Snow Lake & Biafo-Hispar Glacier Traverse
"Cross the world’s longest glaciated highway outside polar regions (5,151m)"
Expedition Overview & Trail Summary
One of the most remote and untouched wilderness expeditions on Earth. Traverse the 100km ice highway connecting the Biafo and Hispar glaciers across the legendary Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo)—a 16km wide basin of perpetual snow and ice—crossing Hispar La (5,151m) from Baltistan directly into the Nagar Valley.
Key Route Highlights
Expedition Visual Gallery
Islamabad Arrival
Welcome at airport, gear checks and permit formalities.
Fly to Skardu
Mountain flight to Skardu, meet mountain sirdar and team.
Drive Skardu to Askole
4x4 Jeep drive to Askole village.
Askole to Namla (Biafo Snout)
Trek onto the Biafo Glacier moraine.
Namla to Mango Camp
Walk along the ablation valley beside granite walls.
Mango to Baintha
Grassy campsite with running spring water and views of Latok Peaks.
Acclimatization Day at Baintha
Rest and short ridge hike for views of Ogre (Baintha Brakk 7,285m).
Baintha to Marpogoro
Step onto white ice and roped glacier travel.
Marpogoro to Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo)
Arrive in the endless white bowl of Snow Lake.
Snow Lake to Hispar La Base
Navigate crevassed snowfields toward the high pass.
Cross Hispar La (5,151m) to Kani Basa
Early alpine start over Hispar Pass into Nagar territory.
Kani Basa to Jutmal
Descend lateral moraine of Hispar Glacier.
Jutmal to Bitanmal
Walk past willow groves and shepherd pastures.
Bitanmal to Hispar Village
Reach the terraced green village of Hispar in Nagar.
Hispar to Karimabad (Hunza)
4x4 Jeep drive into the heart of Hunza Valley.
Rest & Cultural Day in Hunza
Visit Altit Fort and cafe overlooking Rakaposhi.
Drive Hunza to Gilgit
Short drive along KKH to Gilgit city.
Fly Gilgit to Islamabad
Scenic mountain flight over Babusar Pass to Islamabad.
Buffer Day in Islamabad
Contingency for weather delays.
Farewell Dinner & Debrief
Celebrate the traverse with team and certificates.
International Departure
Transfer to airport for return journey.
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Our mountain director in Skardu can assess your acclimatization history and gear checklist over a 15-minute call.
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