HUNZA · PEAK
Rakaposhi
One of the steepest mountain faces on Earth, rising straight out of the Nagar valley. A day hike takes you to its base camp.
- ALTITUDE
- 7,788 m
- BEST TIME
- Viewpoint all year · base camp May – Sep
- FROM LAHORE
- ~936 km
- Hunza area, ~20 h driving
- FROM ISLAMABAD
- ~602 km
- ~16.5 h driving
Photos of Rakaposhi
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Visiting Rakaposhi
When is the best time to visit Rakaposhi?
Usually Viewpoint all year · base camp May – Sep. Outside those months some roads and jeep tracks can be closed by snow.
How high is Rakaposhi?
About 7,788 metres above sea level. Take it slowly on the first day and drink plenty of water.
How do I get to Rakaposhi from Lahore?
By road: about 936 km to the Hunza area (around 20 hours of driving), which Billman splits over days with hotel stops. From Islamabad it is about 602 km.
Which Billman trip goes to Rakaposhi?
Rakaposhi is on or near our Hunza Valley trip (7 days, best April – November). Every trip can be changed to add or skip places.
