Snow Lake & Hispar LA Trek
Introduction:
Snow Lake Trek, also known as Biafo Hispar Trek, is one of the most remote and pure nature adventures on planet earth. The trail is unparalleled to any other trails in the world. The Lake is actually a high-altitude glacial basin with a width of more than 16 KM, found at the convergence of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers.
The basin lies 16,000 feet above sea level behind the Hispar LA pass in the Karakoram Mountain range. These two glaciers link up at Hispar LA (5151-M), making the greatest concentration of glacial ice outside the Polar Regions. The icy rivers connect two ancient mountain kingdoms, one of which is Baltistan in the east and Hunza in the west.
This is a strenuous/technical level ‘E’ trek that requires physical & mental fitness, good stamina and prior trekking experience.
Cost Included/Excluded
- Skardu & Hunza Hotel Stay(s)
- All Trek and Travel Meals
- Services of Trek Leader, Guides, Porters and Kitchen Staff
- Tents on twin-sharing basis
- All NOCs/Permits/Park Fee/Tolls etc.
- Booked 4x4 vehicles from Skardu to Askole and Hispar to Hunza.
- Satellite phone for emergency outgoing calls
- Garmin GPS device for continuous connectivity, location tracking and weather forecasts.
- First Aid Kit
- Mess Tent with seating and light arrangement
- Generator (selected hours) if permitted by the government
- Porters for personal luggage of up to 15kg
- Backend Liaisons and POC in Skardu/Islamabad
- Support and guidance on gear requirement and procurement
- End-to-End Mentorship, Guidance and Expectations Setting for each Individual
- Travel To/From Skardu/Hunza
- Personal Equipment (e.g. Sleeping Bag, trekking shoes, hiking gadgets, harness etc.)
- Personal Insurance/Emergency Rescue
- Tips to Guide/Porters/Staff etc.
- Any unforeseen/unplanned expenses like additional stay due to roadblocks etc.
- Insurance liability and other under force majeure conditions, medical aid and helicopter rescue coverage of members etc.
