Nanga Parbat Base Camp

Trip booking procedure: Once you booked the desired Tour package with The Karakoram Ventures. We will sent you an email for the confirmation of you booking. After that we will sent you the detailed materials which will be really useful to understand even the minor details about your tour. You should have a passport at least valid for the next 6 months. The Karakoram venture will help you to get a Pakistani visa for that purpose you have to send us a Scanned image of your passport. We will sent you an invitation letter, addressing the nearest Pakistani Embassy. There are 2 different ways to apply for the tourist visa. The conventional way – Filling the visa form and submitting along with required documents in the nearest Pakistani Embassy or consulate. You can also fill the visa form Online at: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/tourist-visa/ . You have to upload the required informations. It might take 8 – 10 working days. Once your visa issued you have to pay the Trip booking charges (i.e. 30% of your ) What's not included? Foreign tourists (non-Pakistani) Government trekking permit fees/paperwork Licensed professional guide (government requirement) Airport transfer on first and last day All domestic flights and transfers Road transport in Pakistan Hotel accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing rooms) Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing tents) Hotel meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Trekking meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) All camping site fees and bridge fees Trekking logistics (tents, non-personal equipment and tools) Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc.) Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas) and personal luggage Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals) Licensed professional guide Road transport from Skardu to Askole/Hushe and return Trekking accommodation in Pakistan (twin sharing dome tents) All trekking meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) All camping site fees and bridge fees Trekking logistics (mess & kitchen tents, non-personal equipment and tools) Support staff (cook, assistant(s) etc. – according to need) Porters for trekking equipment, kitchen (supplies, tools, equipment, crockery, gas) and personal luggage (12.5kg maximum allowed) Porters for mountaineering equipment What's not included? Foreign tourists (non-Pakistani) Travel Insurance (recommendations only) Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents offered) International airfare Personal equipment (list provided on registration or request) Tips for guides, porters, staff etc. Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc.) Domestic tourists (Pakistani Nationals) Government trekking permit (not required) Airport transfers in Islamabad and Skardu (can be organized – additional charges) Domestic flights to Skardu and return (can be organized – additional charges) Road transfers from Islamabad to Skardu and return (can be organized – additional charges) Sightseeing in Islamabad, Skardu and surrounding areas Hotel accommodation in Islamabad and Skardu (can be organized – additional charges) Hotel meals in Islamabad and Skardu (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Travel insurance (recommendations can be requested) Visa to Pakistan (not required) International airfare for overseas Pakistani Personal equipment (list provided on registration or request) Tips for guides, porters, staff etc. Miscellaneous (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenir etc.) Important Notes Early Bird Discount The given price for the trek is an early bird discount and will change after January. There will be an increase of US$ 80 every month after January. Our trekking holiday prices will not change once you have paid the deposit so the price when you book is the price you will pay. Register yourselves early to avoid increase in holiday prices. The given price for the trek is not negotiable unless you have a large private group. Price discrimination We strongly believe that foreign tourists should not pay more than locals. The reason for what may seem to be price discrimination is purely because of the additional and necessary services included as you will find under holiday information. Deposit amount for Pakistani nationals The deposit amount for Pakistani nationals is PKR 10,000 or 10% of total price, whichever is greater. The deposit amount is non-refundable and non-transferrable to other departures. Refund policy Deposit: Once paid, the deposit is non-refundable as it will be spent on making in-country arrangements. In case of visa rejection, a refund/partial-refund (if costs incurred) will be considered. In such cases, a valid proof of visa rejection must be submitted to our office within 72 hours of rejection. The deposit in non-refundable for Pakistani nationals in all cases. Balance: Pay the balance amount on arrival in Pakistan on the first day. Currency All foreign tourists are charged in US Dollars (USD) while Pakistani tourists are charged in Pakistani Rupees (PKR). Single Supplement Separate hotel rooms (single supplement) will cost additional US$ 390. This includes all hotel nights. This payment should be made with the balance amount. Separate tent (single tent) will cost additional US$ 160. This includes cost of additional porterage. This payment should be made with the balance amount upon arrival.