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. Some of the peaks offering stunning views are the spantik, the Phuparash, Miar Peak, Peak, Malubiting, and the Ultar SAR peak. It is also possible to see the K2 Summit from the beautiful Rush Lake on a clear day.
The Rush Lake trek is the most ideal trek for the trekkers and it is absolutely a reward with all its beauty and sparkles. This trek will not only give you the pleasurable experience to enjoy nature but you will also feel energetic, interested, and excited to see the surrounding areas. Another reward of this trip is you can get attractive views of the stunning 5098 meters long Rush peak.
The trip starts from Islamabad, we fly to Gilgit city via flight above the mountains of Karakoram and Himalaya or drive through the exotic Karakorum Highway. From Gilgit city, we will drive to Nagar Valley neighboring the famous Hunza Valley. Hoper is the last village in Nagar Valley from where we will embark upon our Rush Lake Trek.
The Baulter (Hopar) glacier is the beginning point of the rush lake trek. we have to cross two glaciers before ascending to Rush Lake and Peak. The Baulter or Hoper glacier and Barpa glacier. Ascending steep up and crossing the moraine of the glacier we will reach Shishkin. From here we will start trekking on another glacier known as Barpa Glaciers. After hours of trekking on the moraine of this glacier, we will reach Rush Lake. We will camp close to the rush lake and can endeavor Rush Peak and the beautiful landscape. Except for the glacial part, the rest of the trek is modest and essay. Rush Lake Trek is mostly on pastures where you can get to see herds of castles with mountain nomads.
Day 01: Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Day 02: Drive to Chilas on Karakorum highway
Day 03: Drive to Karimabad along with Hunza River
Day 04: Drive to Hopper village and Trek to Bericho Kor (3,300 m)
Day 05: Trek to Chidin Harai (4,440 m)
Day 06: Rush Lake Trek (4,694 m)
Day 07: Free day or climb Rush Peak (5,098 m)
Day 08: Trek to Phahi Phari (3,450 m)
Day 09: Trek to Hamdar (3,300 m)
Day 10: Trek down to Hopper valley and drive to Karimabad
Day 11: Free day in Hunza valley
Day 12: Drive to Besham
Day 13: Drive to Islamabad
Day 14: Transfer to Islamabad airport for international fight