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K2 Winter Expedition 2020 Karakoram Range Pakistan

K2 winter expedition 2020 is finally about to begin in a few days. K2 remains the only 8,000er with zero winter ascent. Apricot Tours (Pakistan) is conducting one of the two winter expeditions on K2 this year. This post will cover “K2 Winter Expedition 2020”. All individuals and organizations including media (social/electronic/print) outlets are requested to give credits (with backlinks) for [...]

By |January 23rd, 2020|Categories: Mountaineering in Pakistan|16 Comments

Trek to Rush Lake in Pakistan (Alpine Lake)

Rush Lake in Pakistan Called(Alpine Lake) After a long journey of 46-hours I reached my destination guest house, Hoper Inn at Nagar Valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. I was to continue trek for the next 7 days towards Pakistan’s highest altitude Rush Lake (4697-M). I left from Rawalpindi at 6:30 pm one day before Eid and reached Gilgit [...]

By |January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Mountaineering in Pakistan|0 Comments

Witnessing Cherry Blossom Season in the Hunza Valley – Pakistan

Cherry Blossom Season in the Hunza Valley – Pakistan I am a Pakistani by nationality but I have barely spent any time of my life in the country. Earlier this year, I got this sudden urge to ditch all my other travel plans and explore my lesser-visited homeland, which is striving hard to make a place on the world tourism [...]

By |January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Mountaineering in Pakistan|0 Comments

29 reasons to visit Hunza Valley in Autumn

Autumn Season in Hunza Valley Pakistan Autumn in Hunza Valley brings with it a vibrant colour palette as the hills and slopes are covered in leaves and snow; making the region more picturesque than in any other season. With a dynamic landscape, there is a reason the valley is often referred to as ‘Heaven on earth’. From vibrant tones of orange [...]

By |January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Mountaineering in Pakistan|0 Comments

Biafo Hispar (5100m) and Snow Lake Treks Pakistan

The beginning of the journey was through the PIA Airbus to Skardu from Islamabad. It was the morning of 24th July, 2015 at 10am and we were on board. We could see the mighty Nanga Parbat and Deosai Plains from the window of the Airbus and Mr. Khawaja took some memorable snaps. Mr. Hussain Balti was there to receive us [...]

By |March 19th, 2018|Categories: Mountaineering in Pakistan|0 Comments