📅 21 Days📐 Max 5,128m (Hispar La Pass)📍 Askole to Nagar (Hunza)
The Biafo-Hispar Glacier system is the world's longest trek outside polar regions, 120km of continuous glacial travel. Snow Lake at 5,000m is one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on Earth. This is a true expedition, crossing from Skardu's Baltistan region to Hunza's Nagar Valley.
Trek Itinerary
Days 1 to 4, Approach via Biafo
Skardu to Askole, then up the Biafo Glacier through increasingly wild terrain.
Days 5 to 10, Biafo Glacier & Snow Lake
Navigate the upper Biafo to the vast Snow Lake plateau. Several days exploring and camping on the ice.
Days 11 to 13, Hispar La Pass
Cross Hispar La (5,128m), the watershed between Baltistan and Hunza.
Days 14 to 21, Hispar Glacier to Nagar
Descend the Hispar Glacier to Hispar village in Nagar Valley. Jeep to Karimabad, Hunza.
Highlights
Biafo Glacier (Baltistan Side)Snow Lake at 5,000mHispar La Pass at 5,128mHispar Glacier (Hunza Side)Complete Cross-Mountain TraverseOne of Earth's Great Treks
✅ What's Included
✓ All transport
✓ Full expedition camping
✓ All meals
✓ Experienced glacier guide
✓ Porters
✓ Applicable permits/NOCs
❌ Not Included
✗ International flights
✗ Visa
✗ Insurance (mandatory for remote area)
✗ Personal gear
✗ Tips
Trek Information
Max Altitude
5,128m Hispar La Pass
Duration
21 Days / 20 Nights
Route
Askole (Skardu) to Nagar (Hunza)
Glacier Length
120km continuous
Fitness
Expedition-level
Best Season
July to August
Questions
You need glacier travel experience for this route. The Hispar La involves crevasse terrain. We recommend doing K2 Base Camp first.
We build contingency days into the itinerary. Helicopter evacuation from Snow Lake is the emergency option.
We coordinate applicable trekking permits, guide registration and porter documentation. Required documents, fees and processing steps are confirmed for the specific route and traveller nationality before departure.