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Snow Lake & Hispar La Trek

Pakistan · Asia · Technical trek · score 67/100

At a glance

CountriesPakistan
ContinentAsia
RegionGilgit-Baltistan (Karakoram)
TypeTechnical trek
Length120 km
Typical duration13 days
Difficulty5/5 (Very hard)
Max altitude5151 m
Best seasonJul-Aug
StartAskole
EndHispar village
Permit / guideLicensed guide mandatory (remote glaciated terrain)
Special gearcrampons; rope+harness recommended on glacier

Score

67/100
Scenery
28/35
Fame
14/25
Uniqueness
18/20
Logistics
7/20

Traverse of the longest non-polar glacier system, Biafo to Hispar

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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