Rush Lake & Rush Peak Trek

Overview

Trek to one of the highest alpine lakes in the world (4,694m) with views of Spantik (Golden Peak), Malubiting, and Trivor.

Highlights

• Camp beside high-altitude Rush Lake (4,694m)
• Climb Rush Peak (5,098m) for panoramas of Hunza Valley
• Traverse Hopar Glacier & Barpu Glacier
• Culture tour of Karimabad & Forts in Hunza

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Hunza

   Drive/fly to Gilgit and transfer to Karimabad, Hunza.

2. Day 2

   Drive to Hopar Valley

   Cross Hopar Glacier to start the trail at Barpu.

3. Day 3

   Ascend to Rush Lake

   Steep trail climb to high meadows surrounding Rush Lake.

4. Day 4

   Summit Rush Peak (5,098m)

   Early morning hike for sunrise over Karakoram giants.