Trekking · Advanced
Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek
Traverse the World's Longest Glacial System Outside the Polar Regions
Start
Askole, Baltistan
End
Hispar Village, Hunza
Duration
18–22 days
Max Altitude
Snow Lake ~5,128 m
Difficulty
Expedition Level
Best Season
June – August
Overview
The Biafo-Hispar Snow Lake Trek is one of the most legendary high-altitude wilderness treks on earth. Linking two of the Karakoram's mightiest glaciers — the Biafo (67 km) and the Hispar (49 km) — through the vast Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) plateau at 5,128 m, this epic route passes through remote valleys, icefalls, and moraine camps rarely seen by outsiders. Starting from Askole in Baltistan and finishing in Hispar village near Hunza (or vice versa), the full traverse covers approximately 180 km in 18–22 days. This is a serious expedition-grade trek requiring proper acclimatization, experienced guides, and full camping equipment.
Itinerary (20-Day Full Traverse)
Skardu to Askole by jeep (115 km, 6–7 hrs).
Acclimatization in Askole; briefing and equipment check.
Trek Askole to Korophon (3,100 m) — 5 hrs.
Korophon to Bara Pani (3,500 m) — 6 hrs alongside Biafo Glacier.
Bara Pani to Baintha (3,980 m) — 6 hrs, enter glacier moraine.
Rest day / acclimatization at Baintha.
Baintha to Marpogoro (4,200 m) — 7 hrs on glacier.
Marpogoro to Sim Gang I (4,450 m) — 6 hrs.
Sim Gang I to Sim Gang II / Snow Lake approach (4,800 m) — 6 hrs.
Rest / acclimatization at Snow Lake base.
Sim Gang II to Snow Lake Camp (5,128 m) — 5 hrs (crampons required).
Snow Lake traverse to Hispar La approach (5,000 m) — 6 hrs.
Hispar La (5,151 m) summit — descend to Hispar Glacier camp.
Hispar Glacier Camp I to Camp II (4,200 m) — 7 hrs.
Camp II to Jutmaru (3,800 m) — 6 hrs.
Jutmaru to Bitanmal (3,400 m) — 6 hrs.
Bitanmal to Hispar Village (3,050 m) — 5 hrs.
Hispar to Nagar by jeep, then Karimabad / Hunza.
Buffer days / rest in Hunza; fly or drive back.
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