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Hushe valley, Khaplu
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- Duration
- 22 days
- Highest point
- 6,096 m
- Difficulty
- Very demanding
- Season
- Jun–Aug
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Expedition · Nagar
Rush Peak
A summit of about 5,100 m above Rush Lake in Nagar, reached by a glacier trek from Hopar: the most accessible objective in this set.
- Duration
- 11 days
- Highest point
- 5,098 m
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Season
- June–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Farrukhamindar · CC BY-SA 3.0
Overview
Rush Peak (also called Rush Pari) rises above Rush Lake, one of the highest alpine lakes in Pakistan. The usual approach leaves Hopar in Nagar and crosses the Hopar (Bualtar) and Barpu glacier systems over several days.
It is generally climbed as the high point of the Rush Lake trek. That makes it a bridge between trekking and mountaineering: a first summit of around 5,000 m rather than a technical expedition. Sources report broad views of the high Karakoram from the top.
- Rush Lake, one of Pakistan's highest alpine lakes
- Glacier crossings from Hopar
- A first summit of about 5,000 m
- Wide Karakoram panoramas
Itinerary
Days 1–2
Islamabad: briefing and travel to Gilgit
Timing varies with flights, road and weather conditions.
Day 3
Drive to Nagar and Hopar
Days 4–6
Trek across the Hopar and Barpu glacier systems towards Rush Lake
Camp names to be confirmed.
Day 7
Rush Lake: acclimatisation
Lake elevation cited between about 4,500 m and 4,694 m depending on source.
Day 8
Summit day and return to the lake
Day 9
Weather/reserve day
Day 10
Trek out to Hopar and drive to Gilgit
Day 11
Return to Islamabad
Flight or road, subject to weather.
Practical information
- Objective
- Rush Peak (5,098 m)
- Experience required
- Previous multi-day trekking at altitude
- Comfort on rough moraine and glacier terrain
- Suitable for
- Trekkers, Mountaineers, Photographers
What’s included
Included
- Sample support/logistics concept: ground transport and jeeps, base-camp logistics, cook/kitchen team, porters for the approach, and permit paperwork handled through a registered operator
Not included
- Climbing/trekking permit fees and any royalty (paid to the GB Tourism Department)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Insurance including mountaineering and helicopter rescue cover
- International flights and Pakistan visa
- Extra hotel nights caused by flight or road delays
What to bring
Essential
- Sturdy waterproof trekking boots (crampon-compatible if snow is expected)
- Microspikes or crampons and ice axe depending on snow conditions
- Warm layers and down jacket for nights near 4,600 m
- Sleeping bag rated well below freezing (exact rating to be confirmed)
- Sun protection and glacier glasses
Optional and useful
- Trekking poles
- Camera with spare batteries (cold drains them quickly)
- Solar charger or power bank
- Personal snacks and electrolyte sachets
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- Permits: official climbing and trekking permits are issued through the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Department (applications normally go via a registered tour operator). TKO does not issue permits. Royalty, permit, fee and insurance rules are regulatory information that changes and must be confirmed before publication.
- Insurance: travellers would need cover that explicitly includes mountaineering at this altitude and helicopter rescue in Pakistan; generic travel cover usually does not. Confirm current requirements before publication.
- Snow cover on the summit slopes varies with season; whether crampons are required should be confirmed per trip.
- Glacier crossings require local route knowledge.
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