HARAMOSH LA KUTWAL LAKE TREK

This 16-day strenuous trek takes you through the Haramosh Valley, culminating in a challenging crossing of the Haramosh La pass and a visit to the stunning Kutwal Lake. Experience diverse landscapes, from lush valleys to high alpine terrain, with breathtaking views of surrounding peaks. This trek requires excellent physical fitness and prior trekking experience.

Tour Overview

Islamabad – Skardu – Arandu – Haramosh La – Kutwal Lake – Sasi – Gilgit – Islamabad

Why Choose This Tour?

Alpine Challenge

Conquer the demanding Haramosh La pass (5,400m) with breathtaking views of Laila Peak and the surrounding Karakoram giants

Hidden Gem

Discover the pristine Kutwal Lake, a turquoise alpine jewel surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery

Glacial Wilderness

Trek through untouched glacial valleys far from crowded tourist routes

Technical Variety

Experience diverse terrain from rocky moraines to snowfields and high-altitude passes

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

ISLAMABAD

Arrival in Islamabad.

Day 02

ISLAMABAD – SKARDU (2300m)

Fly to Skardu (45 minutes by Air).

Day 03

SKARDU – ARANDU (3000m)

07 hrs drive by jeep to Arandu. Begin trekking/camping.

Day 04

ARANDU – MANPI KHURU (3700m)

Trek for 05 hours.

Day 05

MANPI KHURU – KURUMAL (3730m)

Trek for 04 hours.

Day 06

KURUMAL – BABALOCHO (3890m)

Trek for 03 hours.

Day 08

BALOCHO

Rest day.

Day 09

BIANTHA – LAILA PEAK B.C. (4150m)

Trek for 06 hours.

Day 10

LAILA PEAK B.C. – MIKSAS CAMP (4200m)

Trek for 06 hours.

Day 11

MIKSAS CAMP – TOP OF HARAMOSH LA – KUTWAL LAKE (3400m)

Hard trek for 08 hours to the top of Haramosh La and down to Kutwal Lake.

Day 12

KUTWAL LAKE

Day free at leisure. End of trekking/camping.

Day 13

KUTWAL LAKE – SASI – GILGIT

05 hours trek to Sasi, then 3 hours drive to Gilgit.

Day 14

GILGIT – ISLAMABAD/NARAN

Fly to Islamabad (1 hr by air) or drive to Naran (06 hrs by road).

Day 15

NARAN – ISLAMABAD

06 hrs drive to Islamabad (if driving from Gilgit).

Day 16

FLY OUT

Transfer to the Airport for onward flight abroad.

What's Included

Assistance upon arrival/departure
Briefing/Debriefing at Tourism Department
Hotel accommodation with full board meals
All meals during trek as per itinerary
Porterage of 16 kg per person
Road transfers between airport/hotel and within city as per itinerary
Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess, kitchen and toilet tent with tables/field stools and camping ground fees
Kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, fuel and related community gear
Wages of English speaking guide, sardar, cook and assistant (s)
Insurance of our field staff and low altitude porters (except helicopter rescue)
Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fee etc
A bottle of mineral water per person per day basis in cities, boiled water during the trek

What's Not Included

International airfare, airport tax, excess baggage charges
Sleeping bags, personal and climbing equipment of any kind, high altitude food and oxygen
Medications, ground evacuations and helicopter rescue charges of any kind
Room services, laundry, beverages, phone/communication bills and items of personal nature
Insurance liability of member (s) and other under force majeure conditions
Any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet

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Fixed Departure Dates

Contact for Price

per person

Duration

16 Days

Season

June – September

Group Size

6-12 people

Difficulty

Moderate

HARAMOSH LA KUTWAL LAKE TREK

Tour Overview