Foreign visitors generally do not need an NOC or trekking permit for Fairy Meadows, Beyal Camp or Nanga Parbat Base Camp on the Rakhiot side, which are treated as open-zone trekking. Police record visitors' details at Raikot Bridge, and you pay for the jeep road and local camping. Climbing Nanga Parbat itself needs an expedition permit.
- NOCNot generally needed
- Trek permitNot generally needed
- Check postRaikot Bridge
- Climbing permitNeeded for the peak
- SeasonMay – October
- Base camp~3,967 m (Rakhiot)
Do You Need a Permit?
The 2019 decision that removed NOCs for most of Gilgit-Baltistan covers Fairy Meadows and the Rakhiot side of Nanga Parbat. Sources describe the trek to Beyal Camp and Rakhiot base camp as open-zone trekking, with no trekking permit or entry fee required for foreigners. Rules can change locally, so we confirm before each trip.
At Raikot Bridge
- Police at Raikot Bridge on the Karakoram Highway note visitors' passport details. Keep copies of your passport and visa handy.
- From Raikot a jeep road climbs to Tato village, and you walk the last stretch to Fairy Meadows. Jeep prices are fixed locally per vehicle.
- Camps and guesthouses at Fairy Meadows charge for stays and camping.
Climbing Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) is above 6,500 m, so climbing it needs an expedition permit; summer royalty for Pakistan's 8,000 m peaks other than K2 is about US $2,500 per climber. The Rupal and Diamir sides have their own approaches.
Trek with Us
Our Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek covers Fairy Meadows, Beyal Camp and the Rakhiot Face, with transport, guides and stays arranged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do foreigners need a permit for Fairy Meadows?
Generally no. Fairy Meadows and the Rakhiot base camp are treated as open-zone trekking.
Is there an entry fee for Fairy Meadows?
No official entry fee is reported, but you pay for the jeep and accommodation.
Do I need a permit to climb Nanga Parbat?
Yes, an expedition permit and royalty.
Please note: NOC and permit rules in Pakistan change often and are applied locally, sometimes at short notice. Treat this guide as general information and confirm current requirements for your exact route before you travel. We check every route for our guests when we plan the trip.
