First Backpacking Trip of the Season!
Dates: 13th June to 18th June (5 Days)
Location: Haramosh Valley & Kutwal Lake
We are excited to announce the first backpacking trip of the season to the Haramosh Valley & Kutwal Lake! We will leave from Islamabad on Friday, 13th June at 8:30 PM, and return on Wednesday, 18th June.
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About Haramosh Valley
Haramosh Valley is located between Gilgit and Skardu. The trek begins from a small village situated along the Jaglot-Skardu Road. From Sassi, there is a 2.5-hour Jeep ride to Dassu Village. The hike starts from Dassu and takes approximately 6 hours to reach Haramosh Valley, followed by an additional 45-minute hike to Kutwal Lake. We will spend two nights camping at Kutwal Village in Haramosh Valley & explore.
Payment Procedure:
100% Advance required to book your seat. DM (Whatsapp) to get the bank details and books your slot (+92 313 7896969)
Cancelation Policy:
By or before 1st June 2025: A 50% cancelation fee applies. No refund after 1st June 2025.
Trip Itinerary (13th June to 18th June)
Day 0
13 June - Friday Night
• 8:30 pm-Departure from I-8 Markaz, ISB to Sassi GB
• Please arrive on time to avoid any delays
Day 1
14 June - Saturday
• Breakfast at Moon Restaurent Besar
• Arrive in Sassi by 4 pm - 5 pm, Check in followed by
Dinner.
Day 2 | 1st Camp Night
15June - Sunday
• Sassi to Dassu by Jeep (Approx 2.5 hours), followed
by 6 hour hike from Dassu to Kutwal Village,
Haramosh. Overnight Camping at Kutwal Village
Day 3 | 2nd Camp Night
16 June - Monday
• Breakfast at the Campsite, followed by a short hike
to Kutwal Lake. After spending some time at the
lake, continue the day's exploration through scenic
Haramosh valley and return to the campsite.
Day 4 | Last Trek Day
17 June - Tuesday
• Breakfast at the Campsite. Begin the return hike
from Kutwal to Dassu, followed by a jeep ride back
to Sassi. Continue the return journey to ISB on the same day.
Day 5 | Return Journey
18 June - Wednesday
. Return Journey
Things Included:
* Comfortable Private Booked Transport
* Fuel Expense
* Two times meals (breakfast and dinner) with evening snacks and a Day pack for treks.
* Accommodation (Hotel or Waterproof Camp as applicable) on 4 persons sharing.
* Experienced Guide
* Road Tolls & Taxes
* Basic First Aid Kit
* Porter Charges (8kg per person)
Things Not Included:
* Extra Porter Charges (if per person weight exceeds 8kg)
* Medication, evacuation, and rescue costs in case of emergency
* Other personal expenditures (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc)
* Anything not mentioned in the included section
* Sleeping bag (Can be arranged on request Rs.300/day)
Personal Required Equipment:
* Rucksack/Backpack
* Good pair of Shoes
* Rain Coat – Subject to weather
* Warm Clothes, Socks, and Cap
* Warm Jacket for cold nights.
* Hiking Stick – Optional
* Water Bottle (2Liters)
* Sunblock and Sun Glasses
* Personal Hygiene Items
* Sleeping Bag
* Sleeping Mat
Trip Leader: Muhammad Qasim Naz
The trip is led by Qasim Naz, founder of Islamabad Run With Us. He is a community organiser with over nine years of experience leading more than 700 group activities. An avid hiker and runner, he has trekked multiple mountain passes and is also an explorer, nature lover, photographer, and filmmaker.
Feel free to reach out
islamabadrunwithus@gmail.com