General
Jamal Pass Trek (2024-25)
Embark on the Jamal Pass Trek to see the beautiful Snow Lake, a high-altitude glacier basin at 4,877 meters (16,000 feet). Navigate the tricky Jamal Pass and be rewarded with breathtaking views of Biantha Brak and K2. This hard journey provides a unique look into the isolated splendor of the Karakoram glaciers and peaks.
Dates & Cost – Jamal Pass Trek
Summers are ideal for the Jamal Pass Trek. The start and end dates in the table below are your arrival and departure dates from Pakistan. The months mentioned below are the ideal months for trekking in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. We have guaranteed departures every year. Our dates and costs for the thek are given below.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Jun-2024 | 10-Jul-2024 | US$ 2,800 | Limited Space | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| 20-Jun-2025 | 10-Jul-2025 | US$ 2,800 | Available | US$ 260 | BOOK NOW |
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price (USD) | Availability | Deposit | Registration |
Holiday Information
- Licensed professional guide (government requirement)
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- All road transport in Pakistan
- Hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing rooms)
- Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing tents)
- Hotel meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Trekking meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipments and tools)
- Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc)
- Porters for trekking equipments, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipments, crockery, gas) and personal luggage
- Travel Insurance (recommendations only)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents offered)
- International airfare
- Personal equipments (list provided on registration or request)
- Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
- Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc)
Itinerary – Jamal Pass Trek
The itinerary for the Jamal Pass Trek is given below.
Day 02: Fly to Skardu, Karakoram
Day 03: Sightseeing day in Skardu
Day 04: Drive to Askole
Day 05: Trek to Namla
Day 06: Trek to Shafong
Day 07: Trek to Baintha
Day 08: Acclimatising day at Baintha
Day 09: Trek to Marpogoro
Day 10: Trek to Karpogoro
Day 11: Trek to Snowlake
Day 12: Rest day
Day 13: Trek to Marpogoro
Day 14: Trek to Hubrok Sokha
Day 15: Trek to High Camp
Day 16: Cross Pass to Qur Qur Spangbo
Day 17: Trek to Nagmah
Day 18: Trek to Ho Valley
Day 19: Drive to Skardu
Day 20: Fly to Islamabad
Day 21: Fly to home country
Why Register Early?
1. Early Bird Discount: The given prices for the holiday are limited-time discount offers and are subject to change. Service providers including (but not limited) to airlines and hotels increase prices in peak-season. Early reservations cost less than peak-season.
2. Limited Flight Seats: Domestic flight seats to the Karakorams and Himalayas are sold out way ahead of time because there are only two daily flights during peak season. Among other things, the deposit is used to book domestic flights for you in advance.
3. Pay Balance after arrival in Pakistan: In these unusual times, we appreciate that paying the final balance for your trip may cause concern. Our policy is to only receive your final balance once you arrive in Pakistan. The only payment before arrival is the deposit.
4. Deposit valid for 3 years: We understand the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic (Covid-19). As part of our relaxed booking conditions following Covid-19, deposits are valid for 2 years.
6. Pay Minimum Deposit: The deposits for the holiday are also early-bird discounts and automatically change accordingly:
- 1st October: USD 190
- 1st November: USD 290
- 1st January: USD 350
- 15th February: USD 400
- 1st March: USD 450
- 1st May: USD 490
Note: The same dates above apply to next season's deposits.
Refund Policy for All
Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable (but valid for 2 years) as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements.
Balance: Pay the balance only after arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Payment guidelines will be shared timely.
Currency
All international travelers can pay in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in Euros (EUR) or Pound Sterling (GBP). Pakistani travelers are charged the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Single Supplement
Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost an additional USD 290. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance upon arrival.
Separate tents (single tent) will cost an additional USD 180. This includes the cost of additional porterage. This payment should also be made with the balance in Pakistan.
As Featured In:
| Apricot Tours' Social Responsibility |
| 1 foreign trekker = 5 trees |
| Apricot Tours will plant five trees for every foreign trekker who visits Pakistan for trekking to Nanga Parbat. The trees will be planted in the northern areas of Pakistan starting from 2019 as part of our CSR initiative. We aim to contribute to "Goal 13: Climate Action" of UN's Sustainable Development Goals by taking part in the massive government campaign to plant 10 billion trees during the next five years to tackle climate change. Pakistan's adverse climate impacts are very much visible through changing temperatures, prolonged droughts, increased floods and extreme weather conditions especially in Pakistan's mountain regions. Pakistan stands 7th on the list of countries that are mostly likely to be affected by global warming and has one of the highest deforestation rates in Asia. Decades of tree felling have reduced the country's forests to less than 3 percent of its total land area. How planting trees will make a difference? Planting trees will help save energy and money, cool our cities, reduce carbon emissions, reduce soil erosion, provide habitat for species of many kinds, provide clean water and add to the beauty of Pakistan's mountain region by simply being there. Our participants can also donate separately. Details on this initiative can be requested. |
Photo Gallery – Jamal Pass Trek
Overview – Jamal Pass Trek
Snow Lake is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range of Gilgit-Baltistan. Snow Lake is about 16,000 feet (4,877 meters) above sea level. The basin is located at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which stretch down from the Hispar Pass in opposing directions, producing a 61-mile (100-kilometer) river of ice that is one of the world’s longest continuous glacier systems outside of the Polar Regions.
Martin Conway, the first foreign visitor, gave Snow Lake its name in 1892. Conway characterized Snow Lake as “beyond all comparison, the finest view of mountains it has never been my lot to behold, nor do I believe the world can hold a finer.” Snow Lake, however, is extremely difficult to access, with just approximately 200 people reaching it each year.
This pass has been dubbed Baqir Jamal, and the local team has opened out a new route from Hu Valley behind Apo Aligon. This is a challenging pass that demands the use of fixed ropes on the descent, which becomes quite steep. Approaching Snow Lake over a vast ice highway, a massive glaciated basin at 4500 meters, there may be a handful of crevasse spots that require ropes. You can see Biantha Brak (7284 m), Snow Lake mountain, Simkiang glacier, and a spectacular vista of K2.
Website Last Updated: October 29th, 2024
