Snow Lake & Biafo-Hispar Glacier Trek
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Days 1–4 — Approach via Biafo
Skardu to Askole, then up the Biafo Glacier through increasingly wild terrain.
Days 5–10 — Biafo Glacier & Snow Lake
Navigate the upper Biafo to the vast Snow Lake plateau. Several days exploring and camping on the ice.
Days 11–13 — Hispar La Pass
Cross Hispar La (5,128m) — the watershed between Baltistan and Hunza.
Days 14–21 — Hispar Glacier to Nagar
Descend the Hispar Glacier to Hispar village in Nagar Valley. Jeep to Karimabad, Hunza.
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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 – August |
FAQs
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.