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
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.