Pakistan - 51 Days

NANGA PARBAT EXPEDITION (8,126M)

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Mt. Nanga Parbat Expedition (8125m) 2026, the ninth highest mountain in the world, elevating 8,126 meters above sea level. This enormous mountain is believed to be “The Western Anchor to The Himalayas,” which majestically lies in the Diamer district near the Indus River of Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, administered by Pakistan. The name Nanga Parbat is a descendant of two Sanskrit words: ‘nagna’ and ‘parvata’, making a reasonable combination that translates to “Naked Mountain”. The mountain is also locally popular by its Tibetan name Diamer or Deo Mir meaning “Huge Mountain”.

The 8,126-meter elevated peak was first discovered by Europeans in 1895. The first expedition was carried out by Albert F.Mummery and Geoffrey Hastings but failed to reach the summit. Due to its accessibility, attempts to reach its summit began in the early nineteenth century. Several German, American, British, and other mountaineers endeavored but couldn’t achieve till 1953. On July 3, 1953, an Australian climber, Hermann Buhl, made the first solo ascent of The Killer Mountain without bottled oxygen, creating a remarkable history in the mountaineering world. The peak has earned several nicknames for its unique nature. It is equally famous as The Western Anchor to The Himalayas, Naked Mountain, Diamer or Deo Mira, and The Killer Mountain because of its high number of climber fatalities.

Although the mountain isn’t as high as Mt. Everest and Mt. K2, it is still considered to be one of the deadliest mountains in the world. It firmly stands as the third most difficult mountain to climb with an enormous number of fatalities after Annapurna and K2. If there is one mountain that can match Annapurna and K2 in terms of physical, technical, and psychological difficulties, it is Nanga Parbat undoubtedly. With a 22.3% fatality rate, the mountain is also popularly known as “Man Eater’ where one has to face one of the most intimidating rock walls on Earth. Mt. Nanga Parbat is a challenging experience for those who are seeking drastic mountaineering experiences. However, the mountain demands an extreme level of psychological strength and physicality that one must have to endure its hardship as the heart of this mountain is forged with a large bulk of ice and rock.

The best season to climb the Mount Nanga Parbat Expedition (8125m) in 2025

The most favorable seasons for climbing the Mount Nanga Parbat Expedition (8125m) in 2026 is summer, as the days remain warm in these seasons. The expedition to the summit of Mt. Nanga Parbat is more convenient in July and August than winter months.

Max. Altitude 8,126 M

Trip Grade Extreme

Best Seasons Summer

Group Size 2-10

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

01

Arrival At Islamabad (540m) Airport And Transfer To Hotel.

Before your arrival at the airport, you must complete all the required procedures for your visa. You will be welcomed by one of our envoys as soon as you arrive at the airport. After a brief meeting, you will be escorted to the hotel booked for your convenience and relaxation. You can also stroll around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, and many more cultural places in Islamabad.

Altitude 540 M

Meals N/A

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
02

Prepare Permits, Expedition Briefing, Gear Checkup And Shopping.

One the second day, we will carry out our official procedure which includes: travel permit, documentation, necessary formalities, bag pack, shopping and finalise every requirement for our journey. Moreover, every aspect of the trek will be clarified as an important part of the briefing and you will also feel opportune to introduce yourself to your fellow trekkers.

Altitude 540 M

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
03

Drive To Chilas (1,265 M).

After our final preparation, we will drive to Chilas through Karakoram Highway passing Abbottabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dasu, and Saxin village. Completing a nine-hour drive, we will reach our destination, Chilas, and spend an overnight there.

Altitude 1265 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Lodge
04

Drive To Halale Bridge And Trek To Kachal (3400m).

On the fourth day of our expedition, we will resume our drive to Halala Bridge from Chilas. After a few hour drive, we will have our lunch and start the first trek of our journey to Kachal, a mesmerizing campsite from where you can enjoy some eye-catching landscapes. As soon as we arrive at Kachal, we will freshen up and get ready for our trek to the base camp.

Altitude 3400 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
05

Trek To Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3,850m).

After an early breakfast in Kachal, we will start our trek to Nanga Parbat Base Camp with great inquisitiveness. However, the trek will start getting tougher due to higher elevation. As soon as we arrive at the base camp, Nanga Parbat will majestically approach our sight with its outrageous enormity.

Our exhaustion will disappear with some magnificent sights of alpine forests, glacial valleys, and other peaks. We will spend our night on the lap of mighty Nanga Parbat dreaming of our glory to its invincible summit and prepare for our ascent.

Altitude 3850 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
06-25

Climbing And Summit 8,126m) Period Of Nanga Parbat (8,126 M).)

We allocate about 38 days for the expedition from the Base Camp to the Summit and back to the Base Camp. Our team of Sherpas will fix the ropes throughout the trail. We will have the best possible and comfortable stay in our branded tents enjoying the hot meals prepared by our experienced cooks. We will continuously monitor the weather to fix a day for the Summit.

Our route will follow high camps 1, 2, and 3 making at least one rotation climb before our attempt to the summit. Our team will speculate the weather for the ascent to the summit. Most probably, we will reach the summit on the speculated day if everything goes as per the schedule.

Altitude 8126 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
26

Clean Up Base Camp.

After accomplishing the summit, we will start our preparation for descending back to the high camps and the base camp evaluating the weather. We will rest at the base camp for a night preparing to trek down to lower elevation.

Altitude 3850

Meals BLD

Accommodation Full Board Camp Service
27

Trek Back To Halale.

After resting at the base camp for a night, we will continue to descend from the base camp to Halale. on the forty-seventh day. We will follow our descending route enjoying some exquisite sights and stay overnight in Halale.

Altitude 2800 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Camping
28

Drive Back To Chilas.

Following our travel schedule, we will start to trek back to Zangot after a scrumptious breakfast. After our arrival at Zangot, we will have our lunch and drive back to Chilas and rest for the night.

Altitude 1265 M

Meals BLD

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge
29

Drive Back To Islamabad.

Following our night in Chilas, we will drive back to the capital and rest after a nine-hour drive from Chilas We will freshen up and get ready for a spare day in Islamabad.

Altitude 540 M

Meals Breakfast And Lunch

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
30

Spare Day In Islamabad.

After the completion of a forty-day expedition, you can relax in Islamabad strolling around The Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque, Mragalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh, and many more cultural places of this great city.

Altitude 540 M

Meals Breakfast And Farewell Dinner

Accommodation 4-star Hotel
31

Fly Back To Home.

Our expedition to the summit of Nanga Parbat concludes on this day. We will cordially implore farewell with countless memories. One of our representatives will escort you to Islamabad Airport a few hours earlier to your scheduled flight.

Altitude 540 M

Meals Breakfast

Accommodation N/A

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Includes

Pick up and drop off services as per the itinerary.
03 nights 5-star hotel in Islamabad on BB plan with single occupancy.
One welcome and farewell dinner with all the guides and team members.
Land and air domestic transportation and cargo for our overall expedition crew.
All necessary permit fees to climb Mount Nanga Parbat expedition.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage management and disposal fees.
One official Pakistan government mountaineering liaison officer.
Each member is allowed a personal baggage limit of 75 kg.
Necessary porters up to the base camp and return from the base camp.
Experienced base camp guide, cook and kitchen helpers.
Freshly Cooked Meals at Base Camp: Variety of Continental, Nepali and Pakistani cuisine. Hot beverages, including tea, coffee and other warm drinks will also be served to keep you refreshed and energized throughout your stay.
Individual member sleeping tent, thick mattress and pillow at base camp.
Common Equipment at Base Camp: Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, tables and chairs, heater etc.
Generator and solar system for charging electronic devices at base camp.
High Camp Services: Member sleeping tent (02 Members: 01 Tent), shovel, guide rope, EPI gas, gas burner (MSR Rector) and coffle set.
High Food: Readymade meals (Rice, Meat, Pasta, etc.), muesli, porridge, oats, noodles, plane rice, soup items, green tea, milk, coffee, dry fruits, chocolate bar etc.
Satellite phone is available for emergency use.
Walkie-Talkie set for communication during the entire expedition.
Weather forecast during the entire expedition.
One highly experienced veteran climbing guide.
03 bottles of oxygen per member and 02 bottles of oxygen per climbing guide.
Summit Mask and Regulator set for each member and climbing guide.
Backup Oxygen Bottles and Mask Regulator set (Chargeable as per use).
First aid medical kit.
8K duffle bags and 8K outdoor cap.
Applicable Pakistan Government Taxes and Company Service Charges.
Mount Nanga Parbat summit certificate is issued upon successful climb, with photos and videos required for verification.

Excludes

Pakistan entry visa fee (valid for up to 60 days).
International airfare.
Drone and special filming permits.
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Islamabad.
Personal climbing gears.
Insurance minimum US$1,00,000/- coverage for medical and helicopter rescue.
Summit Bonus: US$1,600/- per climbing guide and US$350/- for the cook and kitchen helpers to be paid in cash. Also, US$100/- per member for the porters. The Sherpa summit bonus is mandatory once the summit push begins, even if the climb is discontinued due to the client’s condition or any other reason.
Any other services which are not mentioned in the “Services Includes”.

Departures

FROM 10 Jun 2026

TO 15 Jul 2026

DAYS 36

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Trip Notes

Please do remember these things.

Trekking in Gilgit-Baltistan of northern Pakistan is always challenging because of its unpredictable weather. We effort our best to schedule our trips in the most appropriate seasons. The above-mentioned itinerary may change as per the trip’s complexities but we guarantee you that the quality of service shall not be compromised at all. In case of delayed or canceled flights, we must inform you that besides the total number of days included in the itinerary, clients shall be obliged to bear the expenses of the extra days themselves. Somehow, 8K Expeditions will undoubtedly facilitate necessary arrangements for your convenience at a reasonable extra charge.

Furthermore, we shall not be responsible for missed International Flights or your luggage before our reception. However, we would be delighted to minimize your loss. We advise scheduling flexible time frames before and after trip departure.

Climbers are suggested not to carry extravagant materials for their own comfort. They are advised to compose their mental and physical health which will be significantly required to resist remoteness, higher altitude, extreme weather, and diversion from their beloved families.

Cost of Climbing Mt. Nanga Parbat Expedition in 2026

Mount Nanga Parbat Expedition costs vary depending on factors including: group size, royalty and permit costs in different seasons, category of hotel accommodation, numbers of Sherpa’s allocated and equipment, type of arrangement and package customization. So, we would like to discuss with our client before offering the cost. Please feel free to contact 8K Expedition for any information about in your selected package.

We are eternally thankful to you for joining us on Mt. Nanga Parbat Expedition 2026!