Kutwal Lake Trek

Kutwal Lake Trek | Haramosh Valley

Kutwal Lake Trek, Haramosh is located in the Karakoram Range of the Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. When it comes to a variety of views, Haramosh is among the most beautiful treks. The walk passes through charming villages, meadows, forests, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and the captivating Kutwal Lake, situated in the south-central area of the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, a subrange of the Karakoram Range, Haramosh Valley is roughly 65 kilometers (40 mi) east of Gilgit. It rises sharply just upstream from the Indus River’s confluence with the Gilgit River, above the river’s north bank. Two summits, Haramosh Peak (7049 m) and Haramosh Kutwal Laila Peak (6985), are part of the massif.

Kutwal Lake is at high altitude lake, situated in the Haramosh Valley encircled by  few tall mountains, notably Dobani Peak, Laila Peak, and Haramosh Peak.

Detailed Trip Itinerary

Day 01 (Islamabad Arrival)

• Greetings from Pakistan. You’re going to the Islamabad International Airport today.
• After a friendly greeting at the airport, our representative will transport you to your Islamabad hotel.
• As a welcome beverage, the hotel will serve you tea or coffee. Take this chance to socialize with other trekkers.
• Take a nap to recuperate from your lengthy flight after the drink. We will get together over dinner to go over specifics regarding your trek to Kutwal Lake Trek | Haramosh valley.
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 02 (Islamabad – Skardu & Kachura) (7,316 ft.) (45 Minutes flight)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Drop guests at Islamabad Airport
• Pick Guests from Skardu Airport
• Head towards Kachura to explore
• Shangrila Resort
• Kachura Valley
• Upper Kachura Lake
• Xoq Valley
• Return to Skardu
• Transfer to hotel for night stay

In Case of flight Cancellation we will head towards Skardu via Karakoram High way to reach Skardu (14-16 Hours’ Drive)

Day 03 (Skardu – Sasi Village)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• You will hike up to the ruins of the early 1700s Kharpocho Fort in the morning, which overlooks the town and offers a breathtaking view of the Indus River.
• Head towards Sasi Village via Baltistan Highway
• Reaches Sasi village
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 04 (Sasi Village – Kutwal Village)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Departure for Kutwal Village
• 2 hour’s Jeep Trek.
• 2-4 hours of trek to Kutwal Village (Subject to your pace but our team won’t leave you behind)
• Arrival at Kutwal Village around 4:00 PM
• Establish Campsite, serve some snacks
• Dinner & Overnight in Camps at Kutwal Village.

Day 05 (Kutwal Village – Kutwal Lake)

• Breakfast early in the morning
• Start your trek toward Kutwal Lake.
• 2-to 3-hour hike (depending on pace).
• Setup the campsite.
• Explore the entire day at Kutwal Lake and its surrounding.
• Dinner and overnight stay in camps

Day 06 (Kutwal Lake – Haramosh La Base Camp – Kutwal Village)

• Breakfast in the morning
• An optional hike to Haramosh la Basecamp & excursion to Kutwal Lake.
• Start walk toward Kutwal Village
• Arrive at the campsite of Kutwal village at 5:30 p.m
• Dinner and overnight stay at Kutwal village camp side.

Day 07 (Kutwal Village – Skardu)

• Breakfast in the morning
• Trek back to Haramosh Jeep Spot
• Jeep ride to Sasi Village
• Drive to Skardu
• Reaches Skardu
• Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay

Day 08 (Skardu – Islamabad) (45 Minutes flight)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• Drop Guests at Skardu Airport
• Reaches Islamabad

OR

• In the event that inclement weather forces the cancellation of the flight, you will proceed from Juglot Skardu Road till you reach Juglot and from Juglot till Hazara Motorway, you will move by Karakoram Highway to Islamabad via road.
• With Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters), the ninth-highest mountain in the world, as your backdrop, you can travel with an amazing view.
• After a while, continue on the Karakoram Highway and pass through the Kaghan Valley and Babusar Pass (4,067 meters) to reach Mansehra City.
• Rejoining the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra, you will travel through the historically significant and culturally rich cities of Hassan Abdal, Taxila, and Abbottabad before arriving in Islamabad.
• It will be late afternoon when you arrive.

Day 09 (Spare Day in Islamabad)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• You have the entire day to explore the green capital city of Islamabad if you were able to catch a flight there yesterday.
• See the Islamabad Monument, Parliament Square, and the Faisal Mosque before traveling to the nearby city of Rawalpindi.
• The historical and traditional city of Rawalpindi will introduce you to the flavors of southern Pakistan. Situated on the Pothohar Plateau, which is well-known for its long history of Buddhism, particularly in the nearby town of Taxila.
• Enjoy a local Pakistani curry at the Magnificent Food Streets for your final meal in Pakistan after a full day of sightseeing.
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 10 (Departure | Fly Back Home)

• Breakfast at early in the morning
• You will be taken to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home after breakfast. ” Kutwal Lake Trek | Haramosh valley ” has ended.

Services Included

• All internal (Domestic) air tickets and related airport transfers
• English-speaking guide
• Private transport with driver
• Accommodations (Hotels and Camps)
• All Meal (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• All camping ground fees, Mess tents, sleeping tents, Kitchen tents with chairs,
• All fees associated with trekking permits, royalty, toll taxes, entry tickets, parking fees etc.
• Every piece of kitchenware, including cutlery, crockery, fuel, and other associated
• All Wages and basic kits of guide, sirdar, Porter’s cook and assistants
• Insurance for crew members such as porters and guides (except helicopter rescue)
• Satellite phones
• Solar Panel or generator

Service not included

• International Flight tickets
• Travel Insurance
• Pakistan Visa Fee
• Photography & Videography
• Personal Nature Expense
• Items which are not mentioned in “Services Include”

Regards:   

PYARA SKARDU ADVENTURE CLUB & TRAVEL AGENCY