Fairy Meadows & Nanga Parbat — 5 Days via Naran & Babusar

Shangrila Chilas

Deluxe Stay

Chilas, Diamer, GB

4.5(0)

Rs 11,500/night

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Lahore travelers depart at midnight, reaching Islamabad by ~5 AM. Drive north through Hazara and Balakot, following the Kunhar River through the Kaghan Valley via Naran. Breakfast at Baesar, then continue to Lulusar Lake (3,394m) and cross the dramatic Babusar Top (4,173m) into Gilgit-Baltistan. Descend to Chilas for check-in at Shangrila Chillas.

Raikot Sarai

Deluxe Stay

Fairy Meadows, Diamer, GB

4.7(0)

Rs 14,000/night

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After breakfast at Chilas, drive to Raikot Bridge and board a local jeep up the steep mountain track to Tato village. After lunch at Tato, hike through ancient pine forest to reach the breathtaking Fairy Meadows. Arrive by afternoon in time to catch the sunset on Nanga Parbat and settle into Broad View.

Raikot Sarai

Deluxe Stay

Fairy Meadows, Diamer, GB

4.7(0)

Rs 14,000/night

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After breakfast at the meadow, trek towards Nanga Parbat Base Camp. Pass the Nanga Parbat View Point for its staggering close-up of the Raikot Face, continue to Base Camp at 3,500m, and lunch at Beyal Camp. Return to Fairy Meadows by evening for a bonfire and BBQ dinner under the stars.

Mount Feast Naran

Deluxe Stay

Naran, Kaghan Valley

4.5(0)

Rs 13,000/night

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After breakfast at the meadow, hike down to Tato and jeep to Raikot Bridge. Drive the KKH south to Chilas for lunch, then take the Babusar route north through the Kaghan Valley, stopping again at Lulusar Lake and Babusar Top for a second look in the golden hour. Arrive at Mount Feast Hotel Naran for the night.

After breakfast in Naran, enjoy some free time by the Kunhar River — optional river rafting available. Then drive south through the Kaghan Valley, stopping for lunch at Balakot before continuing to Islamabad.