Nangma Valley Trek

^{Photo: Beyond the Valley}

If you’re looking for a trek that gives you jaw-dropping mountain views without totally wrecking your legs, Nangma Valley is it.

It’s like stepping into a hidden version of Yosemite, but in the middle of Pakistan’s Karakoram Range—without the crowds.

The hike starts in Kande Village, where you follow a mellow trail through green meadows and past towering juniper trees.

After a few miles, the landscape shifts, and suddenly, you’re staring up at these massive granite spires, like Amin Brakk (19,200 feet / 5,850 meters) and Great Tower, shooting straight into the sky.

Most people do this as a two- or three-day trek, camping at Base Camp, which has some of the best sunrise and sunset views you’ll ever see. At night, the stars light up the sky, and the whole valley feels like something out of a dream.

The best part?

It’s super quiet. No teahouses, no big trekking crowds—just you, the mountains, and maybe a handful of climbers gearing up to take on those granite walls.

Explore more:

• I Found The Yosemite of Pakistan (vlog)

• Nangma Trek (tour)