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Little Tibet's Rock Towers

Nangma Valley

A short, dramatic walk into a valley of granite spires near Kanday, rarely crowded and a favourite among climbers scouting the Karakoram's big walls.

4
Days
3,800m
Max Altitude
Moderate
Difficulty
Jun–Sep
Best Season

Elevation Profile

3,100m Kanday 3,450m Nangma Camp 3,800m Nangma Spires

Day by Day

Day 1
3,100m

Skardu to Kanday

Drive from Skardu to Kanday village, then a short walk to the first camp.

Day 2
3,450m

Kanday to Nangma Camp

Walk deeper into the valley as the granite towers begin to close in overhead.

Day 3
3,800m

Explore the Spires

Day hike to a viewpoint beneath the main towers, with time for photography.

Day 4
3,100m

Return to Kanday

Descend back to Kanday and drive out to Skardu. Trip ends here.