Rush Lake Trek Pakistan:

Rush Lake is a high-altitude lake in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan near Rush Pari Peak, 5,098 m (16,726 ft). At 4,694 meters, Rush is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world. It is located about 15 km (9 mi) north of Miar Peak and Spantik(Golden Peak), in the Nagar Valley. Rush Lake and Rush Peak can be reached via Nagar and Hopar, and via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar Glacier) and Miar Glacier, which rises from the Miar and Phuparash peaks. The trek to Rush Lake provides spectacular views of Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak, Phuparash Peak, and Ultar Sar.

Rush Lake is 4694 meters, looking towards Malubiting Peak, left, and Miar Peak glacier. While the distinction of being the Highest Lake in Pakistan had always charmed me from achievement pov, I had heard about the beauty of this place too. But I could never actually put this plan into reality as it required 8-9 days for a round trip ( a sad reality for mountain enthusiasts living in Lahore/south Pakistan).

But a sacrifice never goes wasted. Believe me this place, not this place rather this whole trip from Hopar to lake and back will overwhelm you. Considering you’ve been on KKH before.

The aura of being surrounded by 7000m peaks, the feeling of actually seeing all those BIG MOUNTAINS that you read about in textbooks, fear/adrenaline induced when crossing the fastest moving glacier of Pakistan, dehydration and fatigue caused by continuous trekking in a dry, hot and barren land, and chilly cold nights in one of the most silent and serene neighborhoods. This all mixed will surely leave a mark on your mind.

Rush Lake Pakistan Trek or Trekking:

The trek to this lake starts from Hoper village in Nagar.

Day 1: You have to cross two glaciers (Hoper and Bhurpu) on your way up and camp at Barichokor. It takes 8-10 hours.

Day 2: From there, there is a very very steep climb of 5-6 hours and then you walk another hour or so to a campsite Chedan Haraye. Either you stay there or go directly to the lake which is another 1.5-2 hours away.

Day 3: From the lake, you go down an even steeper and longer track and camp at Phai Pheri. Will take 5-6 hours.

Day 4: Then you cross two more glaciers (Bhurpu and Miar) to reach Hamdar. Around 7 hours. You can camp here or go back to Hoper crossing another glacier(Hoper). Which will take another 3 hours.

You can return from the same way you came from also; however, taking the loop leads you to beautiful meadows and Miar Glacier which is not to be missed.

1. The best days to go are in mid-July till mid-August. Please check with the locals before leaving.

The days written together like 2/3 and 5/6 can be done in one day. Total days can be 4-6.

Rush Lake Trekking Details:

Trek starts from Hopper Village and you descend to Hopper Glacier on day one, your 1st day will be easy, and a slight hike and descending will come across. After 7-8 Hours you will arrive at Bedchikhor your first Campsite

Day 2 (Steep Hike)

7-8 Hours Continuous Hike If you want to do the lake on the second day this day will be tough for starting-level trekkers and you will camp alongside the Lake.

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Day 3 (Rush Peak 5098m)

You can submit Rush Peak after Rush Lake and it will take 3 hours from the lake moderate level hike we submitted Rush Peak, and on the same day, we descended to Pahi Phari and went camping alongside the water stream.

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Day 4 (Crossing of Miar Glacier and Sumaira La Glacier)

On our 4th day we decided to reach Hopper Village it was an easy day because we were descending and Walking on the straight trek, just at the end crossing hopper Glacier and the Hike to Hopper Village was a little tough for starters

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And you can do this last day trek in 7 Hours Max. Keeping Rush Lake in mind with an elevation of 4700 M and Rush Peak at 5100 M. Most of the trekkers plan and have been there in 2 days from Hopper Village. Hopper is at around 2500 M. From Hopper to Rush Lake one has to climb approx. 2000 M in two days and the maximum of of that is on Day 2.

Rush Lake and Rush Peak is reached via Nagar and Hopar Valley Hunza via the Hopar Glacier (Bualtar Glacier) and Miar Glacier, which rises from Miar and Phuparash peaks. The trek to Rush Lake provides views of Spantik, Malubiting, Miar Peak, Phuparash Peak and Ultar Sar.

So I haven’t seen any blog mentioning any acclimatization stages to reach the height of 4700 M. Is it advisable, and isn’t it risky to gain 2000M in 2 days at these elevations, stay for the night, and attempt a 5100M peak the next day? Check the temperature and season before visiting this place.

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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 Pakistan. This lake is situated about 15km from the north of Miar Peak and Spantik Golden Peak located in Nagar Valley.

Rush Lake and Rush Peak are both 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 to the beautiful view of the Rusk Lake tour while crossing and heading towards the Lake.

• Total Time: 7 Nights, 8 Days
• Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous
• Max Altitude: 5098m
• Region: Hopper Valley
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• Starting from: hoper valley
• End at: hoper valley
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• No of Days:8(Islamabad to Islamabad)
• Trek Days :5(hopper to Hopper)
• Difficulty level: not easy and not recommended for beginners,
• Total distance covered:38km approx till Rush Lake
• With Rush Pari Peak: 43km approx
• Maximum height: 4700m approx for rush lake
• 5100m approximately for Rush Pari Peak
• Trekking days: 5 Days

Day 1:

Trek starts from Hopper Valley (2800m)
Stay at Bari Chakor camp site
Time taken:7hrs
Distance covered:12.45km
Height of Bari Chakor camp site:3215m
Height gain:415m
This day was easy, with two glaciers crossing Hopper Glaciers and Barpo Glaciers,

Day 2:

Bari chakor to chittan harai
Start trekking from bari chakor (3215m)
Time taken:6.5hrs
Height reached:4300m
Distance covered:4km
Stay at Chitten harai campsite
Height gain today:1085m
This day was very strenuous with no water all the way.
And you have a sudden height gain of 1100m in just 4km.

Day 3:

Chittan Harai to rush lake
Time:2hrs
Distance covered:2km
Height gain:400m
For peak:
Distance covered:4km(loop)
Height gain:800m
Stay at Rush Lake at the height of 4700m
This was an easy day till Rush Lake, but for the peak, it can be difficult.
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Day 4:

Rush lake to hapakun
Time:8hrs
Hapakun is at a height of:3330m
Distance covered:13km
we have Miar glacier in between and it was difficult because of the crevices and it took a lot of time to cross it

Day 5:

Hapakun to Hopper
Time:3hrs
Distance covered:8km.
Distance and time were short but the glacier on the way was brutal,
The season just started so there wasn’t a path on the glacier to cross.
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The trek is mostly dry and glaciers are in between to cross.
But the views at the end are amazing,
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This isn’t for beginners and needs good stamina for this one.
Because of height gain, one might get sick because of altitude.
Camping at 4700m can also be tricky and difficult for someone,