Rush Lake Trek & Rush Peak
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