Snow Lake – Biafo Hisper Pass Trek

The Snow Lake – Biafo Hisper Pass Trek is one of the most spectacular and remote high-altitude adventures in the Karakoram. This challenging trek leads through the massive Biafo and Hisper Glaciers, covering over 100 km of continuous glacier travel—the longest outside the polar regions. At the heart of the journey lies Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo), a vast glacial basin surrounded by towering granite peaks and ice walls. Trekkers cross the Hisper La Pass (5,151m) to reach the lush Hisper Valley, linking the regions of Baltistan and Nagar. This trek is ideal for seasoned trekkers seeking true wilderness, dramatic scenery, and a rare sense of isolation in one of the world's most untouched mountain landscapes.

Tour Overview

Islamabad – Skardu – Askoli – Namla – Mango – Biantha – Biafo Glacier – Below Hisper Pass – Top of Hisper Pass – Khanibasa – Shikambarish – Bitanmal – Hisper – Huru – Karimabad – Chilas – Islamabad

Why Choose This Tour?

Glacial Odyssey

Trek 100+ km across the world’s longest non-polar glacier system

High-Altitude Challenge

Cross the formidable Hisper La pass at 5,151m

Ultimate Wilderness

Experience complete isolation in the heart of the Karakoram

Geological Wonder

Explore Snow Lake’s legendary glacial basin surrounded by ice walls

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01

ISLAMABAD

Arrival in Islamabad.

Day 02

ISLAMABAD – SKARDU (2300m)

45 minutes by Air.

Day 03

SKARDU – ASKOLI (3000m)

07hrs. Drive by jeep. Begin trekking/camping.

Day 04

ASKOLI – NAMLA (3690m)

05 hrs. trek.

Day 05

NAMLA – MANGO (3730m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 06

MANGO – BIANTHA (3990m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 08

BIANTHA

Rest day.

Day 09

BIANTHA – BIAFO GLACIER (4400m)

06 hrs trek.

Day 10

BIAFO GLACIER – BELOW HISPER PASS (4780m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 11

BELOW HISPER PASS – TOP OF HISPER PASS (5151m)

03 hrs trek to the top of Hisper Pass.

Day 12

TOP OF HISPER PASS – KHANIBASA (4480m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 13

KHANI BASA – SHIKAMBARISH (4170m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 14

SHIKAMBARISH – BITANMAL (3660m)

04 hrs trek.

Day 15

BITANMAL – HISPER (3383m)

05 hrs trek.

Day 16

HISPER VILLAGE – HURU (2972m)

06 hrs trek. End of trekking/camping.

Day 17

HURU – KARIMABAD (2440m)

03 hrs Drive by jeep.

Day 18

KARIMABAD – CHILAS

06 hrs Drive by jeep/van.

Day 19

CHILAS – ISLAMABAD

12 hrs Drive by jeep/van.

Day 20

FLY OUT

Transfer to the Airport for onward flight to 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 for our field staff and low-altitude porters (except helicopter rescue).
Porterage at airports, hotels, toll taxes and parking fees, etc.
A bottle of mineral water per person per day 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

20 Day

Season

June-September

Group Size

6-12 people

Difficulty

Moderate

Snow Lake – Biafo Hisper Pass Trek

Tour Overview