Nanga Parbat Mazeno Pass Trek

A 17-day Himalayan route that starts at Tarashing in Astore, crosses the Mazeno Pass, descends to Loiba Meadows and finishes at Diamir base camp on the north-west side of Nanga Parbat.

About the Mazeno Pass Trek

Nanga Parbat Mazeno Pass Trek In Gurikot, about ten kilometers to the south of the Astor, followed by a Jeep, Timberland Khirirn fertile valley for a distance of 40 kilometers of the army in the Chilim and continues through Deosai Plateau to Skardu. Flights in known Astor lead the west and south-west, on both sides, east and south of Nanga Parbat. This mountain top is not huge but a series of hills, culminating in the summit ice 8125 meters high, the ninth highest in the world, and the second in Pakistan after K2. Nanga Parbat’s name means mountain, so it is so-called because some of the high slopes are bare of vegetation or snow. Gave a disaster early on Nanga Parbat is the mountain killer Nick – Name or manager ohm d’Ivoire. There were twelve climbers and Sherpa; 18 people were killed there in 1937. The beast was finally conquered in 1953 (one month after the arrival of Everest) by the Austro-German joint mission. Hermann Buhi eventually rises in the arduous 41-hour solo ordeal without oxygen. The result today is the death of even less than 47 who lost their lives on Everest.

Introduction as published on the Trekking page.

Key facts

Duration: 17 days
Best time: June to End-August
Range / region: Himalayas
Highest point: 5390 m
Zone: Open
Starts and ends: Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
Tent nights in the itinerary: 11

Who it suits

It is the only trek in the company's list whose published range is the Himalaya alone. With eleven tent nights and a highest point of 5,390 m, it suits experienced trekkers who want a demanding pass crossing.

Best time in the programme: June to the end of August.
The itinerary describes the far side of the pass as needing basic climbing and safety equipment.
Access is by road via Chilas and Astore; no domestic flight is involved.

Day-by-day itinerary

01: Islamabad
Arrival at Islamabad Airport and transfer to hotel Overnight stay in Islamabad.
02: Islamabad to Chilas
After breakfast, we will leave for Chilas via Kaghan Naran Babusar Pass. Overnight stay in a hotel at Chilas.
03: Chilas to Tarashing
After breakfast, drive to Astor City, have lunch at Astore, and transfer to Jeep. We will drive for Tarashing. (Tent)
04: Tarashing to Bazin
After breakfast, trek to Bazin. Early, we start our trek on easy trails, and after one hour, we will cross the Tarashing Glacier and enter into the lower Rupal Valley with significant summer settlements before reaching our camping spot, Herrling, just under the solid ice wall of the east face of Nanga Parbat (Tent)
05: Bazin to Shaigiri
After breakfast, trek to Shaigiri. We start trekking on Bazin Glacier, which takes about two hours to cross. After the glacier, the trek becomes pleasant through the juniper and willow trees. The trek continues up to the Rupal River, Herligkoffer base camp to Shaigiri, where we will camp. The place offers captivating views of the southern face of Nanga Parbat. At Shaigiri, porters slaughter a goat and arrange a campfire. (Tent)
06: Shaigiri to Mazeno Pass
After breakfast, trek to Mazeno Pass. Following the lateral moraine of Rupal Glacier. Today, we have fascinating views of Nanga Parbat, Rupal, and Laila Peaks. The camp is pleasant with grass and Juniper trees. (Tent)
07: Mazeno Base Camp to Mazeno High Camp
After breakfast, trek to Mazeno High Camp. Today’s hike is relatively complex due to the steep ascending and the Mazino glacier walking. We also leave behind the vegetation and camp at a high altitude just near the base of the pass. (Tent)
08: Mazeno High Camp to Upper Loiba
After breakfast, trek to Upper Loiba. The climax of the hike today will be the crossing of the Mazino Pass (5399m). We will start ascending very early in the morning. The climb is gradual and less complicated than the other side of the pass, requiring basic climbing, safety measures, and tools. After crossing the pass, Loiba glacier starts, and we will camp here at upper Loiba (Tent)
09: Upper Loiba to Loiba Meadows
After breakfast, trek to Loiba Meadows. Trek down from upper Loiba to Lower Loiba, also called Loiba Meadows. Today, we easily walk through the lush green meadows and trees. (Tent)
10: Loiba Meadows to Kachal
After breakfast, trek to Kachal. Today, the trek is straightforward through pine and birch trees and will cross the river to enter the Kachal summer settlements. We have stunning views of Nanga Parbat all the way. (Tent)
11: Kachal to Diamir Base Camp
After breakfast, trek to Diamer Base camp, from where the famous mountaineer Reinhold Messner climbed Nanga Parbat in 1979. (Tent)
12: Rest day at Diamir base camp
Rest day at base camp and meeting Nanga Parbat expedition Members. (Tent)
13: Base camp to Syer
After breakfast, trek to Syer. Today, the trek is straightforward through pine and birch trees. (Tent)
14: Syer to Hallal Bridge and drive to Chilas
After breakfast, trek to Hallal Bridge and transfer to a jeep. We will go to Chilas. Overnight stay in hotel at Chilas
15: Chilas to Islamabad
After breakfast, drive to Islamabad via babusar pass. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
16: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
17: Islamabad to Flight out
Transfer to airport for flight back home

Included and not included

Listed as included

02 nights hotel in Islamabad (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
02 nights in Hotel Chilas (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Pick up from group when arrive and drop to the airport when group Departure Air-condition van from Islamabad –Astor-Chilas-Islamabad
Arrange transport on briefing and debriefing occasions
Sightseeing the capital city of Islamabad
Jeeps from Astor – Tarshing-Halala Bridge-Chilas
Food (during the Trek (we will serve breakfast, lunch and Dinner)
Carry on member’s personal equipment, foodstuff, camping crew, etc. All porters insurance
16 Kg porter facility for members’ gear. (Above 16 Kg will be separately charged from the member on the spot, as per porter rate per Kg)
Guide Cook and assist cook wages, camp food, transport, and insurance
Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent mattress, chairs, Tables
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
Tips for baggage handling at airports & hotels
Fess: Bridge crossing, cable crossing, camping)
International flights tickets re-confirmations
Custom clearing assistance

Listed as not included

Member international flight tickets
Helicopter emergency rescue fees Members any climbing gears
Member personal insurance
Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks,
Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
Any unforeseen expenses (like road block extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) will be paid according to the number of days bases.

As listed in the programme's service details; confirm the current inclusions when you plan your dates.

Places on this route

Destination guides for the places this itinerary passes through:

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