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4 journeys across Gilgit-Baltistan. Narrow by what matters to you, then put the shortlist side by side.

4 journeys

A stream winding through the open grassland of the Deosai plateau Editor’s pick

Deosai · Gilgit-Baltistan

Deosai Jeep Safari

3 days Moderate Difficulty: Moderate, 2 out of 4 Max 8

Three days crossing the second-highest plateau on earth — Skardu to Sheosar, camping at Bara Pani, and out to Astore.

$340 per person

Next 24 Aug · 3 places left

Snow ridges rising above a village valley near Rakaposhi Editor’s pick

Nagar Valley · Gilgit-Baltistan

Rakaposhi Basecamp Trek

4 days Challenging Difficulty: Challenging, 3 out of 4 Max 8

Four days beneath Rakaposhi, walking through walnut orchards, alpine pastures and villages that sit directly beneath the Karakoram.

$420 per person

Next 5 Sep · 8 places left

Apricot blossom scattered across terraced fields in Nagar with snow peaks behind

Nagar Valley · Gilgit-Baltistan

Rakaposhi Base Camp — Minapin Route

4 days Challenging Difficulty: Challenging, 3 out of 4 Max 12

The same shelf at 3,300 metres, run lean: bigger group, shared tents, and everything you don't strictly need left behind.

$390 per person

Next 8 Sep · 9 places left

Tents beside Rush Lake reflecting the snow peak above

Nagar Valley · Gilgit-Baltistan

Rush Lake Trek

5 days Extreme Difficulty: Extreme, 4 out of 4 Max 8

Five days from Hopper to one of the highest alpine lakes anyone walks to — 4,694 metres, and frozen until late June.

$690 per person

Next 4 Jul · 8 places left

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