Fairy Meadows trek
A jeep up the Tato road and a three-hour walk to the meadow camp facing Nanga Parbat, with a day hike towards Beyal.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Highest point
- 3,300 m
- Season
- June to September
- Level
- Moderate trek
Rs 27,000 per person from Islamabad · Rs 28,000 from Lahore
Reserve seats
About this trip
Fairy Meadows is a forest meadow at about 3,300 metres with the north face of Nanga Parbat filling the sky above it.
The road ends at Tato. From there it is a steady walk of two to three hours to the huts, and the next day a longer optional walk towards Beyal camp and the glacier viewpoint.
Day by day
- Day 1
Islamabad to Chilas
Over Babusar Top to Chilas for the night.
- Day 2
Raikot Bridge and the walk in
Jeep from Raikot Bridge to Tato, then the walk up to Fairy Meadows. Night in huts.
- Day 3
Beyal and the viewpoint
Optional hike towards Beyal camp and the Nanga Parbat viewpoint. Second night at the meadow.
- Day 4
Down to Naran
Walk down to Tato, jeep to the highway and drive to Naran.
- Day 5
Naran to home
Back to Islamabad by evening and Lahore near midnight.
What the price covers
Included
- Air-conditioned Coaster or Grand Cabin for the whole trip
- Wooden huts at Fairy Meadows, hotels in Chilas and Naran.
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Trip leader and local guides
- First-aid kit
- Toll taxes and parking
Not included
- Lunch on the road
- Activity tickets such as rafting, chairlifts, zip-lines and cable cars
- Personal shopping, snacks and tips
- Shared local jeeps where the plan mentions them
What to bring
- Walking shoes with good grip
- A litre of water
- A warm layer, even in summer
- Cap and sunscreen
- A small backpack
- Your original CNIC, or passport
- A warm jacket for the nights
- Your personal medicines
- A power bank
- A light rain jacket
- Gloves, a beanie and sunglasses
Safety on this trip
High passes, long drives and thin air. We drive in daylight on mountain roads, carry a full first-aid kit and change the plan when the weather or the road says so. Tell us about any heart, lung or blood-pressure condition when you book.
On this trip
Questions about this trip
How fit do I need to be?
If you can walk uphill for two to three hours with breaks, you can do this trek. Ponies can be hired for bags.
How do I pay and how much is the deposit?
A deposit holds your seats and the balance is paid before departure. Pay by bank transfer, JazzCash, easypaisa or cash at our office, then send us the screenshot.
Do children pay?
Children under two travel free. Ask us about prices for older children.
What if I need to cancel?
Tell us as early as you can. The cancellation and refund terms are written on your booking before you pay the deposit.