RUSH LAKE TREK & RUSH PEAK

Rush Lake Trek & Rush Peak

Overview – Rush Lake

Overview

Rush Lake is a high-altitude lake situated near Rush Pari peak. The Rush Pari peak is a 5,098m high peak and Rush Lake is located at 4,694m in height becoming one of the highest lakes in the world. This lake is situated about 15km from the north of Miar Peak and Spantik Golden peak located in Nagar Valley. Rush Lake and the Rush peak both are accessible from Nagar and Hoper Valley and also via the spectacular Hopper Glacier and Miar Glacier rising from the Miar Peak and the Phuparash peaks. These peaks add in the beautiful view of the Rusk Lake tour while crossing and heading towards the Lake.

Trip Highlights

Road to Hunza

Start your journey from Islamabad with a scenic 15–16 hour road trip to Hunza.

Hopper Valley

Explore the beautiful Hopper Valley and nearby glaciers before starting the trek.

Bari Chakor

First day trek across Hopper Glacier to reach Bari Chakor at 3200m altitude.

Rush Lake Ascent

Challenging high-altitude trek to Rush Lake and optional ascent towards Rush Peak.

High-Altitude Camping

Overnight camping at Rush Lake under the starry sky at 4700m elevation.

Journey

Descend back to Hopper Valley and Hunza, ending the trek with scenic road journey to Islamabad.

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Trip Facts

📍 Location

Hopper Valley

⏳ Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

🧗 Difficulty

Moderate to strenuous

🗻 Max Elevation

5098m

Rush Lake Trek – Full Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Islamabad
  • Road travel for 15 to 16 hours till first stay
Day 2: Reached Hunza
  • Breakfast on the way
  • Reached Hunza in afternoon
  • Freshen up and lunch
  • Free time /gear shopping
  • Dinner
  • Night stay in hotel (triple sharing )
Day 3: Departure for Hopper Valley
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Departure for hopper valley
  • Explore hopper valley for the day
  • Dinner at hotel
  • Night stay at hotel ( triple sharing )
Day 4: Trek Day 1
  • Wake-up call at 5:30am
  • Breakfast at 6:15 am
  • Trek start from hopper valley at 7:00 am
  • Crossing of Hopper glacier
  • Reached Bari Chakor
  • Trekking hours 8 to 9 ( moderate )
  • Altitude : 3200
Day 5: Trek Day 2
  • Wake-up call at 5:30am
  • Breakfast at 6:15 am
  • Trek start from Bari chakor at 7:00 am
  • Reached Chidan harai
  • Trekking hours 8 to 9 ( strenuous )
  • Altitude : 4300m
  • Water is not available through out the trek
Day 6: Trek Day 3
  • Wake-up call at 6:00am
  • Breakfast at 7:00am
  • Trek starts towards rush lake at 8:00am
  • Trekking hours 2 hours
  • After reaching lake and setup the camps, ascend will start towards rush peak
  • Night stay at Rush lake ( 4700 m)
Day 7: Trek Day 4
  • Wake-up call at 5:00am
  • Breakfast at 6:00 am
  • Trek start from rush lake to happakun at 7:00 am
  • Trekking hours 8 to 9
Day 8: Trek Day 5
  • Wake-up call at 6:00am
  • Breakfast at 7:00 am
  • Trek start from Happakun to hopper at 8:00 am
  • Trekking hours 4
  • Departure for Hunza
  • Night stay in Hunza
Day 9: Arrival in Islamabad
  • Departure for Islamabad
Rush Lake Trek – Cost Details

Inclusions

Includes:

  • 3 nights hotel stay (Isb to Isb package)
  • 2 nights hotel stay (Hunza to Hunza package)
  • 4 nights camping
  • Breakfast and dinner (refreshment or light lunch on trek days)
  • Islamabad to Islamabad transport
  • Personal porter (8kg)
  • Team leader, local guide, porters, kitchen crew during camping
  • Camping equipment (camps, mess camp, kitchen tent)
  • First Aid Box

Excludes:

  • Ground evacuation or helicopter rescue charges of any kind
  • Personal snacks, lunch, energy bars, energy gels, sweets etc
  • Insurance liability of members
  • Room service, laundry, beverages, soft drinks etc
  • Personal equipment like sleeping bag, rucksack, trekking shoes etc.
  • Tips for porters, kitchen staff etc.
  • Any other item not listed in the “cost includes” section

Gearlist

To ensure safety, comfort, and a successful trekking experience, participants are required to carry the following personal equipment.

  • Rucksack (80 litre)
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping bag (down filled, 1000 gsm recommended)
  • Sleeping mat
  • Trekking shoes (Gore-Tex recommended)
  • Extra pair of trekking shoes or grip joggers
  • Thermal inner suit
  • Sunblock (SPF 60+)
  • Wind breaker jacket
  • Rain coat
  • Gaiters
  • Down jacket (goose down recommended)
  • Water-proof trousers
  • Woolen cap
  • Sun cap / hat
  • Buff
  • Slippers
  • Trekking pole
  • Gloves
  • Comfortable trekking clothes
  • Head torch
  • Sunglasses
  • Safety helmet
  • Crampons / snow grippers
  • Harness
Why Trek with TG Trek & Tour – K2 Trek

Why Trek with TG Trek & Tours

Trusted local expertise in the Trekking

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Female-Led Company

Empowering local leadership
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Local Expertise

Karakoram specialists
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Ethical & Fair

Responsible trekking practices
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Safety First

Experienced & prepared
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