Fairy Meadows is a name given to the spectacular, green fields that lie near the Nanga Parbat Mountain in Raikhot Valley, Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Located at an altitude of about 10,800 feet, Fairy Meadows is a starting point for people who wish to scale the mighty Nanga Parbat Mountain, the 9th highest in the world. Fairy Meadows can be reached by a 5 km road trek from the nearby Tattu village. The road to Fairy Meadows was built by Brigadier M. Aslam Khan First Commander of the Gilgit Scouts. A 12 km jeep track from Raikhot bridge on the Karakoram Highway leads to Tattu. Fairy Meadows remains a popular tourist destination in Gilgit-Baltistan from April to September. The Nanga Parbat Mountain sets a gorgeous backdrop for the Fairy Meadows, making it an exciting destination for local and foreign tourists. The meadows are also home to many species of wildlife. Mammals found are brown bears, musk deer, Marco Polo’s sheep, red fox, markhor, and Himalayan ibex. The area is a visual treat for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.
Nanga Parbat, the “Killer Mountain”, in Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, is the 9th highest mountain in the world. It rises magnificently to a height of at 26,660 feet in the western end of the Himalayas. Nanga Parbat translates from Sanskrit to mean “Naked Mountain”. Locals refer to it by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir, meaning “huge mountain”.
Nanga Parbat is notorious for being the most difficult mountain to scale. Its prominence, the Rupal face, is the highest mountain face in the world at 15,090 feet. Fairy Meadows in Raikhot Valley, Diamer District, is the starting point for people who wish to climb Nanga Parbat.
Day 01: RAWALPINDI – ISLAMABAD: You will be greeted at airport and transferred to comfortable centrally located hotel. Reminder of the day is free for you to relax and recovered from long flight to Pakistan. In the after noon, for those who desire there will be a tour of Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and bustling bazaar of Rawalpindi. In the evening we have a welcome dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet your guide and other member of group. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: RAWALPINDI – CHLIAS: (Drive & Hotel). Morning after break fast drive 11-12 hrs on famous Karakorum Highway. En route we will stop for photography, toilet break and lunch at Chatar or Besham. O/N stay in hotel.
Day 03: CHLIAS – FAIRY MEADOWS: (Drive, trek & Hotel). After Break fast drive by van/coaster to Raikot Bridge about 45 miles south of Gilgit. At Raikot, you will be transferred to jeep for drive till Tato. From Tato we will start our first day trek 3-4 hrs uphill till fairy meadows. O/N Stay in camp/hotel.
Day 04: FAIRY MEADOWS: Rest day/relax day. Now the surrounding affords a great deal of pleasure. True to its name, fairy meadows hold lush green meadows, gushing crystal clear spring water and towering pine trees which generously provide cool shade. About all, the majestic Nanga Parbat – the naked killer mountain stands tall and proud for you to behold. Snore panorama of the pasture, can sit and watch the sky scarping peak Nanga Parbat with having sip of tea/coffee. O/N stay in camp.
Day 05: FAIRY MEADOWS – BEYAL – Nanga Parbat BC – BEYAL CAMP: Full day excursion to the base camp of ninth highest peak in the world Nanga Parbat Base Camp. This is an easy and pleasant three miles walk. At base camp, we will explore nature and as well as memorials of climber who died during climbing. Around latenoon, we will get down to Beyal campsite for accommodation.
Day 06: Morning we will get down to Fairy Meadows and remaining time free to enjoy nature or walk around in the fairy tale land of beautiful Fairy Meadows.
Day 07: return journey via same route to Chilas. stay & dine
Day 08: Chilas to Islamabad and Fly for your next distination
Day 09: end
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Food (Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch as mentioned in the itinerary)
Camps
Hotel Expense (3/4 max in one room)
Sleeping bags
Mattresses
Transport
Services of a Guide
Basic first aid kit
Toll Taxes
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
Entry Tickets
Porters (for carrying personal equipment of participant)
Extra expenses due to landslides\road blocks,Tea, Mineral water and Cold drinks expense
Extra expenses due to the acts of nature and political reasons etc.
Any item not mentioned above >Medication, evacuation and rescue etc. in emergencies
Personal insurances of clients
Laundry, beverages & phone calls or other expenses of personal nature
- Trekking boots/Joggers/Comfortable Shoes/Slippers
- Back Pack
- Waterproof lower and Jacket
- Thermals (both upper and lower)
- Fleece/Sweaters
- T shirts for day trekking
- Water bottle
- Socks, preferably woolen (4-6 pairs)
- Gloves (highly recommended)
- Muffler (highly recommended)
- Beanie (highly recommended)
- Hand wash/soap/sanitizer, wipes, tooth paste and all other necessities
- Sun Block and Sun glasses