What gear is necessary for this journey? Will i be able to store luggage somewhere and pick it up upon return? How many km per day will we be hiking?

In January it is very cold and there is snow at the Rakaposhi Base Camp. For this snow trek we recommend the following clothing gears. 1. Inner Thermal Trouser & Sweater 2. Down Jacket, Hat 3. Trekking Shoes 4. Gaiters 5. Sunscreen 6. Glasses 7. Energy Bar. Our team will shore your extra luggage at our Hunza store. Per day Trek : 08 - 12 KM

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Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

Day 1
Skardu to Minapin Village
Start point
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Skardu Airport/ Your Hotel, 07:00 - 08:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Skardu to Minapin Village
- Explore Minapin Village and local culture
Landmarks
Minapin Village
Karakoram Range
Day 2
Minapin Village to Hapakun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Minapin Village to Hapakun
- Hike through forests and terraced fields
Landmarks
Hapakun
Rakaposhi Base Camp
Day 3
Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Hapakun to Rakaposhi Base Camp
- Hike through rocky moraines and along glacier
- Campsite setup at Rakaposhi Base Camp
Landmarks
Rakaposhi
Rakaposhi Base Camp
Day 4
Rakaposhi Base Camp to Minapin to Hunza Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descent from Rakaposhi Base Camp to Minapin Village
- Jeep transfer from Minapin Village to Hunza Valley
Landmarks
Hunza Valley
Rakaposhi
Day 5
Hunza Valley to Skardu
End point
Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Skardu Airport/ Your Hotel, 20:00 - 22:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Hunza Valley to Skardu
- Explore Skardu's local attractions (time permitting)
Landmarks
Skardu
Hunza Valley

Landmarks
Minapin Village
Karakoram Range

Landmarks
Hapakun
Rakaposhi Base Camp

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Rakaposhi
Rakaposhi Base Camp

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Hunza Valley
Rakaposhi

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Skardu
Hunza Valley

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May 13th, 2026
This was the most excellent trip I’ve been on ever! Azim was the ultimate guide but probably most importantly our...
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Keith
April 19th, 2026
Four stars only because the itinerary was disrupted by events outside the tour operator's control. An alternative was...
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April 10th, 2026
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Debra
Asked on November 17th, 2024
What gear is necessary for this journey? Will i be able to store luggage somewhere and pick it up upon return? How many km per day will we be hiking?
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- Gypsy Traces and ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  In January it is very cold and there is snow at the Rakaposhi Base Camp. For this snow trek we recommend the following clothing gears. 1. Inner Thermal Trouser & Sweater 2. Down Jacket, Hat 3. Trekking Shoes 4. Gaiters 5. Sunscreen 6. Glasses 7. Energy Bar. Our team will shore your extra luggage at our Hunza store. Per day Trek : 08 - 12 KM
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  Debra
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  Does your company offer rentals or loaners for jackets? I am coming from the US and may not have space in my luggage for bulky items. What is the coldest it gets? Are sleeping bags provided?
- Gypsy Traces and ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  We can help in providing you the warm clothings especially Jackets. We have the advantage of coming from the same region. We will provide camping items such as tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Temperature will be between 5C to -15C.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Pakistan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Pakistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Hunza Valley to Skardu

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