Karambar Lake Trek — 8-day treks in Broghil Valley, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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Karambar Lake Trek — 8 Days

Through Broghil to one of the world's highest lakes

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Difficulty

Level 2

Max altitude

4,272m

Group size

Max 10

Best season

July – August

Starts from

I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Overview

An adventurer's bucket list must include Karambar Lake. The trek itself is graded easy-to-medium, but it does involve several hours of walking each day, so some prior trekking experience is recommended.

Karambar Lake is one of Pakistan's most exceptional trekking destinations. At 4,272 m it's the 2nd highest lake in Pakistan and the 31st highest in the world — roughly 3.9 km long, 2 km wide and averaging 52 m deep — and one of the highest biologically active lakes on Earth.

The route traverses the Broghil Valley in Chitral district, along the Afghan Wakhan corridor between Tajikistan and Pakistan. It's one of the most isolated and least-developed corners of the country, yet it holds around 30 freshwater lakes ringed by glaciers and mountains amid breathtaking terrain.

Good to know: the route is well-established and rated easy-to-medium, crossing varied terrain — shrubs, glaciers, lakes, streams and meadows. Seats are limited to 10. Best in July and August, suitable for ages 12 and up. Don't have gear? We can arrange it or guide you on where to buy it.

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Day-by-day itinerary

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A long road, but every hour takes you deeper into Pakistan's wild frontier.
The group gathers at I-8 Markaz and departs Islamabad around 12:30 AM in private AC transport. It's a long journey of roughly twelve hours into Booni, Upper Chitral, but the drive itself is part of the adventure — filled with sightseeing, stopovers, trekking talk, and the easy camaraderie of a group getting to know one another. Overnight in Booni.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerStay:Guesthouse in Booni
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What's included

9 in your package

Private booked transport (Grand Cabin)
Waterproof camps on twin/triple sharing
Standard breakfast, day-pack/lunch and dinner
Satellite phone and live tracking
Professional, experienced guides and porters
Mess tent, kitchen utensils and cook
Government NOC & permissions
Fuel expense, road tolls & taxes
Basic first-aid kit

Not included

Please arrange these separately

Porters for your personal backpack/luggage (beyond sleeping bags and kitchen kit)
Medication, evacuation and rescue in case of emergency
Personal expenditures (drinks, phone calls, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Personal insurance & liabilities
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to pack

45–60 L rucksack

Warm jacket

Hiking shoes

Rain coat

Warm clothes, socks & cap

Hiking stick

Gloves, headlamp & water bottle

Sunblock & sunglasses

Personal medicines & hygiene items

Sleeping bag

Sleeping mat

Missing gear?We arrange rentals — just ask

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Where you'll travel

Broghil Valley, Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · departs from I-8 Markaz, Islamabad

Frequently asked

Everything you might be wondering before you book — tap a question to expand.

The route is well-established and graded easy-to-medium, but you'll be walking several hours a day at altitude over multiple days, so some prior trekking experience is recommended. Minimum age is 12.

July and August. The Broghil is extremely remote, so days are big and the weather can change — we build in a reserve day at the lake for contingencies.

Choose a departure date and pay a 50% deposit by bank transfer or in person at our Islamabad office. Once we receive your receipt, your seat is confirmed and you're added to a private WhatsApp group with your trip leader.

Cancellation charges apply on a sliding scale, based on how close to departure you cancel: 3 days or less — 100% cancellation charge; 5 days or less — 75%; 7 days or more — 50%; 10 days or more — 30%.

Your group is led by the most professional and experienced team at TourRangers. We specialise in arranging trekking tours and have successfully run multi-day treks and expeditions across the north — including the Churko Peak Winter Summit (4,300 m), K2 Base Camp Trek, Ratti Gali to Besal–Naran Trek, Chitta Katha Lake, Supat Valley Trek, Musa Ka Musalla, Makra Peak and the Ganga Choti winter summit, backpacking in Chitral, and a successful expedition to Shimshal Pass and Minglik Sar (6,050 m).

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