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Fairy Meadows:
Number of Days:
12
Range:
Himalays
Trek Zone:
Open zone
Grade:
Moderate
Best Season:
May to Oct
Maximum Attitude:
3967 meters
Tour Customizable:
Yes
Pax
: 650US Dollar (USD)In the heart of exotic North Pakistan, Fairy Meadow is situated in the foots ginof Nanga Parbat at the Western edge of the Himalayan Range. It is amazinglybeautiful piece of paradise, in the shadow of the gigantic massif of Nanga Parbat,the 9th highest peak in the world at 26,600 feet (above the clouds where jet linersfly). Nanga Parbat is a Persian word, which means Naked Mountain, the localPeople call Diamer (Monarch of the God). It is also known as Killer Mountain.The meadows are lush green alpine pastures situated in the middle of a pineforest at an altitude of 3,306 m. The meadows have been a thrilling destinationfor polo lovers, spending couple of days here, having a touch of real adventure.Fairy Meadows has been a source of enchantment since long for back packers,climbers, wildlife researchers, photographers, painters & geologists, besidesnature lovers. The pine forests skirting Fairy Meadows are perhaps one of thevirgin forests in the north of Pakistan, and are home to a number of species ofbirds and wildlife. The site overlooks the Raikot Glacier and provides a majesticview of the North Face of Nanga Parbat, commonly known as the Raikot Face.
 
Popular Attractions:
Most tourists who come to see Nanga Parbat stay at Fairy Meadow, which is atan elevation of 3,300 m (10,827 ft); tents and simple food are available there. Onthe route to the meadow lie two small villages, Tatu and Fenturi; nearby themeadow is Tarar Lake. Many visitors visit up to the standard (northern) basecamp of Nanga Parbat.
Accessibility:
 Fairy Meadows is connected to Chilas and Gilgit which is well connected by airwith Islamabad (weather dependent) and by road with Islamabad/Rawalpindi,Skardu and Chitral. You can take a flight to Gilgit from the capital of the countryand reach Gilgit.
Itinerary:
Day 1:Islamabad
Arrive Islamabad reception, meeting and assisting upon arrival. Assist in customclearance and transfer to centrally air conditioned hotel Blue Sky.In the afternoon we will make a city sightseeing tour Rawalpindi and Islamabad,which offers a great contrast of culture, archaeology and planning. We visit toShah Faisal mosque, Shakar Parian, Damane Koh and a shopping trip to SupperMarket to explore the market for carpets and rugs gathered here from Iran,Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan etc . Bar b Q dinner in Afghan Restaurant in realAfghan style. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Islamabad - Chilas
After breakfast, we depart from Islamabad and arrive at Besham crossing thefamous towns of Abbottabad and Mansehra. Chilas was on the ancient caravan
 
trail over the Babusar Pass into India and on the Indus trail of Besham, Chilas isstanding under the shadow of world famous Nanga Parbat. After a long dayaboard, we arrive at Chilas and transfer to hotel for overnight..
Day03: 
Drive to Raikot Bridge (1 to 2 hours). Change the transport and hire 4 x 4 local Jeep. Drive to tattoo village (1 to 2).
Tato
: The steep and difficult ascent on arocky trail will lead the group to a small hamlet of Tato which is comprized offew clay lofts scattered around. This village is inhabited by the upright and fierceyet very hospitable Chilas whose origin is Kohistan. Tea break and start trekkingto Fairy Meadow (4 to 5 hours), overnight in camps or huts. 
Day04: Rest Day 
Day Free to explore lush green meadows and forest of fairy meadow. The localpeople believe that this beautiful place is an abode of fairies and ghosts. The lushgreen plateau presents some of the most spectacular sights one can ever witness.Overnight in tents.
Day05:
Day excursion to Nanga Parbat Base Camp (3986meters, 4 to 5 hours One Waywalk), en route visit Biyal Camp.
Day06:
Same way back to Raikot Bridge and drive to Hunza (200km, 5 to 6 hours),overnight in hotel. 
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