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Theย Deosaiย Plains are located at an average rise of 4,114 meters (13,497 ft) above sea level and are considered the second-highest plateaus in the world in between Skardu & Astore. Deosai and Sheosar Lake formย one of the highest-elevation freshwater wetlands in the world. Rama Lake On the way to Rama Lake from Astore Valley, there are three small lakes known locally as Sarot in theย Shina language.
Fairy Meadows, locally known as Joot, is a grassland near one of the base campsites of Mount Nanga Parbat (an 8000r peak), located in Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. At an altitude of about 3,300 meters above sea level.
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Day 1
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- Departure from Islamabad (early morning) towards Chilas
- Journey via Hazara Motorway/M-15, Mansehra – Naran – Jalkhad – Chilas Rd/N-15 and N-159 hr 14 min (396 km)
- Short break at Balakot, Naran, Batakundi and Babusar top
- Reached Chilas
- Night Stay in Chilas
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Day 2
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- Breakfast
- Drive to Astore valley from Chilas via Karakoram Hwy/N-35 and Astore Valley Rd 3 hr 52 min (125 km)
- Drive along Astore river through villages
- Short break at Astore Bazaar
- Jeep drive to Rama on non-metalled road. Ascend towards hotel in Rama
- Drive towards Rama Lake (walk in some scenarios) for photography (views of Nanga Parbat)
- Night stay in Rama
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Day 3
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- Breakfast
- Relish and explore Rama Lake and mesmerizing landscape of Rama
- After lunch
- Drive back to Astore city and move towards Minimarg via Astore Valley Rd 4 hr 20 min (109 km)
- Reached Minimarg
- Night stay
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Day 4
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- Breakfast
- Explore Minimarg
- Minimarg is a village in the Astore District of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It is situated on the bank of the Burzil Nala, approximately 36 km south of the Chilam Chowki checkpost. The village, located south of Astore via the Burzil Pass, has an average elevation of 2,844.6 metres above sea level.
- Wandering around rainbow lake
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The Rainbow Lake is a unique natural wonder in the area and worth visiting if you ever pass through the valley. You feel imprisoned by natureโs grandeur while in this Army-built artificial lake. The lake is beautiful with its sky-blue water and white ripples created by the breeze and some magnificent plants around it. The best time to visit this place would be during the summer when the water level goes up, and one can easily walk around.
- Wounder around the lofty green mountains
- Back to hotel
- Night stay at Minimarg
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Day 5
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- Breakfast
- Breakfast at Minimarg and drive towards Deosai via Astore Valley Rd and Deosai Park Rd (88.4 km)
- Reach Deosai
- Relish the nature tranquility of Deosai and Sheosar lake
- Explore the Deosai and surrounding
- Deosai National Park is a high-altitude alpine plain and National Park located between Skardu District and ASTORE District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Deosai Plains are situated at an average elevation of 4,114 metres above sea level and considered as the second highest plateaus in the world.
- Explore the surrounding
- Relish the entire day activity and wondering Deosai
- Back to Astore city
- Night stay at Astore
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Day 6
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- Breakfast
- Departure from Astore to Fairy Meadows
- Reached Jaglot
- Commence Jeep Ride to Tato Village
- Trek or horse ride to Fairy Meadows (2hrs hiking)
- Night Stay at Fairy Meadow
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Day 7
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- Breakfast
- Enjoy sunrise mirror view of mountains
- Trek to Nanga Parbat base camp (optional)
- Enjoy the walk to wilderness (13000 ft)
- Free time for photography
- Enjoy sunsets, mirror view of mountains
- Night stay in Fairy Meadow
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Day 8
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- Early morning breakfast
- Enjoy sunrise mirror view of mountains
- Hike back to Tato
- Reached Jaglot
- Transfer & drive via Babusar top to Naran
- Relish the nature on the way
- Witness Babusar top and Lulusar Lake
- Reached Naran
- Night stay at Naran
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Day 9
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- Breakfast
- Drive towards Islamabad 6 hr (281.7 km) via Mansehra – Naran – Jalkhad – Chilas Rd/N-15 and Hazara Motorway/M-15
- Short stay along the way at Kiwai and Balakot
- Reached Islamabad
- End the trip with happy moments
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