Nanga Parbat Expedition (8,126 m)
The Nanga Parbat Expedition is a 50-day climb of Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), the ninth-highest mountain on earth and the western anchor of the Himalaya, via the Kinshofer route on the Diamir Face.
- Duration50 Days
- DifficultyExtreme
- Summit8,126 m
- Best SeasonJune – July
- Base Campapprox. 4,200 m
The Western Pillar of the Himalaya
Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) stands alone at the western end of the Himalaya, rising high above the Indus River. First climbed solo by Hermann Buhl in 1953, it has a fearsome reputation and some of the biggest mountain faces on earth, including the Rupal Face and the Diamir Face.
The Nanga Parbat Expedition follows the Kinshofer route on the Diamir Face, the most-used route on the mountain. We drive from Islamabad to Chilas, trek through the Diamir Valley to base camp at about 4,200 m, and provide a full base camp team and support for your climb.
Trip Highlights
- Climb Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), the ninth-highest mountain on earth
- The Kinshofer route on the Diamir Face
- Base camp in the green Diamir Valley at about 4,200 m
- No flight needed: road access via the Karakoram Highway
- Peak royalty, permit, liaison officer and briefings arranged by TGA
- High-altitude porters and oxygen available on request
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Gear check and welcome dinner.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Briefing in Islamabad
Expedition briefing at the Ministry of Tourism and final shopping.
Overnight: HotelDay 3–4Drive to Chilas
Two days along the Karakoram Highway (or via the Babusar Pass in summer) to Chilas on the Indus.
Overnight: HotelDay 5–7Approach trek to Diamir Base Camp
Jeep to the road head in the Diamir Valley and trek through villages and forest to base camp (approx. 4,200 m).
Overnight: CampDay 8–9Settle in at base camp
Set up camp, hold the puja ceremony and prepare gear.
Overnight: CampDay 10–42Acclimatisation and summit push
Rotations to Camp 1 (approx. 4,900 m), Camp 2 (approx. 6,000 m) via the Kinshofer Wall, Camp 3 (approx. 6,800 m) and Camp 4 (approx. 7,200 m), then a summit attempt.
Overnight: CampDay 43–45Reserve days
Extra days for bad weather or a second attempt.
Overnight: CampDay 46Clean up and trek out
Clear base camp and walk back to the road head.
Overnight: CampDay 47–49Drive to Chilas and on to Islamabad
Drive back and fly or drive to Islamabad for the debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Celebration dinner.
Overnight: HotelDay 50Depart
Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for your flight home.
Overnight: —Expedition schedules depend on weather, snow conditions and acclimatisation. Summit decisions are always made with safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Islamabad
- Hotels in Islamabad and Chilas
- Private vehicle Islamabad–Chilas–Islamabad and jeeps to the road head
- Peak royalty, climbing permit and liaison officer fees
- Base camp services: dining, kitchen, toilet and shower tents, cook and kitchen staff
- All meals on the approach trek and at base camp
- Porters to carry expedition and personal gear to base camp and back
- Experienced expedition manager and English-speaking guide on the approach
- Satellite phone at base camp for emergencies
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Rescue and high-altitude travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear and clothing
- High-altitude porters, supplementary oxygen and masks (available on request)
- Fixed-rope and route fees charged on the mountain
- Summit bonus and tips for staff
- Extra nights or costs caused by flight cancellations, landslides or early return
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Nanga Parbat Expedition?
The Nanga Parbat Expedition is for experienced 8,000 m climbers. The Kinshofer route includes steep rock and ice on the Kinshofer Wall and a long summit day, and avalanche conditions must be watched closely.
Base camp is reached by road and a short trek, without depending on mountain flights. Friends and family can visit the mountain on our Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek via Fairy Meadows or the Rupal Face Trek.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance; helicopter rescue cover is mandatory. Browse all our mountain expeditions in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Experience
You need previous 8,000 m experience and strong skills on mixed rock and ice, fixed ropes and steep snow.
Acclimatisation
We plan rotations up to Camp 3 before the summit push. Most climbers use oxygen above Camp 4, though some climb without it.
Permits & Royalty
Every expedition needs a climbing permit from the Gilgit-Baltistan government, a peak royalty fee and, for most peaks, a liaison officer. Our team handles the application, briefing and debriefing in Islamabad or Skardu.
When to Go
June and July are the Nanga Parbat climbing season, before the monsoon brings more snow in August. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Expedition
Tell us your experience, your plans and your preferred season, and our team will send you a full logistics package and quote for Nanga Parbat.
