Trek
Astore
Rama Meadows and Rama Lake
- Duration
- 2 days
- Highest point
- 3,507 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- Jun–Sept
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Trek · Astore
Rupal Valley and Herrligkoffer Base Camp
A short trek from Tarashing in Astore into the Rupal valley, to the base camp beneath Nanga Parbat's Rupal Face, one of the tallest mountain walls on Earth.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Highest point
- 3,600 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- June–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Tahsin Anwar Ali · CC BY-SA 3.0
Overview
The Rupal valley sits on the southern side of Nanga Parbat. From the village of Tarashing, reached by jeep from Astore, the trail crosses the snout of the Tarashing Glacier and follows the valley past Rupal village to a pasture used as base camp by early German expeditions and named after their leader, Karl Herrligkoffer.
The reward is a direct view up the Rupal Face. Longer variations continue up-valley to the Latobo and Shaigiri pastures or towards Mazeno base camp; this sample keeps to a compact out-and-back with a day for exploring above base camp.
- The Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat from directly below
- Glacier snout crossing near Tarashing
- Summer pastures and herders' settlements in the Rupal valley
- Mountaineering history of the Herrligkoffer expeditions
Itinerary
Day 1
Astore to Tarashing by jeep
Drive up the Rupal side valley to Tarashing and settle in. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Overnight: Guesthouse or camp in Tarashing
Day 2
Tarashing to Herrligkoffer Base Camp
Cross the glacier snout with care and walk through Rupal village and pastures to the base camp meadow.
Overnight: Camp at Herrligkoffer Base Camp Highest point: 3,600 m
Day 3
Exploration day towards Latobo
Day walk further up the valley towards the Latobo pasture for changing angles on the Rupal Face, returning to camp.
Overnight: Camp at Herrligkoffer Base Camp
Day 4
Return to Tarashing
Walk back down the valley and recross the glacier snout.
Overnight: Tarashing
Day 5
Tarashing to Astore
Jeep back to Astore. Timing varies with road and weather conditions.
Practical information
- Accommodation
- Camping, Guesthouses
- Suitable for
- Trekkers, Photographers, Mountaineers, Explorers
What’s included
Included
- Jeep transfers between Astore and Tarashing
- Trekking guide
- Porters or pack animals for group equipment
- Camping equipment
- Meals on trek
Not included
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation in Astore
- Tips
- Extensions to Shaigiri or Mazeno base camp
What to bring
Essential
- Sturdy boots for glacier moraine
- Trekking poles
- Warm layers and an insulated jacket
- Three-season sleeping bag
- Waterproof shell
- Sunglasses with good UV protection
- Water purification
Optional and useful
- Binoculars for the face
- Telephoto lens
- Camp pillow
- Lightweight down booties
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- The glacier snout crossing near Tarashing is rough and changes from year to year.
- Facilities above Tarashing are basic; this is a camping trip.
- Afternoon cloud often hides the face; early mornings give the best views.
Photos
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