MOUNT NANGA PARBAT

FAIRY MEADOWS TREK
LEVEL B (15 days): Fairy Meadows, named because of local superstitions that fairies inhabit this spectacularly forested alpine meadow., is a wonderful setting from where to explore Nanga Parbat. Drive from Gilgit to Jayal, Tatoo and then walk a few hours to Fairy Meadows. Shepherd huts are scattered around the area, and clear water in plentiful, coupled with the pine forests and the looming north face of Nanga Parbat.  
You can readily believe that fairies live here. The next day trek to the base camp Beyal, from where you can make excursion day to the German memorial to those killed in the 1937 expedition, or to the foot of Juliper Peak. On return, camp for a night at Fairy Meadows, before to the road-head and driving back to Gilgit.


ITINERARY

DAY 1: Depart from home to Pakistan.
DAY 2: Arrive at Islamabad.
DAY 3: Drive to Chillas.
DAY 4: Jeep to Tatoo and trek to Fairy Meadows.
DAY 5: Hike to Beyal camp.
DAY 6: At leisure.
DAY 7: Return to Fairy Meadow.
DAY 8: Trek down to Tatoo and drive to Gilgit.
DAY 9: Drive to Karimabad..
DAY 10: At leisure.
DAY 11: Drive to Skardu.
DAY 12: At leisure.
DAY 13: Fly to Islamabad.
DAY 14: At leisure
DAY 15: Destination flight.