad by a scenic flight and in case of bad weather, an alternative option will be to travel on the Karakoram Highway Besham through a captivating and enthralling landscape. In places, sheer, snow capped mountains ascending from deep valleys while elsewhere, lush alpine meadows are carpeted by colorful wildflowers and dazzling apple blossoms. Terraced villages dot this monumental terrain, supported by traditional farming methods and lifestyles that have changed little over the centuries. arrival in Besham check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Besham.

Day 14 Besham –Islamabad:

Drive to Islamabad en-route visit Taxila museum then drive to Islamabad. In Islamabad, we will visit Shah Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, and Daman –e –Koh then after the farewell dinner party we will drop you at the airport to catch the flight back home.

Itinerary 02

Day 01: Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Day 02: Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway
Day 03: Drive to Karimabad along with Hunza River
Day 04: Drive to Hopper village and Trek to Bericho Kor (3,300 m)
Day 05: Trek to Chidin Harai (4,440 m)
Day 06: Rush Lake Trek (4,694 m)
Day 07: Free day or climb Rush Peak (5,098 m)
Day 08: Trek to Phahi Phari (3,450 m)
Day 09: Trek to Hamdar (3,300 m)
Day 10: Trek down to Hopper valley and drive to Karimabad
Day 11: Free day in Hunza valley
Day 12: Drive to Besham
Day 13: Drive to Islamabad
Day 14: Transfer to Islamabad airport for international fight

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