Hunza-Nagar
Biafo & Hispar Glaciers
Access
Getting there
700 km
Distance
~20 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Expedition glacier traverse (same system as Snow Lake).
Road Roadheads only.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Biafo & Hispar Glaciers is a glacier and peak viewpoint near Askole / Hispar in northern Pakistan. This guide focuses on how to get there, when conditions are workable, and what to confirm on the ground before you go.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
None on site
Permit
Required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Services are limited compared with busier hubs - carry water, layers, and a buffer day.
Permit CKNP / restricted glacier system - licensed operator and trekking permit / visa required for foreigners.
Adventure details
Best window: July - mid August · ~18 days · up to 5150 m
Permits & crew
What you need before you commit to this route.
- Permit
- Required
- Guide / crew
- Required
Restricted-zone trekking permit / trekking visa + CKNP fee
Issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism / CKNP
Typical processing: ~30 days
Confirm current fees with operator.
Guide notes: Expedition glacier travel with crevasse hazard.
How to vet an operator
Neutral criteria only - this is not an endorsement of any company. Ask these questions before you pay a deposit.
- Licensed operator & local crew experience
Ask for DTS registration (where required), seasons on this exact corridor, and insurance / sat-comms plans.
The story
Biafo & Hispar Glaciers sits in the Hunza-Nagar corridor and suits travelers who want a quieter alternative to the busiest northern hubs. Most approaches run from Islamabad along the main northern road network toward Askole / Hispar; fares and jeep rates change often, so confirm locally. Use the access and season sections below as a planning frame, then re-check road status the morning you travel.
Photos
On the map
Biafo & Hispar Glaciers
36.05000, 75.40000 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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