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Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face)

Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan

hard

A challenging approach to the south face of Nanga Parbat, the Killer Mountain, through remote Rupal Valley.

⛰Trailhead:2,450m
🏔Summit:4,200m
📅Duration:7 days
🌍Country:Pakistan

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Snow Warning

Snowfall expected. Roads may be slippery.

Trailhead Conditions

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 2450m

Friday, November 6 at 11:30 AM

4°C

Feels like 3°C

Moderate rain

Humidity

93%

Wind

6 km/h SE

Gusts

6 km/h

Pressure

1031 hPa

Dew Point

-1°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0.4 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
4°/ -5°
Sat, Nov 7
5°/ -2°
Sun, Nov 8
6°/ -2°
Mon, Nov 9
5°/ -2°
Tue, Nov 10
4°/ 0°
Wed, Nov 11
3°/ -4°
Thu, Nov 12
2°/ -1°
Fri, Nov 13
4°/ 0°
Sat, Nov 14
2°/ -6°
Sun, Nov 15
2°/ -3°
Mon, Nov 16
0°/ 0°

Is Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face) safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (2,450m) and the summit (4,200m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face)?

Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face) is rated hard. It demands strong fitness, prior high-altitude hiking experience, and careful acclimatisation. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. The typical completion time is 7 days for a multi-day trek.

What is the elevation of Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face)?

The trailhead starts at 2,450 metres above sea level in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 4,200 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,750 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face)?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Nanga Parbat Base Camp (Rupal Face) in Pakistan: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude