Fairy Meadows: Below the North Face of Nanga Parbat
Fairy Meadows is a grassy plateau below Nanga Parbat, reached by jeep from Raikot Bridge on the Karakoram Highway to Tatto village and then on foot.
About Fairy Meadows
The meadow faces the Raikot side of Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world. Our trek introduction describes overnight stays in wooden huts or a fixed camping site there.
From Fairy Meadows the itinerary continues on foot to Nanga Parbat base camp and back before driving on to Hunza.
Trips that include Fairy Meadows
Every published programme whose day-by-day itinerary mentions this destination, with its length and season:
| Programme | Days | Best time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour | 12 | Mid-May to End of November | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
What the itineraries do in Fairy Meadows
Itinerary days that mention this destination, quoted from the programmes:
Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour
03: Chilas to Fairy Meadows
After breakfast, we will departure for Fairy Meadows; we will transfer to the mountain jeep at Raikot bridge for further drive to Tatto village on the narrow Jeep track. Arrive in Tatto village and start the trek to Fairy Meadows. Arrive at Fairy Meadows in the afternoon. Evening to walk around, overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour
04: Rest day at Fairy Meadows
Short Walks around Fairy Meadow Morning light brings the surprise view of Nanga Parbat massif from the campsite after breakfast. We commence short walks around Fairy Meadows. Overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour
05: Fairy Meadows to Nanga Parbat Base camp
After breakfast, trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp and trek back to Fairy Meadows. An ideal day’s walk to the base camp of Nanga Parbat. We walk through the pine tree-covered valley with Raikot glacier flowing on our left side and the summit of Nanga Parbat straight ahead. Overnight stay in huts at Fairy Meadows.
Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour
06 Fairy meadows to Karimabad Hunza
After breakfast, trek back to Tatto village and drive to Karimabad Hunza. From there, we will board on jeeps up to Raikot Bridge (KKH) and onward travel with an air-conditioned coach to Karimabad upon Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Karimabad
Planning notes
- The road from Raikot Bridge to Tatto is a jeep track; the last stretch is on foot.
- The Fairy Meadows trek and Hunza tour spends three nights at Fairy Meadows, with a rest day and a walk to Nanga Parbat base camp.
- Seasons in the programme run from mid-May to the end of November.