The Rupal face is the highest mountain wall on earth - 4,600m of rock and ice - and the trek from Tarashing to the Herrligkoffer base camp puts you right beneath it. Here is who runs it and what they charge in 2026.
Operators with a published price are compared below; some sell a combined Fairy Meadows (north) plus Rupal (south) itinerary rather than Rupal alone.
About the Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek
The Herrligkoffer/Rupal base camp sits around 3,550m, reached from Tarashing in the Astore valley over 3-4 trekking days; full itineraries run 10-14 days. Moderate.
- 3-4 days
- ~3,550m
- Moderate
- Jun-Sep
How I compared these packages
I did this the way I'd want a friend to do it for me. I went through every Nanga Parbat Rupal Face Trek operator I could find, read each itinerary, and lined them up on the things that actually decide your trip - what's included, the porters and meals, the route, and the real 2026 price. 2 of 4 below publish a price you can hold them to; the rest quote per group, and I've said so plainly rather than guess. Prices are per person, usually land-only and group-based, with permits, flights, insurance and tips often on top. Every operator here is judged on the same yardstick. Operator links are nofollow. Where an operator has a genuine public rating I've shown it (Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and similar, with the review count and a link) - Google Maps ratings aren't publicly queryable, so I don't show those; an operator with too few public reviews shows a dash rather than a number.
At a glance - operators compared
| Operator | Length | From (2026) | Reviews | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak and Peace Tours | 10 days | $1,100 | — | link |
| Hunza Guides Pakistan | 12-14 days | $1,850 | 4.6 ★ Google (29) | link |
| Summit Karakoram | 10 days | Quote only | 4.9 ★ Google (12) | link |
| Chogho Lingsa Adventure | 5-7 days core (10-12 with logistics) | Quote only | 4.9 ★ Google (7) | link |
What stood out to me
- 馃挵 Lowest published price - Peak and Peace Tours (from $1,100)
- 馃帓 Most inclusive - Hunza Guides Pakistan, where flights, permits and full board are bundled
- 馃Л Most support - Hunza Guides Pakistan (from $1,850), the premium, higher-ratio option
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Includes: accommodation (twin), all transportation, domestic flights, trekking equipment, porters, expert cook, route guide map, bottled water; reaches Herrligkoffer Base Camp (3550m) from Tarishing with optional Mazeno Pass extension
Excludes: Hotel meals, drinks, personal expenses, guide/driver tips, early check-in/late checkout, airline delays, international flights and visa fees.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad, hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Flight to Gilgit with mountain views |
| Day 3 | Drive to Tarashing, Astore Valley; Nanga Parbat viewpoint |
| Day 4 | Trek Tarashing to Herrligkoffer Base Camp (3550m) |
| Day 5 | Cross Bazhin Glacier to Latobah |
| Day 6 | Trek to Shigiari, superb south face views |
| Day 7 | Trek to Mazeno base camp, return Latobah |
| Day 8 | Return trek to Tarashing |
| Day 9 | Drive to Naran via Babusar Pass |
| Day 10 | Drive to Islamabad, city tour, farewell dinner |
What's good
- Classic Tarashing/Astore approach to Herrligkoffer BC at 3550m
- Optional push to Mazeno Pass (5400m) beyond base camp
- Wide inclusions: domestic flights, jeeps, porters, cook, entrance fees
- Route guide map and bottled mineral water provided
- Strong south-face viewpoints (Shigiari) built into the route
Could be better
- Rupal-only; does not include the north (Fairy Meadows) face
- Hotel meals, drinks and personal expenses excluded
- Tips for guide/driver not covered
- No CKNP/national park fee detail stated on the page
Includes: all domestic flights & transfers, all hotels (twin), all trekking accommodation, licensed guide, support staff (cook + assistants), porter (15kg), tents & equipment; covers Tarashing, Herrligkoffer BC, Shaigiri, Latobah, Mazeno BC
Excludes: International airfare, visa fee, sleeping bag, tips for drivers/porters/staff, and personal expenses; single supplements and some non-package meals not included.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad/Rawalpindi, city tour |
| Day 2 | Drive to Chilas (279km via Naran) |
| Day 3 | Trek to Fairy Meadows (3306m), Nanga Parbat views |
| Day 4 | Excursion to Nanga Parbat (Raikot) base camp (3967m) |
| Day 5 | Full-day excursion to Jiliper Peak BC |
| Day 6 | Trek down to Tarashing village (2911m) |
| Day 7 | Trek Tarashing to Herrligkoffer BC (3550m) |
| Day 8 | Trek to Shaigiri (3655m) |
| Day 9 | Excursion to Rupal base camp |
| Day 10 | Trek back to Tarashing |
| Day 11 | Drive to Chilas |
| Day 12 | Drive to Islamabad |
| Day 13 | Departure |
What's good
- Covers BOTH north (Fairy Meadows/Raikot) and south (Rupal) faces
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) included throughout
- All hotel accommodation and road/domestic transfers included
- Licensed professional guide plus 15kg personal-luggage porter
- Satellite phone provided for emergencies
Could be better
- Sleeping bag not provided; bring your own
- Tips for drivers, porters and staff excluded
- Single-supplement / some non-package meals not covered
- No Mazeno Pass option and no CKNP fee detail on the page
Group-size pricing: 12d $1,850 路 13d $1,910 路 14d $1,975.
Includes: airport transfers, transportation, hotels in Islamabad and Chilas, professional guide, base camp staff, camping equipment, solar power/generator, satellite phone, medical first-aid kit; Tarishing (2900m) via Helikofer BC (3530m) and Lotobu BC (3650m)
Excludes: International flights, personal climbing gear, sleeping bags, personal insurance, oxygen equipment, and customs clearing charges; $5000 helicopter-rescue deposit recommended.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1-2 | Arrive Islamabad, city sightseeing |
| Day 3 | Drive Islamabad to Chilas (1265m) |
| Day 4 | Drive Chilas to Tarashing village (2900m) |
| Day 5 | Trek Tarashing to Herrligkoffer BC (~3530m) |
| Day 6 | Trek to Latobah base camp (3650m) |
| Day 7 | Return trek to Tarashing |
| Day 8-9 | Drive back to Islamabad |
| Day 10 | Airport transfer, Taxila museum visit |
What's good
- Direct Tarashing/Astore approach reaching BC ~3530m
- Base-camp staff, meals, tents and camping equipment included
- Satellite phone and group/staff medical first-aid kit provided
- Hotel accommodation in Islamabad, Chilas and Tarashing included
Could be better
- Shortest trek: only Herrligkoffer and Latobah, no Mazeno Pass
- Rupal-only; no north/Fairy Meadows coverage
- Sleeping bags, personal climbing gear and insurance excluded
- Recommends a $5000 helicopter-rescue deposit; no CKNP fee detail
Chogho Lingsa Adventure
Includes: accommodation, flights, jeeps, porters, tents & equipment, camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing, CKNP fee US$150/member; Tarashing (2900m) to Herrligkoffer/Rupal BC (3550m)
Excludes: Sleeping bags/personal gear, helicopter rescue ($15,000), hotel meals/beverages in cities, member insurance/liability, tips, and extra baggage fees.
Itinerary, day by day
| Day 1 | Arrive Islamabad, city tour |
| Day 2 | Flight to Gilgit |
| Day 3 | Drive to Tarashing, Astore Valley |
| Day 4 | Tarashing to Herrligkoffer Base Camp (3550m) |
| Day 5 | Herrligkoffer BC to Latobah |
| Day 6 | Latobah to Shigiari |
| Day 7 | Latobah to Mazeno Base Camp day trip |
| Day 8 | Latobah back to Tarashing |
| Day 9 | Tarashing to Naran Valley |
| Day 10 | Naran to Islamabad, city tour, departure |
What's good
- CKNP fee (US $150/member) and $200 environmental fund included
- Tarashing (2900m) jeep approach to Herrligkoffer BC at 3550m
- Mazeno Glacier terminus side trip included on Day 7
- Domestic flights, jeep transport and full-board camp food included
- Liaison-officer insurance and permit assistance provided
Could be better
- Rupal-only; explicitly contrasted with Fairy Meadows (Raikot) face
- Sleeping bags and personal gear not provided
- Hotel meals/beverages in cities excluded
- Member insurance/liability excluded; $15,000 helicopter rescue on you
What's usually included - and what's not
On most of these treks the operator price includes guides and support staff, porters, camping equipment, in-trek meals and the trekking permit. It usually excludes international flights, travel insurance, personal climbing or trekking gear, tips for the crew, and on restricted peaks the government royalty fee. Always get the itemised inclusions, porter weight limit and the payment and cancellation terms in writing before you pay.
How to choose your operator
- Published vs quote - a real posted price is easier to compare; for quote-only operators, get it itemised.
- What's bundled - permits, domestic flights and porters are where cheap quotes cut corners.
- Group size - most headline rates assume a group; confirm the solo or small-group rate.
- Crew welfare - porter weight limits, wages and insurance say a lot about an operator.
- Local vs down-country - Baltistan and Hunza-based crews know the routes and logistics best.
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How much does the Rupal face trek cost in 2026?
Published prices start around $1,100 per person; combined Fairy Meadows + Rupal itineraries run $1,850-$1,975. Several operators are quote-only.
How is it different from the Fairy Meadows side?
Fairy Meadows is the north (Raikot) face; Rupal is the south face, reached via Tarashing in Astore - quieter, and beneath the famous Rupal wall.
How hard is it?
Moderate - valley and meadow walking to base camp at ~3,550m, with an optional harder push toward the Mazeno area.
When should I go?
June to September.