An unforgettable journey above the glaciers of Upper Hunza
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Step away from the busy roads of Hunza and venture into the high alpine wilderness of Gojal. The Patundas Meadows Trek combines glacier crossings, mountain pastures, dramatic Karakoram landscapes and panoramic views from one of Upper Hunza’s most rewarding high-altitude viewpoints.
Starting near Borith Lake, the trail takes you through Passugar and across the Passu Glacier before climbing towards the alpine meadows of Patundas. From the high ridge, trekkers can enjoy extraordinary views of the Passu Cones, Batura Glacier, Shispare, Passu Peak and other towering Karakoram peaks.
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Arrival
The group will be received at the Islamabad Airport, then moved to nearby to hotel.
Islamabad to Naran
We leave early in the morning after a breakfast at the hotel to Naran valley for next stop, which is a 6hrs drive from Islamabad.
Naran to Hunza
We leave for Hunza early in the morning to Hunza valley after have breakfast at the hotel. On our way we will stop at the mesmerizing Babusar Top. In the evening we will reach Borith Lake Resort for a night stay.
Borith Lake → Passugar → Passu Glacier → Mountain Camp
Trekking: approximately 5–7 hours | Camping
Our Patundas adventure begins with a morning drive from Upper Hunza towards Borith Lake. After a short briefing, we begin walking towards Passugar, a traditional summer pasture. The trail then leads towards the Passu Glacier, where conditions are assessed before crossing. With our trekking team's guidance, we cross the glacier and continue towards Luzdhar/Luzhdar for camp. Dinner is served at camp, followed by an overnight stay beneath the Karakoram sky.
Overnight: Mountain Camp | Meals: Lunch & Dinner | Approx. camping altitude: 3,400–3,700m
Luzdhar → Patundas Meadows → Alpine Ridge Exploration
After breakfast, we begin the main ascent towards Patundas Meadows. The trail becomes steeper as we gain altitude, opening views of glaciers, rocky summits and deep valleys. We reach the alpine landscape of Patundas at roughly 4,200–4,600 metres, depending on route and seasonal conditions. After lunch and time to explore, experienced and well-acclimatized trekkers may undertake an optional ridge excursion, subject to weather, snow and guide assessment.
Return to camp for a peaceful evening.
Overnight: Patundas Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Highest trekking area: approximately 4,200–4,600m
Patundas Meadows → Luzdhar → Passu Glacier → Borith Lake
Trekking: approximately 6–8 hours | Trek concludes
Enjoy the mountain panorama before descending from Patundas. We retrace the route towards Luzdhar and continue to the Passu Glacier. The crossing follows the safest available route according to current conditions. We then continue towards Passugar and Borith Lake, where our vehicle will be waiting. After refreshments and a short rest, transfer back towards your hotel in Upper Hunza.
Trek ends: Borith Lake | Meals: Breakfast & Lunch | Transport: Private vehicle transfer
Borith - Bisham
After breakfast at the hotel we leave for Bisham early in the morning along the KKH. On our way we will have mulitple stops for the KKH experience, like the Old Silkroute view point, Naga Parbath view point, the three mountainous junct point. In the evening we will be at Besham for a night stay.
Besham to Islamabad and Airport Drop
We will leave for Islamabad in the morning after breakfast the hotel. By the afternoon we will be in Islamabad, we will stop for a lunch and then have a city tour and shopping, in the evening we will leave for the Airport, our tour ends here after the Airport drop.
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Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Region: Upper Hunza, Gojal Valley
Maximum Elevation: Approximately 4,200–4,600m, depending on route and optional ridge section
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Trekking Distance: Approximately 25–30 km round trip, depending on the exact route
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Best Season: Generally June to September, subject to weather and glacier conditions
Guide: Required / strongly recommended
Glacier Crossing: Yes
