Hiking One of Pakistan’s Toughest Treks | 4 Days to RUSH LAKE

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I finally returned to Pakistan, and after 1 month of staying put and soaking up the peaceful vibes in Karimabad, Hunza, I was ready for a proper adventure again. I decided to kick off with not only one of my favorite, but also one of the most DIFFICULT multi-day hikes in Pakistan: Rush Lake in Gilgit-Baltistan. At almost 4,700 meters, this lake is tucked deep in the mountains of Nagar and is one of the highest alpine lakes in the world. 🏔️
This 4-day trek is no joke—crazy elevation gains, glacier crossings, river crossings, and the ever-present challenge of altitude. But for those willing to push themselves, the reward is beyond words.

🛣️ What's in this video:
Day 1 – Hopar Valley to Bericho Kor: We kicked things off with the first out of three glacier crossings, battled the heat, and found a peaceful campsite tucked among the mountains.
Day 2 – Bericho Kor to Rush Lake: The never ending incline was relentless… But reaching the stunning Rush Lake honestly made it worth all the pain 😉.
Day 3 – Rush Lake to Hapakun: If you thought yesterday was hard, think again… Descending back down was a whole different challenge. And that wasn’t the only one of the day, as we also had 2 more glacier crossings AND a sketchy river crossing to conquer.
Day 4 – Hapakun to Hopar Valley: The last push to complete the trek, all while reflecting on the journey and the incredible resilience of our amazing team.

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📌 Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Hunza
3:43 - Rush lake trek
5:39 - Journey to Hopar valley
6:57 - Day one
17:30 - Day two
25:20 - Day three
34:36 - Day four
35:50 - Final thoughts and reflections