{"id":13,"date":"2026-07-11T13:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailhikersdev.waqas-shahbaz.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-07-14T19:08:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T18:08:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trailhikersdev.waqas-shahbaz.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>HUNZA \u00b7 SKARDU \u00b7 FAIRY MEADOWS<\/h2>\n<h1>DISCOVER<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Guided treks through the roof of the world \u2014 glaciers, alpine meadows and the valleys of northern Pakistan, at a serene, unhurried pace.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBROWSE TOURS<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>GILGIT-BALTISTAN<\/h6>\n<h3>HUNZA<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Apricot orchards, the Hopper glaciers and the cliffside forts of Baltit and Altit under Rakaposhi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Departs:<\/strong> May 14<\/p>\n<h6>SHIGAR \u00b7 BALTORO<\/h6>\n<h3>SKARDU<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Gateway to the Baltoro \u2014 cold deserts, turquoise lakes and the trail toward the great eight-thousanders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Departs:<\/strong> Jun 07<\/p>\n<h6>DIAMER \u00b7 NANGA PARBAT<\/h6>\n<h3>FAIRY MEADOWS<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Alpine grassland facing the Killer Mountain \u2014 pine forest, a glacier walk and the clearest night skies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> Moderate &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Departs:<\/strong> Jul 19<\/p>\n<h6>FEATURED EXPEDITION<\/h6>\n<h2>Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeparture: Jun 07\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M634.92 462.7l-288-448C341.03 5.54 330.89 0 320 0s-21.03 5.54-26.92 14.7l-288 448a32.001 32.001 0 0 0-1.17 32.64A32.004 32.004 0 0 0 32 512h576c11.71 0 22.48-6.39 28.09-16.67a31.983 31.983 0 0 0-1.17-32.63zM320 91.18L405.39 224H320l-64 64-38.06-38.06L320 91.18z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDifficulty: Medium\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGroup: 8\u201312\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256,8C119,8,8,119,8,256S119,504,256,504,504,393,504,256,393,8,256,8Zm92.49,313h0l-20,25a16,16,0,0,1-22.49,2.5h0l-67-49.72a40,40,0,0,1-15-31.23V112a16,16,0,0,1,16-16h32a16,16,0,0,1,16,16V256l58,42.5A16,16,0,0,1,348.49,321Z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6 Days\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A gentle ascent through Minapin and Hapakun to the glacier-fed meadows of Tagaphari, where Rakaposhi (7,788 m) rises straight off the valley floor. Nights in mountain camps, mornings above the clouds \u2014 paced for first-time trekkers and seasoned walkers alike.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8zm115.7 272l-176 101c-15.8 8.8-35.7-2.5-35.7-21V152c0-18.4 19.8-29.8 35.7-21l176 107c16.4 9.2 16.4 32.9 0 42z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$980 \u2014 BOOK THIS TREK<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>OVERALL RATING \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 4.8<\/h6>\n<h2>GILGIT BALTISTAN<\/h2>\n<p>Five of the world&#8217;s fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, three of its longest glaciers, and valley after valley of apricot blossom. Our home range.<\/p>\n<h3>Deosai Plateau \u2014 $1,250<\/h3>\n<p><strong>JUL 12 | 8 DAYS | 4 SPOTS LEFT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second-highest plateau on earth \u2014 wildflower steppe, the Himalayan brown bear, and Sheosar Lake mirroring the sky at 4,000 m.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK THIS TOUR<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shangrila &amp; Upper Kachura \u2014 $640<\/strong><br \/>Lakeside walks between Skardu&#8217;s twin alpine lakes. <a href=\"#\">View this tour \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Khaplu &amp; Hushe Valley \u2014 $890<\/strong><br \/>Palace village and the trailhead to Masherbrum. <a href=\"#\">View this tour \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>2026 SEASON<\/h6>\n<h2>Departure Calendar<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Small-group departures run May through October, when the passes are open and the meadows are in full bloom. Reserve early \u2014 most trips cap at twelve trekkers.<\/p>\n<h6>MAY 14 \u2014 MAY 20<\/h6>\n<h3>Hunza Blossom Walk<\/h3>\n<p>A gentle week timed to the apricot bloom \u2014 orchards, forts and the Hopper glaciers. <a href=\"#\">View this trip \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>JUN 28 \u2014 JUL 12<\/h6>\n<h3>BALTORO &amp; K2<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Our flagship expedition up the Baltoro glacier to Concordia \u2014 the throne room of the mountain gods, ringed by four 8,000ers. Fourteen days, full support, one unforgettable amphitheatre of ice.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK THIS TREK<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>SEP 20 \u2014 SEP 27<\/h6>\n<h3>Fairy Meadows Autumn<\/h3>\n<p>Golden larch and clear skies beneath Nanga Parbat, with a glacier day-walk to Beyal camp. <a href=\"#\">View this trip \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>WHY TRAILHIKERS<\/h6>\n<h2>Local guides. Honest mountains.<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re a northern-Pakistan outfit, born in Gilgit. Every itinerary is led by guides from the valleys you walk \u2014 people who know the weather, the porters, and the quiet places the crowds miss.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M634.92 462.7l-288-448C341.03 5.54 330.89 0 320 0s-21.03 5.54-26.92 14.7l-288 448a32.001 32.001 0 0 0-1.17 32.64A32.004 32.004 0 0 0 32 512h576c11.71 0 22.48-6.39 28.09-16.67a31.983 31.983 0 0 0-1.17-32.63zM320 91.18L405.39 224H320l-64 64-38.06-38.06L320 91.18z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBorn in the north<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGuides from Hunza, Skardu and Gilgit \u2014 not flown in for the season.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M466.5 83.7l-192-80a48.15 48.15 0 0 0-36.9 0l-192 80C27.7 91.1 16 108.6 16 128c0 198.5 114.5 335.7 221.5 380.3 11.8 4.9 25.1 4.9 36.9 0C360.1 472.6 496 349.3 496 128c0-19.4-11.7-36.9-29.5-44.3zM256.1 446.3l-.1-381 175.9 73.3c-3.3 151.4-82.1 261.1-175.8 307.7z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSafety first<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWilderness-first-aid certified leads, sat-comms and sensible acclimatisation on every trip.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M96 224c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm448 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64zm32 32h-64c-17.6 0-33.5 7.1-45.1 18.6 40.3 22.1 68.9 62 75.1 109.4h66c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64zm-256 0c61.9 0 112-50.1 112-112S381.9 32 320 32 208 82.1 208 144s50.1 112 112 112zm76.8 32h-8.3c-20.8 10-43.9 16-68.5 16s-47.6-6-68.5-16h-8.3C179.6 288 128 339.6 128 403.2V432c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48v-28.8c0-63.6-51.6-115.2-115.2-115.2zm-223.7-13.4C161.5 263.1 145.6 256 128 256H64c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64v32c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h65.9c6.3-47.4 34.9-87.3 75.2-109.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSmall groups<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTwelve trekkers maximum, so the mountain stays quiet and the pace stays yours.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M275.3 250.5c7 7.4 18.4 7.4 25.5 0l108.9-114.2c31.6-33.2 29.8-88.2-5.6-118.8-30.8-26.7-76.7-21.9-104.9 7.7L288 36.9l-11.1-11.6C248.7-4.4 202.8-9.2 172 17.5c-35.3 30.6-37.2 85.6-5.6 118.8l108.9 114.2zm290 77.6c-11.8-10.7-30.2-10-42.6 0L430.3 402c-11.3 9.1-25.4 14-40 14H272c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16h78.3c15.9 0 30.7-10.9 33.3-26.6 3.3-20-12.1-37.4-31.6-37.4H192c-27 0-53.1 9.3-74.1 26.3L71.4 384H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v96c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h356.8c14.5 0 28.6-4.9 40-14L564 377c15.2-12.1 16.4-35.3 1.3-48.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFair to the valley<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFair porter wages, local lodges and leave-no-trace camps that give back to the region.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tYEARS IN THE NORTH<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t+<br \/>\n\t\t\tGUIDED ROUTES<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t0<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t+<br \/>\n\t\t\tTREKKERS GUIDED<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t0<\/p>\n<h3>4.9<\/h3>\n<h6>AVERAGE RATING<\/h6>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2014 Concordia at sunrise with four eight-thousanders around us \u2014 and a guide who&#8217;d grown up in Shigar. The pacing meant nobody got altitude sick. Flawless.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trailhikersdev.waqas-shahbaz.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSana Mahmood<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBaltoro &amp; K2 \u00b7 2025<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 \u2014 My first ever trek and I never felt out of my depth. Fairy Meadows under the stars, hot chai at camp, and Nanga Parbat glowing pink at dawn. I&#8217;m already booking again.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trailhikersdev.waqas-shahbaz.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDaniel Brookes<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFairy Meadows \u00b7 2025<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 \u2014 Booked the Hunza blossom week for my parents. Gentle, beautiful, and the local lodges were spotless. You can tell the money stays in the valley \u2014 that mattered to us.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trailhikersdev.waqas-shahbaz.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAyesha Khan<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHunza Blossom \u00b7 2024<\/p>\n<h2>Get the season&#8217;s departures first.<\/h2>\n<p>One letter a month \u2014 new routes, dawn photos from the trail, and early access to small-group departures before they fill.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Replace this button with an Elementor Form (or your email plugin&#8217;s shortcode). 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