General
Nanga Parbat Expedition 2024-25 (Karakoram)
Nanga Parbat Expedition registration is now open. We are offering Nanga Parbat Expedition departures (guided and non-guided) for mountaineers and alpinists from around the world.
Including our Nanga Parbat Expedition, we offer 7,000 to 8,000m expeditions and the following 8,000m plus expeditions given in the table below.
| Eight-thousander Peaks of Pakistan | Base Camp Service | Full-board Service | Minimum required to Guarantee |
| Joint K2 Expedition 2025 (60 days) | 12490 | 29900 | 7 participants |
| K2 Base Camp Trek (20 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | - | 2090 | - |
| Nanga Parbat Expedition (43 days) | 13825 | 34643 | 3 participants |
| Gasherbrum I Expedition (46 days) | 8604 | 19836 | 6 participants |
| Broad Peak Expedition (52 days) | 14887 | 29035 | 4 participants |
| Gasherbrum II Expedition (46 days) | 8604 | 19836 | 6 participants |
| Gasherbrum I & II Expedition (52 days) | 17204 | 31302 | 4 participants |
| Eight-thousander Peaks of Pakistan | Base Camp Service | Full-board Service | Minimum required to Guarantee |
Nanga Parbat Expedition – Dates and Cost – 2024-25
| Start Date | End Date | Basecamp Services | Full Board Services | Deposit | Minimum required to Guarantee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||||
| 19-Jun-2025 | 31-Jul-2025 | 13875 | 34868 | 2710 | 3 participants | BOOK NOW |
| 19-Jun-2026 | 31-Jul-2026 | 13825 | 34643 | 2485 | 3 participants | BOOK NOW |
| Winter | ||||||
| 29-Dec-2025 | 09-Feb-2025 | 16875 | 36868 | 2710 | 3 participants | BOOK NOW |
| 29-Dec-2026 | 09-Feb-2026 | 16825 | 36618 | 2485 | 3 participants | BOOK NOW |
| Start Date | End Date | Basecamp Services | Full Board Services | Deposit | Minimum required to Guarantee | Register |
Nanga Parbat Expedition – Holiday Information
What's Included in Full-board Service?
*inclusions are given below
- High Altitude Climbing Leader/Sherpa hired from Nepal (request for details)
- Rope fixing team of Sherpas hired from Nepal (request for details) according to the composition below.
No of Participants Leader Sherpas 7 pax 1 3 8-13 pax 1 4 14 - 18 pax 1 5 - Lodging above base camp
- Group climbing gear/equipment (tent, rope, ice crew, snow-bar, EPI gas, cooking pots, stoves, gas, etc)
- Meals above base camp during climb ((high altitude food/snacks)
- All meals during trek to base camp and at base-camp (B,L,D)
- Four (4) nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 65kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- Liason officer(s) - equipment fee and allowance
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports from European sources
What's Included in Base Camp Service?
*crossed out items below are not included in Base Camp service.
High Altitude Climbing Leader/Sherpa hired from Nepal (request for details)Rope fixing team of three Sherpas hired from Nepal (request for details)Lodging above base campGroup climbing gear/equipment (tent, rope, ice crew, snow-bar, EPI gas, cooking pots, stoves, gas, etc)Meals above base camp during climb ((high altitude food/snacks)- All meals during trek to base camp and at base-camp (B,L,D)
- Four (4) nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
- Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
- Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
- All internal/domestic transport
- All domestic flights
- 65kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
- Liason officer(s) - equipment fee and allowance
- Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
- Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
- Experienced cook from Pakistan
- Kitchen staff
- Porters for all expedition supplies
- Solar power at base camp
- Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
- Communication radio (walkie talkie)
- Weather reports from European sources
What's not Included in both Base Camp Service & Full-Board Service?
- Government Royalty Fee (revised in Sep 2024) based on the seasonal rates outlined below.
Climbing Season Royalty Fee (USD) per person Government Notification Spring/Summer (April - September) USD 4,000 View Document Autumn (October - November) USD 2,000 Winter (December - March) USD 1,200 - Personal climbing Sherpa - USD 12, 833 (includes wages, kit allowance, royalty fee, return flight fares from Nepal, meals in Pakistan, oxygen cyclinders & mask/regulator for climb, accommodation, etc)
- Supplemental Oxygen for climbers (3 cylinders recommended) - Prices given below.
Oxygen Cylinders/Bottles Brand New Used/Old 1 Large 4litres Russian 990 650 2 Large 4litres Russian 1980 1300 3 Large 4litres Russian 2790 1950 4 Large 4litres Russian 3960 2600 5 Large 4litres Russian 4950 3250 6 Large 4litres Russian 5940 3900 - Oxygen set for climber - includes regulator, mask, hoses, carriage to high camps - USD 980
- Summit bonus for personal Sherpa of US$ 1500
- International airfare
- Personal climbing equipment for any 8,000m peak, clothing & sleeping equipment
- Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
- Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
- Pakistan visa fee
- Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 490 in total
- Meals in Islamabad
- Extra hotel nights after the climb
- Trip cancellation insurance
- All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
- Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.
Highlights – Nanga Parbat Expedition
- Very competitive prices for an eight thousander peak
- Field office and permanent staff for logistical arrangements to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and vast experience
- Spectacular mountain vistas during the expedition
- Apricot Tours is a fully licensed native adventure company
- Fixed departures are normally guided by our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC)
- Private groups are always one of our top priorities
- We cater to both guided expeditions and non-guided (alpine style) climbing
- We cater to both "base camp services" and "full board services"
- Nepalese Sherpas available upon timely request (at least 6 months prior to arrival in Pakistan)
- The following High Altitude Support available at extra cost
a. Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - Will carry 20 kg of personal equipment between camps
b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) – Carries up to 20 kg (44lbs) of your personal equipment, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you every step of the way.
c. Personal equipment carriage service – Sherpa carries up to 10kg (22lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps
Itinerary
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
Your flights will normally arrive in Islamabad in the afternoon. Our guide(s) will receive you from the airport. Soon the participants will be transferred to hotels. This day the participants can relax and recover from the journey.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
On this day we will have have briefing from the Department of Tourism regarding the Nanga Parbat Expedition in Islamabad before travelling to Chillas.
After briefing we will spend time exploring Islamabad and we will have a taste of tradition Pakistani Food.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 1,265 m
The participants will drive to Chilas via Karakoram Highway. They will pass through Abbotabad, Mansehra, Besham, Dasu and Sazin villages to reach Chilas. Participants will spend their night in Chilas.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas. |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 2,600 m
On this day of the Nanga Parbat Expedition we will continue to drive Halala Bridge from Bunar Das. From this point onward we will walk to Zangot and camp there for the night.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Raikot Sarai (see pictures), Greenland Hotel Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 3,100 m
On this day of the Nanga Parbat Expedition we will trek from Zangot to Kutgali and camp here for the night.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Raikot Sarai (see pictures), Greenland Hotel Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 4,000 m
On this day of Nanga Parbat Expedition we will set our way from Kutgali to Nanga Parbat Diamir Base Camp.
| Accommodation | Twin-sharing tent/cottage at Raikot Sarai (see pictures), Greenland Hotel Hotel (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Fairy Meadows |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
We will start our ascend to the mountain on this day and continue our climb during the four weeks duration. We will have contingency days for better weather windows. Apricot Tours Team will set up the base camp for the Nanga Parbat Expedition and will continue to assist the expedition during the time frame.Accommodation Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures) Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
On this day of Nanga Parbat Expedition, we retrace our steps to Kutgali from Nanga Parbat Base Camp.
| Accommodation | Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures) |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner |
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 2600 m
On this day of Nanga Parbat Expedition, we retrace our steps to Zangot from Kutgali.Accommodation Camping in twin-sharing dome tent (see pictures) Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks (dry fruit/chocolate) for trek, appetizer (soup/fried-snacks) before dinner and dessert/fruits after dinner
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 1,265 m
On this day of Nanga Parbat Expedition, we retrace our steps from Zangot from Halala Bridge and drive from this point to the hotel.Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Shangrila Raikot (see pictures), Shangrila Chilas (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Chilas. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
On this day of the Nanga Parbat Expedition, we will drive back to Islamabad. We will take short intervals on the way. In the evening we will reach our hotel in Islamabad and rest for the night.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
On this Day
GPS Data
Altitude: 540 m
On this day, we will sign the final documents and attend debreifing for the department of tourism. Remaining time will be used to explore the city or rest at hotel.
Accommodation Twin-sharing room at Chateau Royale (see pictures), Prestige Residence (see pictures) or equivalent standard partner hotel (depends on occupancy) in Islamabad. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner + tea/coffee and snacks
On this Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Our staff will transfer all our guests to the airport on their respective departure timings. The checkout time of all our partner hotels is 12pm.
Why should you register very early?
1. Team building: It takes time to formulate a good team. We go through all incoming applications and formulate the best team of mountaineers (on the basis of experience). Although our vet process is not very strict, our top priority is always the safety of fellow climbers. We will not accept all applications only to maximize the number of the mountaineers.
2. Logistics: Our climbing adventures involve a lot of logistics. This includes reserving/assigning high altitude porters, guides and other staff in advance. It also involves a lot of procurement (equipment, food etc). This is not possible during the last hours. During winters expeditions, most of the supplies are transported to base camps two to three months prior to the expedition because winters in the mountains of Pakistan are very harsh and it becomes almost impossible to for porters to walk through the trail with heavy supplies.
3. Climbing Permit: Pakistani government tourism laws require tour operators to submit applications for climbing (along with all documents e.g. passport copies, photos, etc) at least 55 days prior to arrival in Pakistan.
4.Domestic Flights: We might not be able to get you on the domestic flight to Skardu if you do not pay your deposit on time. Domestic flight seats are sold very fast way ahead of time because there are only two flights to Skardu during peak season. This is a very serious concern.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
Cancellation Policies
By the Joint Expedition Team:
If the minimum requirement of 6 participants not be met by April 30, 2025, deposits will be refunded within 7 days, subject to the deduction of transfer fees and based on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of the refund.
By Participants/Clients:
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Participants are advised to take out third-party travel cancellation Insurance. Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
Cancellation Charges
- Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Cancellations made 16 to 50 days prior to departure incur a 70% loss of the total trip cost.
- Cancellations made 15 days or less before departure incur a 100% loss of the total trip cost.
Refund Requests after cancellations from the client (for balance payments)
- All refund requests must be made in writing and received within the periods stated above.
Currency
All international climbers are charged in US Dollars (USD) or equivalent in GBP or EUR.
Other Notes
- Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Apricot Tours must follow a precise refund policy.
- Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds
- Apricot Tours highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions
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Nanga Parbat Expedition – Royalty Fee
The royalty fee/rates assigned by Pakistan’s Tourism Ministry for climbing Nanga Parbat in spring, summer and fall start from USD 7,200 after a discount of 40%. The details of royalty fees for three seasons are given below.
Nanga Parbat Royalty Fee/Rates – Spring, Summer & Fall
| Mountain | Full team | Royalty fee for full team | Additional member fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,001m to 8,500m | 7 members | US$ 9,500 (revised in 2023) | US$ 3000 (revised in 2023) |
The royalty fee/rates assigned by the government for climbing Nanga Parbat in winters start from USD 600 after a discount of 95% in winters. The details of royalty fees for winters are given below.
Nanga Parbat Royalty Fee/Rates – Winter
| Mountain | Full team | Royalty fee for full team | Additional member fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,001m to 8,500m | 7 members | US$ 475 | US$ 150 |
The discounts above are being offered since over a decade as part of the government policy to promote adventure tourism.
Overview – Nanga Parbat Expedition
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Apart from Nanga Parbat Expedition, we also offer K2 trekking holidays that are given in the table below.
| K2 Treks (without Gondogoro La) | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| K2 Base Camp Trek (21 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2090 | €2,090 |
| K2 Base Camp Trek (15 days) - TREK ONLY | 1690 | €1,690 |
| K2 Circuit Treks (with Gondogoro La) | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| K2 Gondogoro La Circuit (21 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2290 | €2,290 |
| K2 Gondogoro La Circuit (15 days) - TREK ONLY | 1790 | €1,790 |
| K2 Gondogoro La & TREKKING PEAKS (24 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | US$3,190 | €3,190 |
| K2 Gondogoro La EXTRA DAYS (24/26 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2590 | €2,590 |
| K2 Base Camp & Lahore Tour (25 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2990 | €2,990 |
| K2 Base Camp & Hunza Valley Tour (25 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2990 | €2,990 |
| K2 Base Camp & Snow Lake Trek (36 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | US$4,690 | €4,690 |
| K2 Base Camp via Highway (22 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2890 | €2,890 |
| Four 8,000m Base Camps (24 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2690 | €2,690 |
| Four 8,000m Base Camps (17 days) - TREK ONLY | 2390 | €2,390 |
| Five 8,000m Base Camps Trek - (29 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 3190 | €3,190 |
| Five 8,000m Base Camps Trek - (24 days) - TREK ONLY | 2690 | €2,690 |
| K2 & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (26 days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 2990 | €2,990 |
| K2 & Nanga Parbat Base Camp Trek (21 days) - TREKS ONLY | 2590 | €2,590 |
| K2 View Point Treks (Short Duration Treks) | Cost (USD) | Cost (EUR) |
| K2 Machulo La Trek - (12 Days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 1600 | €1,600 |
| Other K2 View Point Treks - (11/12/14 Days) - ALL INCLUSIVE | 1400 | €1,400 |
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