All You Need to Know About the Trip to Nanga Parbat

Imagine climbing mountains, walking through pastures, running in fields, camping at nights, sleeping peacefully, and cooking!

Does not it excite you? It certainly does! So, are you excited about such an adventurous journey?

If yes, come on as this article will take you to the Base Camp of Nanga Parbat from point zero.

We will take you throughout the journey, starting from the very basics of packing the necessary items that you can buy from any camping accessories store in Pakistan to the road maps all the way towards the final base camp of one of the most killer mountains ever present in this world.

Let's dig deep to this journey.

Make Sure You are Good to GO !

How healthy you should be for this expenditure? This question is really a difficult one to answer, considering humans can be healthy enough but couldn’t stand the heights. On the other hand, one can be quite lazy but can climb miraculously. Who knows! However, one thing is certain your backpacks and waist bag in Lahore must have a first aid kit nevertheless.

Let's Hear Some Statistics About It!

According to a recent survey, gaining an athletic body is mandatory if you are going for some nature sighting, but if you are going for a base camp, stop at nothing unless you have a perfect body.

You should practice gaining enough stamina to walk and run, so you could climb all the way to the base camp efficiently without facing any breathing or body seizure problems.

Now, let's address the elephant in the room.

Is It Dangerous to Go to the Base Camp?

No!! Nanga Parbat base camp is an easy track, certified as a mediocre level by the expert climbers, which means if you are good with your stamina, you can easily leave for the base camp and enjoy the most beautiful journey within it. Unfortunately, it’s not the same if you go for the mountain summit. So, be sure about it. Be ready with your cargo pants, which are available at any good online store in your city.

Another Important Question is What Should You Pack?

All you really need will be a backpack available across Pakistan easily. Moreover, carry a bag pack with your cargo pants or cargo trousers to travel with. Now, why would I suggest cargo pants or cargo trousers?

Because these pants are pure traveling accessories. Also, it is an alternate method of carrying hydra pack or other accessories holders as it carries 6 pockets. Consequently, you can carry your essentials such as a man/women toiletries bag, having your hygiene tools, accessories, leather gloves, etc.

Moving forward, you will be needing your camping tools such as flashlights, fire builder, compass, umbrella, knife, and more.

And, if you are a vlogger or want to capture all moments, you must also keep your cameras but make sure you keep it safe !! For this, I suggest you buy some branded laptop bags available at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad markets.

Last but not least, don’t forget to keep a mosquito repellant while hiking. It will be quite handy while camping.

Now, when you are all prepared for the trip to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, let's discuss the actual route.

What Route Should We Follow?

The route we will discuss here is a simple one, but we advise you to consult a travel agent as well.

• Leave from Islamabad to Narran via Abbottabad Expressway

• Stay at Narran and next day travel towards Chilas

• Reach Chilas and catch your breath for a while, and travel towards Raikot Bridge, where 4x4 Jeeps will be taking you to the trek starting point

Once you reach the initial point of the trek. GOOD LUCK !! We hope you have raided the essential camping and traveling accessories store in Pakistan, and are well-prepared. It's adventure time.

Note: If you are traveling by bike, do carry bike gloves and other useful bike accessories with you.

How Long Will It Take to Reach the Base Camp?

The distance and time of all famous routes can be measured easily via google maps. Yes! Technology saves the day here.

From the starting point, you will trek to the base camp and stay at fairy meadows after a traveling time of 4 – 5 hours. You must know why we were pressing on having good cargo pants, luggage bags in Lahore , and waist bags. They make your long journey easy and convenient.

So, at the fairy meadows, take some rest as the next day, you be traveling to:

• Biyal camp (trek of 2 hours)

• Viewpoint (trek of 2 hours)

• Zero-point (trek of 2 hours)

• Base camp 0 (trek of 4 hours)

• Base camp 1 (trek of 2 hours)

This distance seems hectic but the greenery, water, and the serenity of the environment are worth it. It will a memorable trek of your life.

Conclusion

Now, enough about reading about this cool trip. Just plan your next holidays with your friends and family, pack up your bags with the essentials as waist bag, gym bag, or backpack and go for this hella experience of your life.