BATURA TREK

The classic Batura trek along a giant Karakoram glacier passes beneath the peaks of the imposing Batura Wall and Batura Ice Floes with some of the Karakoram's best mountain scenery. Batura glacier, the most accessible and fourth- longest glacier, stretches west from the Karakoram Highway for about 56km.

A fascinating experience of an easy stroll along a flower-strewn valley between the lateral moraine of Batura Glacier and the surrounding mountains. This trek provides breathtaking views of high Peaks like Ultar Peak (7388), Shisper Peak (7611m), Passu Peak (7284m), Karun Koh (7164m), and others peaks in the surrounding.

From Fatimahil you can have an unforgettable views of the formidable North face of Battura massif. After halfway between Kukhil and Guchesum is the wide plateau of Shelmin where the Worthum brook flows from the North. The scenery is so amazing that will simply sweep you off your feet.

Batura glacier is famous world over for its longest icy bed and longest trek which is 56 kilometers. There are around 14 lofty peaks you come across during your trek which exceed 7,000 meters. You will be able to see the breath-taking views of the glacier and the splendid peaks and pastures. While trekking to the Batura Valley you will get an opportunity to see the Wakhi peoples’ life style as they venture to summer pastures to graze their cattle and yaks.