Trek
Nagar
Rakaposhi Base Camp from Minapin
- Duration
- 3 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- Jun–Sept
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Trek · Nagar
Rush Lake from Hopar
A high trek from Hopar in Nagar across the Bualtar and Barpu glaciers to Rush Lake, one of the highest alpine lakes in the world, facing Spantik and the Miar peaks.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Highest point
- 4,694 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Season
- July–September
- Price
- Price to be confirmed
Photo: Farrukhamindar · CC BY-SA 3.0
Overview
Hopar is a cluster of villages at the head of the Nagar valley, perched above the Bualtar (Hopar) Glacier. The trek descends onto the ice, crosses to the Barpu side and climbs through herders' pastures and ablation valleys to Rush Lake, high on the ridge between the Barpu and Miar glaciers.
From the lake the view sweeps across Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak and Phuparash, with Ultar Sar behind. Acclimatised trekkers can add an ascent of Rush Peak for an even wider panorama. The return via Phahi Phari makes a loop rather than a straight retracing.
- Rush Lake at around 4,700 m
- Panorama of Spantik, Malubiting and the Miar peaks
- Crossing the Bualtar and Barpu glaciers
- Herders' pastures at Barpu Giram
- Optional Rush Peak for acclimatised trekkers
Itinerary
Day 1
Hopar to Barpu Giram
Descend steeply to the Bualtar Glacier, cross it and the Barpu Glacier, then reach the summer settlement in the ablation valley.
Overnight: Camp at Barpu Giram
Day 2
Barpu Giram to Baricho Kor
Continue past herders' huts and pasture to the grassy campsite at Baricho Kor.
Overnight: Camp at Baricho Kor
Day 3
Climb to Rush Lake
A steep, sustained climb to the lake on the ridge.
Overnight: Camp at Rush Lake Highest point: 4,694 m
Day 4
Rest day or Rush Peak
Rest at the lake, or make an early ascent of Rush Peak with the guide if acclimatisation and weather allow.
Overnight: Camp at Rush Lake
Day 5
Rush Lake to Phahi Phari
A steep descent over rough, rocky ground to the pasture at Phahi Phari.
Overnight: Camp at Phahi Phari Highest point: 3,450 m
Day 6
Return to Hopar
Descend through pastures and recross the glacier to Hopar.
Overnight: Guesthouse in Hopar or onward to Hunza
Practical information
- Accommodation
- Camping
- Suitable for
- Trekkers, Mountaineers, Photographers, Explorers
What’s included
Included
- Experienced local guide for glacier crossings
- Porters
- Camping and kitchen equipment
- Meals on trek
- Transfers between Hunza and Hopar
- Basic glacier safety equipment carried by the guide
Not included
- Personal gear
- Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking
- Hotels before and after the trek
- Tips
- Rush Peak ascent equipment beyond the basics
What to bring
Essential
- Stiff trekking boots suitable for glacier rubble
- Trekking poles
- Four-season sleeping bag for the lake camp
- Down jacket, warm hat and gloves
- Waterproof shell layers
- Glacier sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
- At least two litres of water capacity
- Water purification
- Personal medication and blister kit
Optional and useful
- Microspikes if advised for Rush Peak
- Wide-angle and telephoto lenses
- Insulated bottle cover
- Down booties for camp
- Pulse oximeter
Good to know
Important notes and restrictions
- Arrive acclimatised: several days in Hunza and a shorter trek beforehand are strongly advised.
- No reliable water on parts of the route between Hopar and the upper camps; carry sufficient water.
- Glacier crossings change through the season; follow the guide's line.
- Rush Peak is an optional extra subject to weather and condition, not a guaranteed summit.
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