9. Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (Pakistan)

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Nanga Parbat, in Pakistan’s Gilgit‑Baltistan region, is the world’s ninth‑highest peak. The journey begins with a memorable jeep ride to Tato village, followed by a steep forested ascent to Fairy Meadows. Many trekkers overnight here before continuing to Rakhiot Base Camp and returning the next day. Nanga Parbat has three main base camps—Diamer, Rakhiot, and Rupal—each aligned with its distinct faces, though the Rakhiot Base Camp via Fairy Meadows remains the most popular approach for trekkers. 

Photo credit: Muhammad Ashar (Wikipedia)

• Summit elevation: 8,126 m
• Base camp elevation: 4,000 m
• Highest trekking point: Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rakhiot)
• Duration: 6 to 8 days 
• Difficulty rating: Moderate
• Best time to go: June to September
• Starting point: Tato village, Pakistan
• Total trekking distance (return): Approx. 30-40 km

• Day 1: Drive Islamabad (666 m) to Chilas (1,265 m). 
• Day 2: Drive Chilas to Raikot Bridge to Tato (2,700 m), trek  to Fairy Meadows (3,300 m). 
• Day 3: Fairy Meadows - acclimatization day.
• Day 4: Fairy Meadows to Beyal (3,500 m) to Nanga Parbat Rakhiot BC (4,000 m) to Beyal. 
• Day 5: Beyal to Fairy Meadows (3,300 m). 
• Day 6: Beyal to Tato, drive Raikot Bridge to Chilas (1,265 m). 
• Day 7: Drive Chilas to Islamabad (666 m).